Description
These Cinnamon Roll Blondies are a chewy, buttery treat swirled with cinnamon-sugar goodness and topped with luscious cream cheese icing. Combining the flavors of a cinnamon roll and the ease of a blondie bar, they offer a cozy, delicious dessert perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
Blondie Base:
- 1 cup butter, melted
- 1 1/2 cups brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 tsp salt
Cinnamon Swirl:
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1 tbsp cinnamon
- 1/4 cup butter, melted
Cream Cheese Icing:
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1–2 tbsp milk
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat Your Oven: Set your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish or line it with parchment paper to prepare for baking.
- Make the Blondie Batter: In a large bowl, mix the melted butter and brown sugar until combined. Stir in eggs and vanilla extract until the batter is smooth. Gently fold in the all-purpose flour and salt until just combined, being careful not to overmix to avoid tough blondies.
- Prepare the Cinnamon Swirl: In a separate bowl, combine brown sugar, cinnamon, and melted butter. Mix until the mixture resembles wet sand with a grainy texture.
- Assemble the Blondies: Spread the blondie batter evenly in the prepared baking dish. Drop spoonfuls of the cinnamon swirl mixture over the top. Use a butter knife to gently swirl the cinnamon mixture into the batter creating a marbled effect.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 25–30 minutes, or until the edges turn golden and a toothpick inserted near the center comes out mostly clean. Remove from the oven and allow to cool completely before icing.
- Make the Icing: Beat the softened cream cheese with an electric mixer until smooth. Gradually add powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract, continuing to mix until the icing is creamy and smooth. Drizzle the icing evenly over the cooled blondies.
Notes
- For extra gooey blondies, bake for the shorter end of the recommended baking time (25 minutes).
- Add 1/2 cup chopped pecans, walnuts, or apples to the batter for variation.
- Substitute gluten-free 1:1 flour mix to make this recipe gluten-free.
- Use Greek yogurt instead of cream cheese for a tangy, lighter icing.
- Store blondies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
- Freeze iced or un-iced blondies for up to 2 months, wrapped tightly.
- To reheat, microwave for 10–15 seconds for fresh-from-the-oven warmth.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25–30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: cinnamon roll blondies, blondie bars, cinnamon swirl dessert, cream cheese icing, easy dessert, baked blondies, cinnamon sugar blondies
