King’s Hawaiian Cinnamon Rolls Recipe
Indulge in the warm, gooey goodness of these King’s Hawaiian Cinnamon Rolls topped with a creamy cream cheese glaze. Perfect for a cozy breakfast or sweet treat any time of day!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Total Time: 28 minutes
- Yield: 12 rolls 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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For the Rolls:
- 1 package King’s Hawaiian sweet rolls (12-count)
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the Cream Cheese Glaze:
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- 2 tablespoons butter, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1–2 tablespoons milk (as needed for consistency)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Slice the rolls: Carefully slice the entire slab of King’s Hawaiian rolls horizontally in half. Place the bottom half in a greased 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Make the filling: Mix the softened butter, brown sugar, cinnamon, and vanilla extract. Spread the cinnamon filling over the bottom half of the rolls and cover with the top half.
- Bake: Bake for 15–18 minutes until golden.
- Prepare the glaze: Beat cream cheese and butter, then add powdered sugar, vanilla, and milk until smooth.
- Glaze and serve: Drizzle the warm rolls with the cream cheese glaze and serve.
Notes
- For added flavor, sprinkle chopped pecans or mini chocolate chips into the cinnamon filling.
- Best served warm; leftovers can be reheated in the microwave.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
