Description
Cinnamon Roll Blondies are the perfect dessert fusion, combining the rich, buttery goodness of blondies with the warm, comforting flavors of cinnamon rolls. These soft and chewy squares are topped with a creamy glaze that adds a delightful finish. Ideal for brunches, afternoon snacks, or any day you crave something sweet, these blondies are quick to prepare and sure to impress family and friends.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup brown sugar, packed (light or dark)
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- For the Cream Cheese Glaze: 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tbsp milk
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease an 8×8-inch baking pan.
- In a large bowl, whisk together melted butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until smooth. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well; stir in vanilla.
- In another bowl, combine flour, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt. Gradually mix dry ingredients into wet ingredients until just combined.
- Spread batter evenly in the prepared pan and bake for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown.
- While baking, prepare the cream cheese glaze by mixing softened cream cheese and powdered sugar; gradually add milk until desired consistency is reached.
- Once blondies have cooled slightly, drizzle with cream cheese glaze before cutting into squares.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 17g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: For added crunch, incorporate chopped nuts like pecans or walnuts. Experiment with flavor by substituting vanilla extract with almond or maple extract.