King’s Hawaiian Cream Cheese Cinnamon Rolls

 

Ingredients

Ingredient	Quantity
King's Hawaiian sweet rolls	1 package (12 count)
Salted butter, melted	6 tablespoons
Brown sugar, packed	2 tablespoons
Ground cinnamon	1 tablespoon
Full-fat cream cheese, softened	8 ounces
Granulated sugar	2 tablespoons
Large egg	1

Step-by-Step Directions

Step 1: Preheat and prepare the pan
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish to prevent sticking.

Step 2: Arrange the rolls
Place all 12 rolls in the greased baking dish, leaving a little space between each roll for even cooking.

Step 3: Create wells for the filling
Cut a shallow 1-inch square into the top of each roll. Gently remove the center piece to create a small well in each roll. This step is crucial for holding the cream cheese filling.

Step 4: Make the cinnamon butter topping
In a small bowl, combine the melted butter, brown sugar, and cinnamon. Brush this mixture generously over the tops and inside the wells of each roll. This adds rich sweetness and a lovely golden-brown color.

Step 5: Make the cream cheese filling
In a medium bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth and creamy. Add the granulated sugar and egg, then beat until well combined and creamy.

Step 6: Fill the rolls
Spoon the cream cheese mixture into each hollowed roll, filling as generously as possible without overflowing.

Step 7: Bake
Bake in the preheated oven for 15 minutes, or until the rolls are golden brown and the filling is set. Keep an eye on them to avoid overbaking.

Step 8: Cool and serve
Let the rolls cool for 5 minutes before serving. They are best served warm, straight from the oven.

Enjoy these sweet, creamy, cinnamon-infused rolls!