🍥🤎 Cinnamon Roll Blondies

Cinnamon Roll Blondies combine the buttery richness of a classic blondie with the warm cinnamon-sugar swirl of a homemade cinnamon roll. They’re soft, chewy, and topped with a creamy vanilla glaze—an irresistible dessert that’s perfect with coffee or tea.

Prep Time

• Prep: 15 minutes
• Bake: 25–30 minutes
• Total: About 45 minutes

Servings

16 blondie squares

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Ingredients

Blondie Batter

• 1 cup unsalted butter, melted
• 1½ cups brown sugar, packed
• 2 large eggs
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• ½ teaspoon salt

Cinnamon Swirl

• ¼ cup melted butter
• ½ cup brown sugar
• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 1½ tablespoons cinnamon

Creamy Vanilla Glaze

• 1 cup powdered sugar
• 2–3 tablespoons milk or cream
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• Pinch of salt

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Instructions

1. Prepare the Batter

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. Line an 8×8-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
3. Whisk melted butter and brown sugar together.
4. Add eggs and vanilla; mix until smooth.
5. Stir in flour, baking powder, and salt until just combined.
6. Spread batter evenly into the pan.

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2. Add the Cinnamon Swirl

1. Mix melted butter, brown sugar, flour, and cinnamon.
2. Drop spoonfuls over the blondie batter.
3. Swirl gently with a knife for a cinnamon-roll effect.

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3. Bake

1. Bake for 25–30 minutes until the edges are golden and the center is set.
2. Cool completely before glazing.

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4. Add the Glaze

1. Mix powdered sugar, milk, vanilla, and salt until smooth.
2. Drizzle over cooled blondies.
3. Slice into squares.

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Variations

🍎 Apple Cinnamon Roll Blondies

Add:

• 1 cup diced apples
• Extra cinnamon

🥜 Pecan Cinnamon Blondies

Add:

• ¾ cup chopped pecans

🍫 Cinnamon Chocolate Chip Blondies

Add:

• White or dark chocolate chips

🧀 Cream Cheese Frosted Blondies

Top with:

• Cream cheese frosting instead of glaze

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Storage

• Room temperature: 3 days in an airtight container
• Refrigerator: Up to 1 week
• Freezer: Up to 3 months

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Tips for Perfect Cinnamon Roll Blondies

• Don’t overbake—slightly underdone centers create a soft, chewy texture.
• Use brown sugar for that classic caramel-like blondie flavor.
• Let them cool before slicing for clean edges.
• Add a pinch of salt to the glaze to balance the sweetness.

🍥✨ These blondies are the best of both worlds: a chewy buttery brownie-style bar with the cozy flavor of a cinnamon roll!