Description
Delicious Cinnamon Roll Bliss Bars, combining the flavors of traditional cinnamon rolls in a simple bar format, topped with creamy frosting.
Ingredients
Scale
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1½ cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ cup milk
- ½ cup brown sugar, packed
- 2 tablespoons ground cinnamon
- ¼ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
- ¼ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1½ cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2–3 tablespoons milk
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F and grease a 9×13-inch baking pan.
- In a large bowl, beat the ½ cup of softened butter and the granulated sugar together until light and fluffy. Add in the eggs and vanilla extract, mixing well.
- In a separate bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with the milk. Mix until just combined.
- Spread half of the batter into the prepared baking pan.
- In a small bowl, mix together the brown sugar and ground cinnamon. Add the melted ¼ cup of butter and stir until combined. Drop spoonfuls of this cinnamon-sugar mixture over the base batter. Add the remaining batter on top.
- Use a knife to swirl the cinnamon mixture throughout the batter, creating a beautiful marbled effect.
- Bake the Cinnamon Roll Bliss Bars for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Allow the bars to cool completely on a wire rack.
- In a large bowl, beat the softened cream cheese and butter until smooth. Add the powdered sugar and vanilla extract. Mix until combined. Gradually add the milk, one tablespoon at a time, until the frosting reaches a spreadable consistency.
- Spread the creamy cream cheese frosting evenly over the cooled Cinnamon Roll Bliss Bars. Cut into squares and serve.
Notes
Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to three days, or in the fridge for a week. Can be frozen for longer storage.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: cinnamon rolls, dessert, baking, sweet treats, cream cheese frosting