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two cinnamon roll blondies with cream cheese frosting stacked on brown parchment paper
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Cinnamon Roll Blondies
Prep Time
30 mins
Cook Time
25 mins
Total Time
55 mins
 

These Cinnamon Roll Blondies are thick and gooey with a layer of cinnamon roll filling in the center. Rich, buttery, and full of cinnamon fllavor, these blondies are sure to be a fall staple. Plus, you can top with cream cheese frosting if you’re feeling extra. 

Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: cinnamon roll blondies
Servings: 9 Large Bars
Author: Michelle
Ingredients
Cinnamon Roll Filling
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 1/2 cup dark brown sugar
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
Blondies
  • 3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened to room temperature
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1 cup dark brown sugar
  • 2 eggs, large
  • 1 1/4 tsp vanilla extract
  • 3/4 - 1 tsp almond extract (use 3/4 tsp for less almond flavoring; 1 tsp for more flavoring)
  • 2 cups all purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 3/4 tsp ground cinnamon
Cream Cheese Frosting (optional)
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened to room temperature
  • 4 oz cream cheese, softened to room temperature
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 1/4 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 Tbsp heavy whipping cream
Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line a 9x9 baking pan with parchment paper or non-stick foil, or coat with baking spray. Set aside.

Filling

  1. Whisk melted butter, brown sugar, and cinnamon together. Chill the filling for 5 minutes to thicken. Set aside.

Blondies

  1. With a standing mixer or a hand mixer, cream the butter until light and fluffy, about 1 minute.

  2. Add in granulated sugar and brown sugar, and cream the batter until light and fluffy. 

  3. Add in the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition.

  4. Next, add in vanilla extract and almond extract. 

  5. Finally, add in flour, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon. Mix until well combined. (The dough will be thick.)

  6. Divide the dough in half, and press half into the bottom of your prepared baking pan. 

  7. Spoon the cinnamon filling over the top of the dough, spreading in an even layer. 

  8. Press the remaining dough on top of the cinnamon filling, spreading it in an even layer. (Tip: Flatten pieces of the dough in your hand, then place on top of the filling. This will make it easier to spread the dough evenly over the filling.)

  9. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the tops of the bars are golden brown, and the center is set. (If the bars look like they’re browning too quickly, tent a piece of foil on top.)

  10. Allow the bars to cool. 

Frosting (optional):

  1. Cream the butter and cream cheese together with a mixer, until light and fluffy.

  2. Add in the powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and heavy whipping cream. 

  3. Spread the frosting over the tops of the bars. Sprinkle with cinnamon, if desired. 

  4. Cut and serve.