Description
Warm, gooey cinnamon roll blondies blend bakery comfort with homemade magic, delivering sweet swirls of nostalgia in every delectable bite. Rich buttery layers and swirling cinnamon promise pure dessert happiness you’ll savor down to the last crumb.
Ingredients
Scale
Dry Ingredients:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
Sugars:
- 1 cup (240 grams) light brown sugar, packed
- ½ cup (100 grams) granulated sugar
- ⅓ cup (75 grams) light brown sugar, packed (for cinnamon swirl)
Wet and Primary Ingredients:
- 1 cup (2 sticks or 226 grams) unsalted butter, melted and slightly cooled
- 2 large eggs
- 4 ounces (113 grams) cream cheese, softened
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted (for cinnamon swirl)
Glaze Ingredients:
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2–3 tablespoons milk (adjust for consistency)
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Prepare the baking vessel by coating a 9×13-inch pan with parchment paper, ensuring easy extraction after baking.
- Combine melted butter with brown and granulated sugars in a large mixing bowl, whisking until smooth and integrated.
- Incorporate eggs and vanilla extract into the sugar mixture, stirring until completely blended.
- Separately sift flour, baking powder, and salt, then gently fold these dry ingredients into the wet mixture without overworking the batter.
- Create a fragrant cinnamon paste by mixing brown sugar, ground cinnamon, and melted butter until it forms a consistent texture.
- Transfer the blondie batter into the prepared pan, distributing it evenly across the surface.
- Strategically place dollops of cinnamon mixture atop the batter, then use a knife to swirl and create a marbled pattern.
- Position the pan in a preheated 350°F oven and bake for 25-30 minutes, monitoring until edges turn golden and a toothpick reveals slightly moist crumbs.
- Allow the blondies to cool completely within the pan, ensuring structural integrity.
- Whip cream cheese until smooth, then blend in powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract to craft a silky glaze.
- Once cooled, generously drizzle the cream cheese glaze over the blondies.
- Slice into equal squares and serve, revealing the delectable cinnamon-swirled interior.
Notes
- Choose high-quality cinnamon for a robust, warm flavor that elevates the entire dessert experience.
- Ensure butter and eggs are at room temperature to create a smoother, more evenly mixed batter that results in tender blondies.
- Use parchment paper overhang as a convenient lifting tool to remove blondies without breaking or crumbling the delicate structure.
- Avoid overmixing the batter to prevent dense, tough blondies; mix just until ingredients are combined for a light, tender texture.
- Create gluten-free versions by substituting all-purpose flour with a 1:1 gluten-free baking blend for those with dietary restrictions.
- Control swirl intensity by adjusting the amount of cinnamon mixture and using a gentle hand when creating the marbled pattern.
- Check doneness early to prevent overbaking, which can lead to dry and crumbly blondies; moist crumbs indicate perfect baking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 335
- Sugar: 24 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 16 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 50 mg