Hawaiian Roll French Toast

Heavenly French toast pillows.

3 eggs
¾ c half and half
1 t vanilla
3 T butter
12 Hawaiian sweet rolls
¼ c sugar (can add cinnamon if desired)
salted caramel sauce*

Whisk eggs, half and half, and vanilla in bowl. Heat griddle to 350°F or medium heat and melt the butter on griddle. Dip each roll in egg mixture until coated. Cook on griddle a few minutes on each side until golden. Roll in sugar and serve with warm salted caramel sauce.

*To make salted caramel sauce melt ½ cup butter in saucepan over medium heat. Add ½ cup whipping cream, 2 tablespoons corn syrup, and ¾ cup packed brown sugar. Bring to a boil, stirring occasionally. Boil 3 minutes. Remove from heat and add ½ teaspoon vanilla and 1 teaspoon sea salt. Stir until smooth. Serve warm. Refrigerate leftovers.