Soft blondie-style base swirls gooey cinnamon filling baked golden crisp topped with cream cheese glaze — Easy Cinnamon Roll Bars (Blissful Swirl) deliver cinnamon roll indulgence without yeast rising. Buttery dough cinnamon-sugar ribbons, vanilla glaze drizzle — 45-minute pan magic feeds 16 under $10.
Introduction
Easy Cinnamon Roll Bars capture bakery cinnamon roll genius: blondie batter swirls cinnamon brown sugar ribbon, bakes tender-chewy with gooey pockets, cream cheese glaze cascades sweet-tangy. No kneading, no proofing — sheet pan alchemy yields pull-apart swirl perfection.
Perfect brunch spreads, holiday desserts, potlucks. Freezer-friendly squares. Scales effortlessly crowds. Cinnamon-butter aromas Cinnabon instant.
What Makes Cinnamon Roll Bars Special
Blondie high brown sugar chewy base vs yeast dense. Cinnamon swirl butter-melt ribbon vs rolled log air pockets. Cream cheese glaze tang cuts sweetness. Sea salt flakes crunch contrast. Vanilla bean specks perfume penetrates.
350°F bake seals swirls, crisps edges. Every square dough chew, cinnamon ooze, glaze silk.
Texture perfection: tender crumb, gooey swirl, glossy drip.
Essential Ingredients
Blondie Base
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup brown sugar
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 eggs
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
Cinnamon Swirl
- ½ cup butter, softened
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 2 tbsp cinnamon
- 2 tbsp flour
Cream Cheese Glaze
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- 2 tbsp butter, softened
- 1½ cups powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla
- 2-3 tbsp milk
Step-by-Step Instructions
Blondie Batter Mix
9×13 parchment. Bowl: melted butter + sugars whisk smooth. Eggs + vanilla + salt mix. Flour + baking powder sift fold gentle lumps ok.
Cinnamon Swirl Prep
Small bowl: softened butter + brown sugar + cinnamon + flour mash ribbon paste.
Swirl Magic Layer
Batter half 9×13 smooth. Dollop cinnamon paste even, swirl knife figure-8. Remaining batter pour, swirl top layer ribbon visible.
Golden Bake Crisp
350°F 30-35 minutes edges golden, center slight jiggle. Cool rack 30 minutes set.
Glaze Drizzle
Cream cheese + butter beat fluffy. Powdered sugar + vanilla + milk whisk pourable. Drizzle zig-zag. Sea salt optional.
Pro Tips for Success
Brown sugar packed = chew max.
Swirl figure-8 = ribbon pockets.
Slight underbake = gooey center.
Glaze thick = milk splash.
Knife warm water = clean slice.
Parchment overhang = lift easy.
Serving Suggestions
Coffee morning ritual.
Brunch platter: fruit, yogurt.
Holiday cookie swap squares.
Ice cream warm scoop.
Milk dunking perfect.
Vanilla latte pairing.
Variations and Customizations
Maple glaze woodsy.
Chocolate chips batter stud.
Pecans swirl crunch.
Apple diced fall twist.
Vegan: plant butter/cream.
Gluten-free: 1:1 blend.
Muffin tin minis.
Why Perfect for Bars
45 minutes total—bake hands-off.
Yields 16; $8-10 bakery fifth.
Room-temp 3 days chewy.
Freezer 2 months thaw serve.
Cinnamon aromas mall instant.
Scales parties effortlessly.
Conclusion
Easy Cinnamon Roll Bars prove blissful swirl needs blondie basics: batter ribbon + bake + glaze 45-minute indulgence mastery. Gooey pockets + cream cheese delivers Cinnabon perfection effortlessly.
Chewy tender + cinnamon ooze ensures bar addiction consistently scaling brunches or gifts. Vanilla depth elevates instant. Swirl tonight—discover cinnamon bars redefine pastry mastery.
