Description
These decadent Cinnamon Roll Bliss Bars bring the comforting aroma of freshly baked cinnamon rolls into bar form, with a soft, gooey center and a cinnamon-swirled topping that melts in your mouth.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tbsp baking powder
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (cold and cubed)
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 2 tbsp ground cinnamon
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter (melted)
- 8 oz cream cheese (softened)
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 2 tbsp milk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). In a bowl, mix flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Add cubed cold butter to the dry ingredients and mix until coarse crumbs form. Stir in buttermilk and vanilla until smooth.
- Spread half of the batter into a greased 9×13 inch baking dish. Sprinkle half of the cinnamon-brown sugar mixture over the batter.
- Dollop the remaining batter on top and sprinkle with the remaining cinnamon-sugar mixture. Swirl the layers together with a knife.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown. Test with a toothpick until it comes out clean.
- For frosting, beat cream cheese and softened butter until creamy. Mix in powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla until smooth. Adjust with more milk if necessary.
- Spread cream cheese frosting over cooled bars and drizzle with melted butter or extra cinnamon-sugar.
- Slice into squares, serve, and enjoy.
Notes
For dairy-free options, use almond milk instead of buttermilk and vegan butter. For gluten-free bars, substitute all-purpose flour with coconut flour.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: cinnamon roll, dessert bars, cozy treat, holiday dessert, easy baking