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Cinnamon Roll Bliss Bars

Soft, chewy blondie bars swirled with brown sugar and cinnamon, topped with a rich cream cheese glaze. No yeast or rising required.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 12 bars
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 380
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Dough Base
  • 1 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 1 cup sugar granulated
  • 2 eggs large
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 tsp baking powder
  • 0.5 tsp salt
Cinnamon Filling
  • 0.5 cup brown sugar packed
  • 2 tbsp cinnamon
  • 3 tbsp butter melted
Glaze
  • 4 oz cream cheese softened
  • 1.5 cups powdered sugar
  • 2-3 tbsp milk

Equipment

  • 9x13 Baking Pan
  • Electric mixer
  • Mixing bowls
  • Parchment paper

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 9x13 pan with parchment paper.
  2. Cream butter and sugar until fluffy. Add eggs and vanilla.
  3. Mix in flour, baking powder, and salt until a soft dough forms.
  4. Press 2/3 of the dough into the bottom of the pan.
  5. Mix brown sugar, cinnamon, and melted butter. Sprinkle over the bottom dough layer.
  6. Crumble the remaining dough over the cinnamon layer.
  7. Bake for 25-30 minutes until edges are golden. Cool slightly.
  8. Whisk glaze ingredients together and pour over warm bars.

Notes

Do not overbake if you want them to stay soft and chewy.