Cinnamon Roll Bliss Bars
These easy-to-make Cinnamon Roll Bliss Bars capture the deliciousness of traditional cinnamon rolls in a delightful, accessible form, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Base Ingredients
- 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) Use cold butter for a flaky texture.
- 1 cup buttermilk Can substitute with regular milk mixed with vinegar.
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
Cinnamon Swirl Ingredients
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 2 tbsp ground cinnamon
Frosting Ingredients
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter (melted)
- 8 oz cream cheese (softened)
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 2 tbsp milk Adjust for consistency.
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- In a large bowl, combine the flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Add cold, cubed butter to the flour mixture and mix until it resembles coarse crumbs.
- Stir in the buttermilk and vanilla extract until just combined.
Cinnamon Swirl
- In another bowl, combine brown sugar and cinnamon.
- Pour half of the batter into the prepared baking dish and spread evenly.
- Sprinkle the cinnamon mixture over the batter, followed by the remaining batter on top.
- Gently swirl the layers with a knife for a marbled effect.
Baking
- Bake for about 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
Frosting
- While the bars cool, prepare the frosting: Beat softened cream cheese and unsalted butter until creamy.
- Gradually add powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Spread the frosting over the cooled bars and slice into squares.
Notes
These bars are great served with coffee or tea, and delicious with a drizzle of caramel sauce or chopped nuts.