Cinnamon Roll Bliss Bars Recipe
Cinnamon Roll Bliss Bars are a delightful treat combining the flavors of classic cinnamon rolls into an easy-to-make, soft, and moist bar. Featuring a spiced batter baked to perfection and topped with a creamy cream cheese icing, these bars are perfect for breakfast, snacking, or dessert.
- Author: zara
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 16 bars 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Dry Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened (room temperature)
- 1 cup brown sugar (packed)
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup milk (room temperature)
- 2 large eggs (room temperature)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Icing
- 1/2 cup cream cheese, softened (room temperature)
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tablespoon milk
- Preparation: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a baking dish to prevent sticking.
- Create the batter: In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy, which helps create a tender texture.
- Add wet ingredients: Beat in the eggs one at a time. Next, stir in the milk and vanilla extract to combine all wet ingredients evenly.
- Combine dry ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt to distribute the leavening and spices uniformly.
- Mix wet and dry: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring gently until just combined to avoid overmixing which can toughen the bars.
- Bake: Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish and smooth the top with a spatula. Bake for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Prepare icing: While the bars cool, mix together the softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, and milk until smooth and creamy for the perfect topping.
- Finish: Drizzle the cream cheese icing over the cooled bars evenly. Slice into squares and serve.
Notes
- Ensure all your ingredients like butter, eggs, milk, and cream cheese are at room temperature for easy mixing and best texture.
- Do not overmix the batter to keep the bars soft and tender.
- You can store these bars in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
- For a dairy-free version, substitute butter and cream cheese with plant-based alternatives.
- If desired, sprinkle a bit more cinnamon on top before baking for extra flavor.
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