Cinnamon Roll Blondies

Listen up, sweet-tooth warriors! If a gooey cinnamon roll and a chewy blondie had a baby, it would be this ridiculous treat you never knew you needed: Cinnamon Roll Blondies. These babies are what dreams are made of — a buttery blondie base swirled with a cinnamon-sugar ribbon that’ll have you swooning each and every time. You’re seriously gonna want to test these out because who doesn’t need an excuse to combine their two fave desserts into one?!

Storytime! My husband swears by these blondies — I’m talking ‘can’t have them in the house or he’ll eat the batch in one sitting’ status. And my kiddos, let’s just say it’s the only time they’re glad to ‘help’ in the kitchen. We’ve had neighborhood kids try to trade their lunches for these blondies. Yup, these have become the secret weapon of lunchbox negotiations.

Why You’ll Love This Cinnamon Roll Blondies

– Because who doesn’t love arguing over whether a piece qualifies as a “small bite” instead of “half the pan”?
– You’ll finally get to say you made something with “swirls”, and that’s just cool.
– Perfect disaster: gooey in the middle, crispy on the edges. Like they can’t decide who they wanna be — and I love that.
– Because smashing two desserts into one means room for another snack. Life is all about balance, right?

How to Make It

Oh, you know, just your casual kitchen chaos. I like to have my favorite spatula handy — you know, the one you always reach for but is never clean when you need it. Anyway, start by melting some butter (and trying not to spill it everywhere). Throw in brown sugar like everyone isn’t secretly judging you. Mix that buttery-sugar storm with a spoon because who needs a fancy mixer, eh? Toss in a couple of eggs, a splash of vanilla. I say “splash” because we all know some extra never hurt anyone.

Now, swirl in those cinnamon vibes — oh yeah, it’s that cinnamon-sugar mix we all know too well from Sunday morning rolls. You’re just gonna drizzle it like a pro, even if you feel like an amateur. Throw the whole thing into a pan, try to keep everyone’s fingers out of it long enough to bake it, and voila! Pure, chewy creation.

Ingredient Notes

– Butter: Keeps everything moist and rich, so if you’re thinking to skip, think again! Oh, and don’t microwave it till it’s a puddle.
– Brown sugar: Gives that deep molasses vibe because regular sugar just ain’t it, folks.
– Cinnamon: Goes wrong? Not possible. Sprinkle like you’re in a cinnamon trance.

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1. Melt the butter without flooding your kitchen.
2. Mix the butter with brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until your arm gives out.
3. Pour your batter into a greased pan — try not to eat it raw, at least not all of it.
4. Drizzle and swirl your cinnamon-sugar mixture on top with the grace of a toddler finger-painting.
5. Bake until you can’t resist the smell any longer — okay, be patient, that’s around 30 minutes.

What to Serve It With

Tips & Mistakes

Try not to get cinnamon sugar everywhere, but if it happens, pretend it’s a ‘decor’ decision. Also, don’t forget them in the oven because “Oh wow, I can’t believe it’s already while scrolling” is a thing.

Storage Tips

Honestly, if anything lasts long enough to need storage, just chuck it in a container and hope for the best. I mean, eat straight from the fridge for breakfast — I won’t judge! Promise it’s just as scrummy cold, unless everyone beats you to it.

Variations and Substitutions

Running low on brown sugar? Toss in half honey or maple syrup. In a pinch, I once tossed almonds on top. Experiment! Forgot the vanilla? No biggie — but you’ll notice!

Frequently Asked Questions

Cinnamon Roll Blondies

A deliciously soft and gooey twist on classic blondies, infused with cinnamon roll flavors and a cream cheese glaze topping.

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Prep Time: 15 minutes minutes

Cook Time: 25 minutes minutes

Total Time: 40 minutes minutes

Servings: 12

Calories: 120kcal

Ingredients

 

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Main Ingredients

• ▢ 1 cup unsalted butter
• ▢ 1.5 cups brown sugar packed
• ▢ 2 large eggs
• ▢ 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• ▢ 2.5 cups all-purpose flour
• ▢ 1 teaspoon baking powder
• ▢ 0.5 teaspoon salt
• ▢ 1.5 tablespoons ground cinnamon

Cream Cheese Glaze

• ▢ 4 ounces cream cheese softened
• ▢ 0.5 cup powdered sugar
• ▢ 0.25 teaspoon vanilla extract
• ▢ 1 tablespoon milk

Instructions

Preparation Steps

• Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9x13 inch baking pan.
• In a medium saucepan, melt the butter over low heat. Remove from heat and stir in brown sugar until smooth.
• Beat in eggs one at a time, then stir in vanilla extract.
• In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, salt, and ground cinnamon. Gradually add dry ingredients to the butter mixture, stirring until combined.
• Spread batter evenly into prepared pan. Bake for 25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
• While blondies bake, prepare cream cheese glaze by beating together cream cheese, powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and milk until smooth.
• Allow blondies to cool for 15 minutes before spreading glaze evenly over the top. Let set before slicing and serving.

Notes

Store blondies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerate for up to a week.