Description
If you love the gooey, spiced sweetness of a cinnamon roll, you’re going to fall hard for these Cinnamon Roll Bliss Bars. They deliver all the comforting flavor of your favorite breakfast treat in an easy-to-make, shareable bar form. With a soft cinnamon blondie base, a brown sugar swirl, and a luscious cream cheese glaze, every bite is pure indulgence.
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Ingredients
For the Cinnamon Blondie Base:
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¾ cup unsalted butter, melted
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1 cup light brown sugar, packed
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½ cup granulated sugar
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2 large eggs
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1 tbsp vanilla extract
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2 cups all-purpose flour
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1 tsp baking powder
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½ tsp salt
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1 tbsp ground cinnamon
For the Cinnamon Sugar Swirl:
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¼ cup brown sugar
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1 tsp cinnamon
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1 tbsp melted butter
For the Cream Cheese Glaze:
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4 oz cream cheese, softened
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½ cup powdered sugar
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1–2 tbsp milk
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½ tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
Step 1: Prepare the Blondie Batter
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line a 9×13-inch pan with parchment paper.
In a large bowl, whisk melted butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until smooth.
Add eggs and vanilla extract, and mix until combined.
In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon.
Add dry ingredients to the wet mixture and stir until just combined.
Spread batter evenly in the prepared baking pan.
Step 2: Add the Cinnamon Swirl
In a small bowl, mix brown sugar, cinnamon, and melted butter.
Drop spoonfuls over the blondie batter, then use a butter knife or skewer to swirl it gently into the top layer.
Step 3: Bake the Bars
Bake for 22–26 minutes or until the edges are golden and a toothpick comes out with a few moist crumbs.
Let cool completely in the pan before glazing.
Step 4: Make the Cream Cheese Glaze
In a bowl, beat softened cream cheese with powdered sugar until smooth.
Add milk and vanilla extract, mixing until the glaze is pourable but still thick.
Drizzle or spread over the cooled bars.
Step 5: Slice & Serve
Cut into bars or squares and serve.
Store in an airtight container at room temperature or chilled for a firmer texture.
Notes
Don’t Overmix – Stir just until the flour disappears for tender bars.
Cool Completely – Warm bars can melt the glaze and make slicing messy.
Use Real Butter – Adds rich flavor and a perfectly chewy texture.
Adjust the Glaze – Add more milk for a thinner drizzle or keep it thick for a spreadable frosting.
Make It Extra – Add chopped pecans or white chocolate chips to the batter for a twist.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cuisine: American