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King’s Hawaiian Cinnamon Rolls Recipe

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King’s Hawaiian Cinnamon Rolls are a delightful twist on the classic cinnamon roll, using soft and fluffy sweet Hawaiian rolls layered with buttery cinnamon sugar and finished with a smooth icing drizzle. Perfect for a cozy breakfast or indulgent dessert, these rolls bake to golden perfection and offer a tender, melt-in-your-mouth texture bursting with warm cinnamon flavor.

Ingredients

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Rolls

  • 12 King’s Hawaiian sweet rolls

Filling

  • 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
  • 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon

Icing

  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar
  • 1–2 tablespoons milk
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Prepare the filling: In a small bowl, mix the softened butter, brown sugar, and cinnamon thoroughly until well combined into a smooth cinnamon sugar butter spread.
  2. Layer the rolls: Place the King’s Hawaiian rolls close together in a baking dish. Carefully slice each roll horizontally without cutting all the way through, creating layers. Spread the cinnamon butter mixture generously between each layer of rolls, ensuring even coverage.
  3. Bake the rolls: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Cover the baking dish loosely with foil and bake for about 15-20 minutes or until the rolls are hot, soft, and the filling is bubbly.
  4. Prepare the icing: While the rolls bake, whisk together powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract in a small bowl until smooth and pourable. Adjust milk to reach desired consistency.
  5. Drizzle and serve: Remove the rolls from the oven and allow them to cool slightly for 5 minutes. Drizzle the icing generously over the warm rolls and serve immediately for best taste.

Notes

  • Use softened butter to ensure easy spreading of the cinnamon sugar mixture.
  • Do not cut the rolls all the way through; slicing partially allows the filling to stay layered inside.
  • Adjust icing thickness by adding milk a little at a time to avoid overly runny glaze.
  • Can be reheated briefly in the microwave for a warm treat later.
  • For extra gooeyness, add chopped nuts like pecans or walnuts between the layers if desired.

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