Description
Hawaiian Cinnamon Rolls are a tropical twist on a classic favorite, featuring soft, fluffy dough filled with a gooey cinnamon-sugar mixture and topped with a creamy glaze. Perfect for breakfast or dessert, these delightful rolls are sure to impress your family and friends. Indulge in each bite as the rich flavors transport you to a sun-soaked paradise.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 ¼ tsp active dry yeast (1 packet)
- 1 cup milk (lukewarm)
- ½ cup unsalted butter (melted)
- 2 tsp ground cinnamon
- ½ cup pineapple juice (100% pure)
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ tsp salt
Instructions
- Activate the yeast: Warm milk to lukewarm, sprinkle yeast on top, and let sit for 5 minutes.
- Create the dough: In a large bowl, mix flour, sugar, and salt. Add the yeast mixture, melted butter, and pineapple juice. Stir until combined.
- Knead: Transfer dough to a floured surface and knead for about 8 minutes until smooth.
- First rise: Place in a greased bowl, cover with a cloth, and let rise in a warm place for about 1 hour or until doubled.
- Add filling: Roll out dough into a rectangle, spread softened butter over it, sprinkle with cinnamon sugar mix (combine sugar and cinnamon), then roll tightly.
- Slice & second rise: Cut into 12 pieces and place in a greased baking dish. Cover and let rise for another 30 minutes.
- Bake: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and bake rolls for 25-30 minutes until golden brown.
- Glaze: Whisk powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and milk to create a drizzle-worthy consistency; drizzle over cooled rolls.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Hawaiian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll (80g)
- Calories: 295
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
Keywords: For added crunch, consider mixing in chopped macadamia nuts or crushed pineapple into the filling. Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to three days.