What makes these blondies so good?

Along with giving you the comfort of cozy, comforting cinnamon rolls in a very easy cookie bar, these blondies require only a couple of bowls and no mixers. All you need is a whisk and a spatula or a wooden spoon. These blondies are almost too easy to make. It’s no wonder they are on repeat in my kitchen. Just stir the wet ingredients together, add in the dry and bake! That’s it!! There are no special baking skills required. They’re always a crowd pleaser and honestly, you really have no excuse to not make them!

How to make cinnamon roll blondies?

To make these blondies, firstly preheat oven. Then, you will need to melt and cool the butter. Add in all the wet ingredients until combined. Then stir in all the dry ingredients and mix. Do not overmix. Drop spoonfuls of cinnamon sugar on top of the blondie batter creating a cinnamon swirl with the help of a knife. Bake blondies and keep an eye on them towards the end of the cook time. Do not overbake. Cool bars and frost generously with cream cheese frosting or the infamous cinnamon roll icing if you may!

How to know when cinnamon sugar blondies are done?

You’ll want to take these cinnamon roll blondies out of the oven when they are golden brown around the edges and have puffed up in the middle, but the center of the pan should still be relatively underdone. For me this took about 35 minutes, but you'll want to start checking them at 30 minutes and keeping an eye on them from there because every oven is different. These blondies will continue to bake as they cool.

How to store these cinnamon swirl blondies?

They are so irresistible that you'll probably not have any leftovers. However, if you do, store them in an airtight container in the refrigerator for upto 5 days. You can also stash away any leftovers in the freezer. Tightly wrap them in plastic wrap and then seal in a plastic freezer bag for maximum freshness. Defrost the squares at room temperature for a quick and delicious treat when the craving strikes.

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Description

These chewy cinnamon roll blondies are packed with all of your favourite cinnamon roll flavours. These buttery blondies are easy to make and are generously frosted with a delicious cream cheese frosting. They’re made using just one bowl and with the most basic ingredients you probably already have in your pantry.

Ingredients

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Cinnamon Roll Blondies

227g (1 cup) unsalted butter, melted and cooled
150g (¾ cup) light or dark brown sugar
100g (½ cup) granulated sugar
2 large eggs + 1 egg yolk, at room temperature
1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract
250g (2 cups) all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
½ teaspoon baking powder
½ teaspoon kosher salt

Cinnamon Sugar

2 tablespoons ground cinnamon
50g (¼ cup) granulated sugar

Cream Cheese Frosting

60g (¼ cup) block cream cheese, at room temperature
1 tablespoon heavy cream, at room temperature
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
¼ teaspoon kosher salt
125g (1 cup) powdered sugar, sifted

Instructions

Cinnamon Roll Blondies

Preheat the oven to 350ºF (177ºC) and line a 8×8 metal baking pan with parchment paper. Set aside.
In a large microwave safe bowl, add the butter. Heat it in the microwave for about 20-30 seconds until completely melted.
Add in the brown sugar and granulated sugar to it. Whisk together until the mixture is light and fluffy.
Add in the eggs , egg yolk and vanilla. Whisk together until completely combined.
In another bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, baking powder and salt.
Stir in the dry ingredients. Using a silicone spatula, mix and fold it in the wet ingredients. Do not overmix. A few streaks of flour remaining is perfectly okay.

Cinnamon Sugar

In a small bowl, mix together the cinnamon and granulated sugar and combine until all the sugar particles are evenly coated.

Assembly

Spread the batter evenly onto the prepared baking pan evenly. Drop large spoonfuls of cinnamon sugar on top of the blondie batter. Use a butter knife to create big swirls.
Bake the blondies at 350ºF (177ºC) for 30-35 minutes until they start leaving the edges of the pan. They will still be gooey in the middle and undone. Blondies are done when a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean or with a few crumb attached.
Allow blondies to cool completely before slicing. They continue to bake as they cool.

Cream Cheese Frosting

Using a hand mixer, cream the block cream cheese until completely smooth.
Add in the vanilla and salt. Mix well.
Add in powdered sugar and beat until combined.

Assembly

Spread a thick layer of frosting over the cooled blondies evenly using an offset spatula or the back of a spoon.
Store blondies in the refrigerator in an airtight container for upto a week.

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Category: Blondies, Fall, Cinnamon Roll
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

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