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Quick & Easy Cinnamon Roll Bliss Bars

A delicious, easy-to-make cinnamon roll bar recipe that delivers the classic flavors of cinnamon rolls without the long wait.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 28 minutes
Total Time 43 minutes
Servings: 9 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 280
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Dough
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour 250g
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar 50g
  • 1 tbsp baking powder 12g
  • 1/2 tsp salt 3g
  • 1/2 cup cold unsalted butter cut into small pieces, 113g
  • 3/4 cup whole milk 180ml
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract 5ml
Filling
  • 1/2 cup packed brown sugar 100g
  • 1 tbsp ground cinnamon 8g
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter melted, 56g
Glaze
  • 1 cup powdered sugar 120g
  • 2 tbsp milk 30ml
  • 1/2 tsp vanilla extract 2.5ml

Equipment

  • 9x9-inch baking pan
  • Large bowl
  • Pastry blender
  • Small bowl

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a 9x9-inch baking pan.
  2. Whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt in a large bowl.
  3. Cut in cold butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
  4. Whisk milk, eggs, and vanilla in a separate small bowl until smooth.
  5. Stir wet ingredients into the dry mixture until just moistened.
  6. Knead dough gently 5-6 times on a floured surface and roll into a 12x9-inch rectangle.
  7. Brush dough with melted butter and sprinkle with the mixed brown sugar and cinnamon.
  8. Roll tightly from the long side, seal the seam, and cut into 9 equal slices.
  9. Place slices cut-side up in the pan and bake for 25-28 minutes.
  10. Whisk glaze ingredients together and drizzle over bars after cooling for 10 minutes.

Notes

Keep butter cold for flaky texture. Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 2 months.