Description
Apple Cider Hawaiian Roll Donuts are a fall-inspired treat made with Hawaiian rolls brushed with butter, toasted, and dipped in a spiced apple cider glaze. Soft, sweet, and festive, they’re perfect for autumn gatherings, holiday parties, or cozy baking at home. This easy recipe delivers bold flavors with minimal effort, making it a seasonal favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 Hawaiian sweet rolls
- ¼ cup melted butter
- ½ cup apple cider (reduced to syrup)
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Optional: ground cinnamon, nutmeg, cinnamon sugar, chopped pecans, sprinkles, caramel drizzle
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Separate the Hawaiian rolls and place them on a baking sheet.
- Lightly brush each roll with melted butter.
- Toast for 5–7 minutes until golden brown.
- Meanwhile, reduce ½ cup apple cider in a saucepan over medium heat until it thickens into syrup.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk reduced cider, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract into a glaze.
- Dip each toasted roll into the glaze, coating evenly.
- Add toppings such as cinnamon sugar, chopped nuts, or sprinkles.
- Place on a cooling rack and let glaze set before serving.
Notes
- Reduce apple cider for a more concentrated flavor.
- Add spices like cinnamon, nutmeg, or cardamom for extra depth.
- For a gourmet twist, try toppings like caramel drizzle, chocolate chips, or crushed graham crackers.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days, or freeze unglazed rolls up to 3 months.
- Reheat briefly in the oven at 300°F (150°C) or in the microwave for 10–15 seconds.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 7 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American / Fall Treats
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 donut
- Calories: ~160
- Sugar: ~15 g
- Sodium: ~95 mg
- Fat: ~5 g
- Saturated Fat: ~3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: ~2 g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: ~26 g
- Fiber: ~1 g
- Protein: ~2 g
- Cholesterol: ~10 mg