Apple Cider Hawaiian Roll Donuts are the perfect fusion of cozy fall flavors and sweet island vibes. These pillowy-soft Hawaiian rolls are transformed into golden, cinnamon-sugar-coated donuts, infused with warm apple cider and a hint of vanilla. Each bite delivers a crisp, sugary exterior and a fluffy, tender center bursting with autumn spice. Whether enjoyed warm with a drizzle of apple glaze or dusted simply with cinnamon sugar, these donuts are an irresistible seasonal treat that feels like a cozy hug from a tropical getaway.
Ingredients
- 1 (12-count) package) Hawaiian rolls
- 1 cup apple pie filling
- 2 (0.74 ounce) pouches apple cider powdered drink mix (such as Alpine Spiced Apple Cider®)
- 5 tablespoons butter, divided
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
Instructions
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Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
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Separate Hawaiian rolls and cut a 1/2-inch slit in the side of each one. Use a finger or the end of a spoon to create a larger opening and a space large enough to fill each roll with about 1 tablespoon filling.
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Roughly chop apple pie filling and add to a bowl. Stir in 1 packet apple cider mix. Spoon filling into the prepared rolls.
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Melt 4 tablespoons butter and brush each roll on all sides with melted butter. Place rolls on a lined baking sheet.
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Bake rolls in the preheated oven until lightly toasted and golden brown, 12 to 14 minutes.
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Meanwhile, stir together remaining apple cider packet, sugar, and cinnamon in a shallow dish and melt remaining butter.
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Brush tops of rolls evenly with melted butter and coat each roll in sugar mixture.
