Description
Easy cinnamon roll bliss bars with a soft base, cinnamon filling, and cream cheese frosting. A comforting dessert perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups (250g) all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup (100g) granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup (113g) unsalted butter, cold and cubed
- 1/2 cup (120ml) buttermilk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup (100g) packed brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons ground cinnamon
- 1/4 cup (57g) unsalted butter, melted
- 4 ounces (113g) cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup (57g) unsalted butter, softened
- 2 cups (240g) powdered sugar
- 1/4 cup (60ml) milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a 9×13 inch baking pan with parchment paper.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Cut in the cold, cubed butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Combine buttermilk and vanilla extract in a separate bowl. Pour into the dry ingredients and mix until just combined.
- Press the dough evenly into the prepared baking pan.
- In a small bowl, combine the brown sugar and ground cinnamon.
- Drizzle the melted butter over the base. Sprinkle the cinnamon-sugar mixture over the buttered base.
- Bake for 20–25 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown. Let cool completely.
- Beat the softened cream cheese and butter until smooth. Gradually add the powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract until creamy.
- Spread the cream cheese frosting evenly over the top. Cut into bars and serve.
Notes
- Tip: Ensure your butter is cold for the base and softened for the frosting!
- Variation: Add chopped nuts for extra crunch.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
Keywords: cinnamon roll bars, dessert, baking, cinnamon, cream cheese frosting, easy recipe