Introduction

If you love the flavor of gourmet cinnamon rolls but don’t have the hours required for kneading and proofing dough, this recipe is your new best friend. By using King’s Hawaiian Sweet Rolls as a base, you start with a bread that is already famously soft, airy, and infused with a hint of tropical sweetness. This “brunch hack” transforms those iconic orange-packaged rolls into a decadent, pull-apart dessert in just 30 minutes.

The magic happens in the oven: as the rolls bake, the melted butter, brown sugar, and cinnamon seep into the crevices of the bread, creating a caramelized exterior that mimics the “center” of a traditional cinnamon roll. Topped with a silky, homemade cream cheese icing, these rolls are a game-changer for holiday mornings, lazy Sundays, or any time you need a high-impact treat with minimal effort.

Ingredients

This recipe balances the warm spices of autumn with the tropical sweetness of Hawaiian bread.

The Roll Base:

• 1 Package (12 oz) King’s Hawaiian Sweet Rolls: The 12-count pack fits perfectly in a standard baking dish.
• 1/4 Cup Unsalted Butter (Melted): The vehicle for the cinnamon-sugar glaze.
• 1/4 Cup Brown Sugar (Packed): Provides a deep, molasses-like sweetness.
• 2 Teaspoons Ground Cinnamon: The essential aromatic spice.

The Cream Cheese Icing:

• 1/2 Cup Cream Cheese (Softened): Provides that signature tangy, velvety finish.
• 1/4 Cup Powdered Sugar: To sweeten and thicken the glaze.
• 1 Teaspoon Vanilla Extract: For a floral, aromatic lift.

Instructions