Description
These Cinnamon Roll Blondies taste like the best parts of a gooey cinnamon roll and a chewy blondie combined in one easy dessert. They’re soft, buttery, full of warm cinnamon flavor, and topped with a creamy icing that melts right into every bite. Perfect for weeknights, holidays, bake sales, or anytime you’re craving something cozy and sweet.
Ingredients
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- Blondie Base:
- 1 cup melted butter
- 1 1/2 cups brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 tsp salt
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- Cinnamon Swirl:
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1 tbsp cinnamon
- 1/4 cup melted butter
- Cream Cheese Icing:
- 4 oz softened cream cheese
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1–2 tbsp milk
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Heat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 9×13-inch baking dish with parchment or grease lightly.
- Make the Blondie Batter: In a bowl, whisk together melted butter and brown sugar. Add the eggs and vanilla, mixing until smooth. Add the flour and salt, stirring until just combined—don’t overmix!
- Prepare the Cinnamon Swirl: In a small bowl, stir together brown sugar, cinnamon, and melted butter until it looks like thick, wet sand.
- Assemble: Spread the blondie batter into the pan. Drop spoonfuls of the cinnamon mixture over the top, then gently swirl with a knife to create ribbons.
- Bake: Bake for 25–30 minutes or until the edges turn golden and the center tests mostly clean. Cool completely before icing.
- Make the Icing: Beat cream cheese until smooth, then add powdered sugar, vanilla, and enough milk to reach a pourable drizzle. Spread or drizzle over cooled blondies.
- Serve: Slice into squares and enjoy the warm cinnamon roll flavor in every bite!
Notes
These blondies taste amazing slightly warmed. For variations, try adding chopped pecans, maple drizzle, or even folding in a few apple chunks for a fall twist.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25-30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 blondie
- Calories: 265
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 140mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 43mg