Cinnamon Roll Blondies
These easy cinnamon roll blondies combine the flavors of warm cinnamon rolls with a rich, buttery base and a sweet cream cheese glaze, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Blondie Base
- 1 cup unsalted butter, melted Adds moisture and richness
- 1 ¾ cups light brown sugar, tightly packed Provides sweetness and depth
- 2 large eggs, room temperature Binds ingredients and adds richness
- 1 large egg yolk, room temperature Enhances texture and moisture
- 1 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract Adds sweetness and warmth
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour Provides structure
- 2 teaspoons cornstarch Helps create a tender texture
- 1 teaspoon baking powder Adds leavening for rise
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt Enhances flavor balance
Cinnamon Layer
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted Contributes richness
- ¼ cup light brown sugar, packed Adds sweetness
- 2 teaspoons cinnamon Brings warm spice
Cream Cheese Frosting
- 3 ounces cream cheese, softened Provides creaminess
- ¼ cup unsalted butter, softened Adds richness
- 1 ½ cups confectioners' sugar, sifted Sweetens and thickens the frosting
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Adds flavor
- 1 pinch kosher salt Balances sweetness
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 350°F and grease a 9×13-inch baking pan or line it with parchment paper.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the melted butter and brown sugar, stirring until smooth and glossy.
- Add the eggs and egg yolk to the bowl and mix well until fully integrated.
- Stir in the vanilla extract until uniformly distributed.
- In another bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, cornstarch, baking powder, and kosher salt.
- Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet batter using a spatula, mixing until just combined.
Cinnamon Layer and Baking
- For the cinnamon layer, combine melted butter, brown sugar, and cinnamon in a small bowl until it forms a smooth paste.
- Pour half of the blondie batter into the prepared baking pan, spreading it evenly.
- Drop spoonfuls of the cinnamon mixture over the first layer and gently swirl it into the batter.
- Top with the remaining blondie batter and smooth it out gently.
- Bake for about 30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out with moist crumbs.
Frosting and Serving
- Allow the blondies to cool, then prepare the cream cheese frosting by beating softened cream cheese and butter until creamy.
- Gradually add sifted confectioners' sugar, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt, mixing until smooth.
- Spread the cream cheese frosting over the cooled blondies and cut them into squares.
Notes
Store baked blondies in an airtight container to maintain texture and flavor. They can also be served with a scoop of ice cream or a drizzle of extra frosting.