Quick And Easy Cinnamon Rolls

These Quick & Easy Cinnamon Rolls are a simple twist on a classic breakfast treat. With store-bought Hawaiian rolls and just a handful of simple ingredients, you can quickly whip up sweet, fluffy, homemade cinnamon buns in 20 minutes!

If you love cinnamon and sugar flavors as much as we do, you’re going to love our popular Cinnamon Donut Muffins, the perfect Snickerdoodle Cookies, Cinnamon Swirl Quick Bread, and our personal favorite breakfast Cinnamon Roll Baked Oatmeal.

Why We Love Quick And Easy Cinnamon Rolls

If you’re short on time and don’t want to bother with kneading and rising yeasted dough, using a bag of Hawaiian sweet rolls is a fantastic shortcut to make this breakfast favorite.

• Each of these cinnamon rolls tastes just like the ooey-gooey center of a warm cinnamon bun.
• Store-bought sweet rolls make this quick cinnamon roll recipe easy when you want homemade cinnamon rolls without the tedious work that goes into them.
• Homemade gooey breakfast sweet rolls have all the cinnamon flavor that everyone craves.
• Made in just 20 minutes with melt-in-your-mouth cream cheese frosting.
• Serve a crowd in a snap! This cinnamon roll recipe is easy to double or triple.

Ingredients For Easy Cinnamon Rolls

For specific amounts, please refer to the printable recipe card at the bottom of the post.

• Butter— Preferably salted. 
• Ground Cinnamon— To help add a warm flavor to the filling.
• Light Brown Sugar— Or you can use dark brown sugar for extra sweet filling.
• Sweet Hawaiian Rolls— Usually found on the bread aisle, or near the bakery of your local grocery store.
• Cream Cheese— Softened to room temperature.
• Whole Milk— Can be substituted for heavy whipping cream, half and half, or 2% milk.
• Powdered Sugar— To give the frosting sweetness.
• Vanilla Extract— To amplify the sweetness in the frosting. For the best flavor use pure vanilla or homemade vanilla extract.

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How To Make Quick Cinnamon Rolls With Hawaiian Bread

If you’re tired of having to make cinnamon roll dough from scratch, this tiktok viral cinnamon rolls recipe is the perfect solution! Grab your ingredients, preheat your oven, and enjoy these unique cinnamon buns in under 30 minutes!

When you are making this recipe, you’ll want to use the full recipe at the bottom of the page.

1. Whisk together the melted butter, brown sugar, and cinnamon.
2. Place the package of rolls in a baking dish without separating them and poke holes throughout the top.
3. Pour the cinnamon butter mixture over the rolls.
4. Bake until the cinnamon mixture begins to bubble. 
5. As the rolls bake, prep the frosting by whisking together the cream cheese, milk, powdered sugar, and vanilla until smooth.
6. Remove the rolls from the oven and pour on the frosting. Serve warm and enjoy!

Recipe Notes, Tips & Variations For The BEST Cinnamon Rolls

• Do not separate the dinner rolls when making this recipe.
• Poking holes in the rolls helps the cinnamon sugar mixture soak into each roll a little more evenly.
• Make sure that your cream cheese has come to room temperature before making the frosting. Cold cream cheese will remain clumpy, preventing you from getting a smooth, even frosting.
• Make the frosting as thick or thin as you’d like. Adjust the milk or powdered sugar to desired consistency.
• If you are serving the cinnamon rolls right away, let them sit for 3-5 minutes before frosting so it only partially melts over the warm rolls. If you are making them to enjoy later, allow the cinnamon rolls to cool completely before frosting.
• Add a teaspoon of ground cinnamon to the frosting.
• Sprinkle chopped nuts over the soft frosting.

Serving Suggestions

Quick and easy cinnamon rolls make an impression at any family breakfast or holiday brunch when you don’t have time and need a breakfast treat that’s ready in a pinch. Don’t be surprised if these irresistibly delicious cinnamon get eaten before they ever make it to the table.