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These delicious homemade pineapple buns are made EXTRA easy with a shortcut: using store-bought fluffy sweet rolls as the &quot;bun.&quot; No need to fuss with a dough, and they turn out so good!

Easy Homemade Pineapple Buns

Hawaiian sweet rolls ((or other soft dinner rolls))

g butter, softened ((~1/4 cup for 8 rolls))

g sugar ((~1/4 cup for 8 rolls))

flour

tsp vanilla extract

tsp baking soda

tsp baking powder

In a bowl, mix softened butter with sugar until smooth. Add 1 egg yolk and vanilla extract, and mix until incorporated.

Sift in flour, baking soda, and baking powder. Mix until all the flour disappears.

Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and roll into an even log. Refrigerate for 20-30 min to allow it to firm up.

After 20-30 mins, remove the plastic wrap and cut it into 8 even pieces. I used a kitchen scale to make sure each piece was the same weight but that&#39;s optional!

Roll each piece into a ball, then press it flat in between plastic wrap until it’s 1/4 inch thick. Repeat with the rest.

Make the cookie topping

Preheat your oven to 375F (convection off). Separate the Hawaiian sweet rolls, and place on a wire rack on a baking tray (this ensures the bottoms don&#39;t burn). Lay a cookie topping on each roll. Using a butterknife, gently indent a crosshatch pattern (optional) but don’t cut all the way through.

Whisk or beat an egg in a bowl, and lightly brush the cookie tops with this egg wash.

If your oven uses convection heat (it distributes heat with a fan), you may want to use aluminum foil to create a protective wall around your baking tray to prevent your rolls from getting too toasty.

Bake for 13-15 min or until cookie tops are golden. They’re best enjoyed slightly warm!

Bake the pineapple buns

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