Description
Indulge in the delightful combination of a classic cinnamon roll and a rich blondie with these Cinnamon Roll Blondies. A buttery blondie base swirled with cinnamon sugar and cream cheese, topped with a sweet glaze – a decadent treat for any dessert lover.
Ingredients
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Blondie Batter:
- 1 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 1/2 cups packed light brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Cinnamon Sugar Layer:
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
Cream Cheese Swirl:
- 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2–3 tablespoons milk
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract (for glaze)
Instructions
- Preheat oven and prepare pan: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease or line a 9×13-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
- Mix blondie batter: Whisk melted butter and brown sugar, then add eggs and vanilla. Stir in flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Layer and swirl: Spread half of the batter in the pan, sprinkle with half of the cinnamon sugar, add dollops of cream cheese, swirl gently. Top with remaining batter and cinnamon sugar.
- Bake: Bake for 25–30 minutes until golden and a toothpick comes out almost clean. Cool.
- Make glaze and finish: Whisk powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla, then drizzle over blondies. Slice after cooling.
Notes
- Enhance the glaze with a pinch of cinnamon for extra flavor.
- Store blondies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 blondie
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 26 g
- Sodium: 125 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 34 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 55 mg
