Description
These Cinnamon Roll Bliss Bars combine the warm, comforting flavors of classic cinnamon rolls into an easy-to-make bar dessert. Featuring a soft, cinnamon-spiced base topped with a buttery cinnamon swirl and a sweet vanilla glaze, these bars are perfect for breakfast, brunch, or a delightful snack.
Ingredients
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For the Bars:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the Glaze:
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons milk
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat Oven and Prepare Pan: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish to prevent sticking.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, ground cinnamon, and salt until they are evenly mixed.
- Melt Butter: Melt the butter in a microwave-safe bowl and let it cool slightly to avoid cooking the eggs when added.
- Mix Wet Ingredients with Dry: Add the melted butter to the dry ingredients, then mix in eggs one at a time along with the vanilla extract, stirring just until combined to form the batter.
- Spread Batter: Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish and spread it out evenly for an even bake.
- Create Cinnamon Swirl Topping: Mix melted butter with sugar and cinnamon until the mixture becomes crumbly, then sprinkle this evenly over the batter to create a cinnamon-swirled topping.
- Bake the Bars: Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes or until the top is golden brown and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Cool and Glaze: Allow the bars to cool completely before drizzling the glaze made by mixing powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract over the top.
Notes
- Ensure the butter for the topping is melted but not hot to create a crumbly texture when mixed with sugar and cinnamon.
- For a richer taste, consider adding a pinch of nutmeg or allspice to the batter.
- The glaze can be adjusted in thickness by adding more milk for a thinner drizzle or more powdered sugar for a thicker frosting.
- Store leftover bars in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerate for up to a week.
- Reheat bars gently in the microwave for a few seconds to enjoy warm.
