Cinnamon Roll Bliss Bars – Soft, Sweet & Irresistible Cinnamon Dessert Recipe
These Cinnamon Roll Bliss Bars are everything you love about cinnamon rolls—made easier! Soft, buttery bars swirled with cinnamon sugar and topped with a luscious glaze. Perfect for brunch, dessert tables, or holiday baking. They’re easy to make, freezer-friendly, and guaranteed to disappear fast. A cozy, crowd-pleasing treat that tastes like a hug in every bite!
Equipment
- 8x8 or 9x9-inch baking pan
- Parchment paper
- Mixing bowls
- Electric mixer or whisk
- Measuring Cups and Spoons
- Butter knife or skewer (for swirling)
Ingredients
Base Batter:
- ½ cup (1 stick) butter, softened
- ¾ cup brown sugar
- 2 eggs (or flax eggs for vegan)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1½ cups all-purpose flour (or almond/oat blend for gluten-free)
- ½ tsp baking powder
- ¼ tsp salt
- ¼ cup milk (dairy or plant-based)
Cinnamon Swirl:
- ¼ cup melted butter
- ½ cup brown sugar
- 1 tbsp ground cinnamon
- Optional: ¼ cup chopped nuts or cinnamon chips
Glaze:
- ½ cup powdered sugar
- 1–2 tbsp milk or cream
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
- Optional: cream cheese or maple syrup for variation
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line pan with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, cream butter and brown sugar until fluffy. Add eggs and vanilla, mix well.
- Stir in flour, baking powder, salt, and milk until smooth.
- Spread batter evenly in pan.
- Mix swirl ingredients in a separate bowl. Drop spoonfuls over batter and swirl gently with a knife.
- Bake for 25–30 minutes until golden and set.
- Cool for 15–20 minutes.
- Whisk glaze ingredients and drizzle over slightly warm bars.
- Slice and serve!
Notes
- Use room-temperature ingredients for smoother mixing.
- Double the swirl for extra decadence.
- Add-ins like nuts or white chocolate chips boost texture.
- Store at room temp for 3 days, refrigerate for 1 week, or freeze for 3 months.
- Reheat briefly in microwave for fresh-baked feel.