Easy Hawaiian Roll Cinnamon Rolls (Viral TikTok Hack

Sometimes you just need warm, gooey cinnamon rolls without the hours of waiting. These Hawaiian Roll Cinnamon Rolls are the cozy little hack that brings all the cinnamon-sugar joy with half the effort.

How to Make Hawaiian Cinnamon Rolls

I’m obsessed with cinnamon rolls, but I’m not always in the mood for all the work. This recipe takes just 5 minutes of prep, and you’ll have gooey, soft cinnamon rolls ready in under 30 minutes!

1. Prep: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Spray a 9 x 13-inch baking dish with nonstick cooking spray and set aside. Without breaking the rolls apart, slice the King’s Hawaiian rolls in half horizontally. Carefully lift the top half off the bottom half, keeping both halves intact. Place the bottom half of the rolls, cut side up, in the prepared baking pan.
2. Butter Bottom Half: Spread 5 tablespoons of the softened butter over the bottom half of the rolls. Combine the brown sugar, cinnamon, and salt in a small bowl. Sprinkle about ⅔ of the mixture evenly on top of the butter.
3. Top and Bake: Place the top half of the rolls onto the cinnamon sugar, then spread the remaining 3 tablespoons of butter over the top, followed by the remaining ⅓ of the cinnamon sugar. Cover with aluminum foil and bake for 12 minutes. Remove the foil and bake for an additional 5 minutes to brown the tops.
4. Cream Cheese Frosting: While the rolls are baking, prepare the frosting. Beat the cream cheese, butter, powdered sugar, and vanilla together in a medium bowl using a hand mixer until smooth. Let the rolls sit for 2-3 minutes before frosting them and serving.

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