Hawaiian Roll Sticky Buns
Easy hawaiian roll sticky buns are my go-to breakfast treat! They’re pillowy soft, have a caramelized pecan topping and there’s no yeast dough or rising time required! Get all the delicious flavors of traditional sticky buns without the wait!
Servings: 12 people
Equipment
- standard 12 cup muffin tin
Ingredients
For the pecan topping:
- 12 tbsp brown sugar
- 12 tsp water
- 1 cup chopped pecans
- 6 tbsp cold butter cut into 12 pieces
For the hawaiian roll filling:
- 1 (12 oz) package kings hawaiian rolls
- 1/4 cup melted butter 1/2 a stick
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 tsp cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F.
- In a standard 12 cup muffin tin, add 1 tbsp brown sugar into each cavity. Pour 1 tsp of water on top and stir each one to dissolve the sugar.
- Evenly divide chopped pecans between the muffin cups, then top each with a ½ tbsp pat of butter. Set aside.
- In a small bowl, combine melted butter, brown sugar, and cinnamon. Slice the rolls in half lengthwise, then pour the buttery mixture evenly over the bottom half of the rolls. Place the tops back on and separate into individuals rolls.
- Place one facedown hawaiian roll into each muffin tin cavity and bake for 15 minutes (cover with foil for softer buns).
- Let cool for 3-5 minutes, then invert the sticky buns from the pan while still warm. Enjoy immediately!