Description
These Cinnamon Roll Blondies are a chewy, buttery treat swirled with cinnamon-sugar goodness and topped with a luscious cream cheese icing. Imagine all the flavors of your favorite cinnamon roll in an easy-to-make blondie bar!
Ingredients
Blondie Base:
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1 cup butter, melted
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1 1/2 cups brown sugar
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2 large eggs
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2 tsp vanilla extract
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2 cups all-purpose flour
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1/2 tsp salt
Cinnamon Swirl:
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1/2 cup brown sugar
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1 tbsp cinnamon
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1/4 cup butter, melted
Cream Cheese Icing:
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4 oz cream cheese, softened
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1 cup powdered sugar
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1–2 tbsp milk
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1/2 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease or line a 9×13-inch baking dish with parchment paper.
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Prepare the blondie batter: In a large bowl, mix the melted butter and brown sugar. Stir in eggs and vanilla until smooth. Gently fold in the flour and salt—do not overmix.
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Make the cinnamon swirl: In a separate bowl, mix brown sugar, cinnamon, and melted butter until it looks like wet sand.
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Assemble: Spread the blondie batter evenly in the prepared pan. Drop spoonfuls of the cinnamon mixture over the top and gently swirl using a butter knife.
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Bake: Bake for 25–30 minutes or until the edges are golden and a toothpick inserted near the center comes out mostly clean. Cool completely before icing.
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Make the icing: Beat softened cream cheese until smooth. Add powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla. Mix until creamy. Drizzle over the cooled blondies.
Notes
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Want it extra gooey? Bake on the shorter end of the time range.
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Try adding chopped pecans or apples to the batter for variety.
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Substitute gluten-free flour to make this recipe gluten-free.
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Use Greek yogurt instead of cream cheese for a tangy, lighter icing.
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Store in an airtight container at room temperature for 3 days, or in the fridge for 5 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25–30 minutes
- Category: Dessert