Description
Homemade cinnamon roll blondies combine classic dessert flavors in one irresistible bar. Gooey swirls of cinnamon sugar and cream cheese frosting make these treats a perfect indulgence you’ll want to share with friends.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup (240 grams) light brown sugar, packed
- ½ cup (100 grams) granulated sugar
- 1 cup (2 sticks or 226 grams) unsalted butter, melted and slightly cooled
- 2 large eggs
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 4 oz (113 grams) cream cheese, softened
- 1 tbsp vanilla extract
- ⅓ cup (75 grams) light brown sugar, packed (for cinnamon swirl)
- 2 tsps ground cinnamon
- 2 tbsps unsalted butter, melted (for cinnamon swirl)
- ½ tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2–3 tbsps milk (adjust for consistency)
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preparation: Line a 9×13-inch pan with parchment paper for effortless removal and easy cleanup.
- Wet Mixture: Blend melted butter with brown and granulated sugars until smooth, then whisk in eggs and vanilla extract until thoroughly incorporated.
- Dry Ingredients: Sift flour, baking powder, and salt, then gently fold into the wet mixture, avoiding overmixing to maintain a tender texture.
- Cinnamon Swirl: Create a fragrant cinnamon paste by combining brown sugar, ground cinnamon, and melted butter until uniformly mixed.
- Assembly: Pour blondie batter into prepared pan, spreading evenly, then strategically dot with cinnamon mixture and swirl using a knife to create a beautiful marbled pattern.
- Baking: Slide pan into a preheated 350°F oven, baking 25-30 minutes until edges turn golden and a toothpick inserted reveals slightly moist crumbs.
- Cooling: Allow blondies to cool completely in the pan, ensuring structural stability and easy cutting.
- Glaze Preparation: Whip cream cheese until silky, then integrate powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract to craft a luxurious drizzle.
- Finishing: Once cooled, generously cascade cream cheese glaze over the blondies, then slice into perfect squares and serve.
Notes
- Prevent Overmixing: Gently fold dry ingredients into wet mixture to maintain a tender, soft blondie texture without developing tough gluten strands.
- Swirl Strategically: Use a knife’s tip to create delicate, intricate cinnamon swirls, ensuring each bite has a balanced cinnamon-to-blondie ratio.
- Check Doneness Carefully: Insert toothpick at an angle, looking for slightly moist crumbs to avoid overbaking and maintain a rich, gooey center.
- Glaze Temperature Matters: Allow blondies to cool completely before adding cream cheese glaze, preventing melting and ensuring a clean, attractive drizzle.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 13
- Calories: 319
- Sugar: 23 g
- Sodium: 140 mg
- Fat: 16 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 41 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 57 mg