Cinnamon Roll Blondies
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4.6
Cinnamon Roll Blondies
Description
This recipe starts with a classic blondie batter made by creaming melted butter and brown sugar, then incorporating egg, vanilla, salt, and flour until smooth. The batter is spread in a lined pan, and a mixture of melted butter, brown sugar, and cinnamon is dolloped on top and swirled in to create a cinnamon swirl effect. After baking at 350°F until set, the blondies cool completely.
The frosting combines softened cream cheese and butter with vanilla and powdered sugar, whipped until fluffy for a smooth, rich topping. This frosting mirrors traditional cinnamon roll icing and complements the cinnamon swirl within the blondie layer. The finished bars have a dense yet tender crumb with a noticeable cinnamon ribbon and a sweet, tangy cream cheese topping. They serve well as a dessert or sweet snack.
The recipe notes credit "The Girl Who Ate Everything" as the source, confirming the tested nature of this treat.
Ingredients
Blondies:
- 1/2 /2 cup butter melted
- 3/4 /4 cup brown sugar
- 1 egg
- 1 1/2 /2 teaspoons vanilla
- 1/4 /4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup flour
Cinnamon Swirl:
- 1 tablespoon butter melted
- 1/4 /4 cup brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
Frosting:
- 4 ounces cream cheese softened
- 1/4 /4 cup butter softened
- 1/2 /2 teaspoon vanilla
- 2 cups powdered sugar
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°. Line an 8x8 baking dish with foil and spray with cooking spray.
- For the Blondies: In a large bowl, cream together the melted butter and brown sugar. Add the egg and vanilla and mix until combined. Add the salt and flour and mix until smooth. Spread mixture in the prepared pan.
- For the Filling: In a small bowl, combine the butter, brown sugar, and cinnamon. Spoon dollops of the mixture over the blondie batter. With a knife, swirl the mixture into the batter.
- Bake for 23-28 minutes or until center isn't jiggly (mine was done at 23 minutes but my oven cooks fast). Cool completely.
- For the frosting: In a medium bowl, combine the cream cheese, butter, vanilla, and powdered sugar. Once the ingredients have combined, whip the frosting until fluffy. If your ingredients are softened you shouldn't have to add any milk but you can add a dash if needed.
- Frost the cooled blondies and sprinkle with additional cinnamon if desired.
Notes
- Line the baking pan with foil and spray the foil to make blondies easy to remove.
- Ensure the butter is melted but not hot when mixing with sugar to maintain texture.
- Swirl the cinnamon mixture gently into the batter to create distinct cinnamon ribbons.
- Cool blondies fully before frosting to prevent melting or sliding of the topping.
- Softened cream cheese and butter should be at room temperature for smooth frosting.
- Optional cinnamon sprinkle on top adds a final touch of cinnamon aroma.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 16servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1grams |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.6
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