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Hawaiian Roll Cinnamon Rolls

Quick Hawaiian Roll Cinnamon Rolls Recipe

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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 17 minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Calories: 195
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 package (12 count) Hawaiian sweet rolls
  • 6 tbsp unsalted butter, softened
  • 1/4 cup packed light brown sugar
  • 1 tbsp ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 to 2 tbsp milk
  • 1/4 tsp vanilla extract

Method
 

  1. Keep rolls attached and slice horizontally through the whole block to separate top and bottom slabs.
  2. Mix butter with a pinch of salt, then spread evenly over the cut side of the bottom slab.
  3. Combine brown sugar and cinnamon, sprinkle over the butter, and press gently to adhere. Cover with the top slab.
  4. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Transfer rolls to a snug baking dish and bake 12 to 14 minutes until golden.
  5. Whisk powdered sugar, 1 tbsp milk, and vanilla until smooth, adding more milk for a thin ribbon. Drizzle over hot rolls and rest 3 minutes before serving.

Notes

If you want a little extra crunch, scatter 2 tbsp chopped pecans over the cinnamon sugar before closing up the rolls. For a thicker frosting, reduce the milk to just enough to make a spreadable paste and smear it on instead of drizzling.