Soft Cinnamon Roll Blondies
These Soft Cinnamon Roll Blondies are a delightful blend of soft, chewy texture and sweet flavors, perfect for gatherings or quiet family afternoons.
Ingredients
Blondie Base
- 10 tablespoons Unsalted butter, melted Adds richness and moisture
- 1 ¾ cups Light brown sugar, packed Provides sweetness and depth
- 2 large Eggs Binds the mixture for structure
- 2 teaspoons Pure vanilla extract Enhances overall flavor
- 1 ½ cups All-purpose flour Gives structure and stability
- 1 tablespoon Corn starch Contributes to a tender texture
- 1 teaspoon Ground cinnamon Adds warmth and spice
- ¾ teaspoon Baking powder Helps the blondies rise
- ½ teaspoon Salt Balances sweetness
Cinnamon Swirl
- 3 tablespoons Unsalted butter, melted For the cinnamon swirl, adds moisture
- 2 tablespoons Light brown sugar For the cinnamon swirl, adds sweetness
- 1 tablespoon Granulated sugar For the cinnamon swirl, enhances sweetness
- 2 teaspoons All-purpose flour For the cinnamon swirl, thickens the mixture
- 1 teaspoon Ground cinnamon For the cinnamon swirl, adds spice
Instructions
Preparation
- Start by melting the 10 tablespoons of unsalted butter in a medium bowl. Let it cool slightly before proceeding.
- To the melted butter, add 1 ¾ cups of packed light brown sugar. Mix until smooth.
- Crack in 2 large eggs and add 2 teaspoons of pure vanilla extract. Stir until cohesive.
- Add the dry ingredients: 1 ½ cups of all-purpose flour, 1 tablespoon of corn starch, 1 teaspoon of ground cinnamon, ¾ teaspoon of baking powder, and ½ teaspoon of salt. Gently fold together.
Cinnamon Swirl Preparation
- Melt 3 tablespoons of unsalted butter in a small bowl.
- Mix it with 2 tablespoons of light brown sugar, 1 tablespoon of granulated sugar, 2 teaspoons of all-purpose flour, and 1 teaspoon of ground cinnamon until it resembles a thick paste.
Baking
- Pour the blondie batter into a baking pan and spread evenly.
- Drizzle the prepared cinnamon swirl mixture over the batter and swirl it in gently.
- Bake in a preheated oven until set and a toothpick comes out moist but not wet.
- Allow to cool in the pan, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Cut into squares using a sharp knife for clean edges.
Notes
Store in an airtight container to maintain moisture. These blondies can be served warm for dessert or as a comforting snack.