Ohhhh yes 😍 Cinnamon Roll Bliss Bars—basically a gooey, cinnamon-y, buttery dessert bar that tastes like a cinnamon roll in every bite, but in bar form. Perfect for breakfast or dessert.
🥮 Cinnamon Roll Bliss Bars
Ingredients
Base / Crust
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- ¼ cup brown sugar
- ½ tsp salt
Cinnamon Swirl / Filling
- ½ cup brown sugar
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
Glaze / Topping
- ½ cup powdered sugar
- 1–2 tsp milk
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
1. Prep
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Grease an 8×8-inch baking pan or line with parchment.
2. Make the Crust
- Combine flour, brown sugar, salt, and melted butter.
- Press half into the pan to form a firm base.
3. Add Cinnamon Swirl
- Mix brown sugar, cinnamon, and melted butter.
- Sprinkle over the crust evenly.
4. Top Crust
- Sprinkle remaining half of the crust mixture over the cinnamon swirl.
- Press lightly so it holds together, but leave crumbly.
5. Bake
- Bake for 25–30 minutes until golden brown.
- Cool completely in pan.
6. Glaze
- Whisk powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla until smooth.
- Drizzle over cooled bars.
7. Slice & Serve
- Cut into squares or rectangles and enjoy!
🔥 Tips & Variations
- Extra gooey: Add cream cheese dollops in the swirl layer.
- Nutty: Sprinkle chopped pecans or walnuts between layers.
- Chocolate twist: Add mini chocolate chips on top.
- Make-ahead: Keep in airtight container up to 3 days, or freeze.
If you want, I can also give a super indulgent “ooey-gooey cinnamon roll bar” version that tastes like straight-up bakery cinnamon rolls with cream cheese glaze 😏.
Do you want me to do that version too?
