HAWAIIAN ROLLS STICKY BUNS
Hawaiian Rolls Sticky Buns are soft, sweet rolls topped with gooey caramel and nuts—fluffy, buttery, and irresistibly sticky, perfect for breakfast or a special treat.
Ingredients
- 12 Hawaiian rolls slider size, sliced in half horizontally
- ½ cup unsalted butter
- ¾ cup brown sugar packed
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
- ½ cup chopped pecans or walnuts optional
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
Prepare caramel sauce:
- In a small saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Stir in brown sugar and cinnamon. Cook for 2–3 minutes until sugar dissolves and caramel is smooth. Remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract.
Assemble buns:
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). In a greased 9x13-inch baking dish, pour half of the caramel sauce and spread evenly. Place the bottom halves of the Hawaiian rolls in a single layer. Sprinkle nuts over the rolls if using. Drizzle remaining caramel sauce over the tops.
Top with roll tops:
- Place the top halves of the rolls over the caramel, pressing down gently.
Bake:
- Bake for 18–20 minutes until buns are warm and caramel bubbly.
Serve:
- Let cool 5 minutes. Invert onto a serving plate so the sticky caramel is on top. Serve warm.
Notes
- Make Ahead: Prepare the caramel sauce and assemble the buns the night before. Refrigerate and bake fresh in the morning.
- Nuts: Feel free to omit nuts or swap for your favorite, like almonds or macadamia nuts.
- Glaze Option: Drizzle with cream cheese glaze or icing for extra sweetness.
- Storage: Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days. Reheat gently before serving.