Description
Cinnamon Roll Bliss Bars offer the delightful flavors of a classic cinnamon roll in an easy-to-make bar form. These bars combine a soft, cinnamon-spiced batter with a crumbly cinnamon topping and a sweet vanilla glaze, making them perfect for breakfast, dessert, or a comforting snack.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Bars:
- 2 cups All-Purpose Flour
- 1 cup Granulated Sugar
- 1 teaspoon Baking Powder
- 1 tablespoon Ground Cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon Salt
- ½ cup (1 stick) Unsalted Butter, melted
- 2 large Eggs
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
For the Glaze:
- 1 cup Powdered Sugar
- 2 tablespoons Milk
- ½ teaspoon Vanilla Extract
For the Cinnamon Swirl Topping:
- Unsalted Butter, melted (amount estimated about ¼ cup)
- Sugar (estimated ¼ cup)
- Cinnamon (estimated 1 tablespoon)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish to prepare it for the batter.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, ground cinnamon, and salt until evenly combined.
- Melt Butter: Melt the butter in a microwave-safe bowl and let it cool slightly to prevent cooking the eggs later.
- Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients: Add the melted butter to the dry ingredients, then mix in the eggs one at a time along with vanilla extract until just combined. Avoid overmixing the batter.
- Spread Batter: Pour the batter into the prepared greased baking dish and spread it out evenly using a spatula.
- Prepare Cinnamon Swirl Topping: Mix melted butter, sugar, and cinnamon together until it forms a crumbly texture, then sprinkle this mixture evenly over the batter in the baking dish.
- Bake: Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and bake for 25 to 30 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Cool: Allow the bars to cool completely in the pan to set properly before adding the glaze.
- Make Glaze: Prepare the glaze by mixing powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth and pourable.
- Frost Bars: Once the bars are fully cooled, drizzle or spread the vanilla glaze evenly over the top.
Notes
- The cinnamon swirl topping ingredients were estimated based on typical ratios as they were not explicitly given.
- Ensure the butter used for the batter is cooled before adding eggs to prevent curdling.
- For a richer glaze, add a tablespoon of cream cheese or butter to the powdered sugar mixture if desired.
- Store bars in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerate for longer freshness.
- Warm slightly before serving to soften glaze and enhance flavor.
