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Cinnamon Roll Bliss Bars

Cinnamon Roll Bliss Bars: Soft, Gooey Delight You’ll Love

Cinnamon Roll Bliss Bars capture the beloved flavor of cinnamon rolls in a soft, gooey, and easy-to-make dessert, perfect for sharing.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 12 bars
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 280
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Base
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour Provides structure to the bars; measure accurately.
  • 1 cup Granulated Sugar Adds sweetness; can substitute with coconut or brown sugar.
  • 1 tbsp Baking Powder Acts as a leavening agent.
  • 1 tsp Baking Soda Complements baking powder for texture.
  • 1/2 tsp Salt Enhances flavor.
  • 1/2 cup Unsalted Butter (cold, cubed) Essential for texture.
  • 1 cup Buttermilk Adds moisture; can substitute with milk and vinegar.
  • 1 tsp Vanilla Extract Adds depth of flavor.
For the Filling
  • 1/2 cup Brown Sugar Provides caramel-like sweetness.
  • 2 tbsp Ground Cinnamon Key flavor component.
  • 1/4 cup Unsalted Butter (melted) Binds the cinnamon-sugar mixture.
For the Cream Cheese Frosting
  • 8 oz Cream Cheese (softened) Forms the base of the frosting.
  • 2 cups Powdered Sugar Sweetens and thickens the frosting.
  • 2 tbsp Milk Adjusts consistency.
  • 1 tsp Vanilla Extract (frosting) Enhances flavor.

Equipment

  • mixing bowls
  • baking pan
  • whisk
  • pastry cutter
  • spatula

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a 9x13 inch baking pan with parchment paper.
  2. Whisk together the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a large mixing bowl.
  3. Add cold, cubed unsalted butter to the flour mixture and cut in until it resembles coarse crumbs.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk buttermilk and vanilla extract together, then pour into the dry ingredients. Stir gently until just combined.
  5. Transfer the dough into the prepared baking pan and press it evenly into the bottom.
  6. Combine brown sugar and ground cinnamon, drizzle melted unsalted butter over the dough, and sprinkle the cinnamon-sugar mixture on top.
  7. Bake for 20–25 minutes or until the edges are golden brown and the center is set.
  8. Allow to cool in the pan for about 10 minutes before lifting out to cool completely on a wire rack.
  9. Beat together softened cream cheese and unsalted butter until smooth. Gradually add powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract.
  10. Once cool, frost the bars generously with cream cheese frosting, then cut into squares or rectangles.

Nutrition

Serving: 1barCalories: 280kcalCarbohydrates: 38gProtein: 2gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 180mgPotassium: 80mgSugar: 24gVitamin A: 10IUCalcium: 2mgIron: 4mg

Notes

Allow bars to cool completely before frosting to prevent sogginess. Use cold butter for the base and softened for frosting.

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