Cinnamon Roll Bliss Bars
Deliciously soft and gooey bars that capture the classic flavors of cinnamon rolls, perfect for breakfast, snacks, or dessert.
Ingredients
For the bars
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup packed brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup milk
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup chopped nuts (such as pecans or walnuts) Optional
For the frosting
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking pan or line it with parchment paper for easy removal.
- In a large bowl, mix the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, brown sugar, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg until well combined.
- In another bowl, whisk together the melted butter, milk, eggs, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix until just combined. Do not over-mix; some lumps are fine.
- Gently fold in the chopped nuts, if using.
Baking
- Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan, smoothing the top with a spatula.
- Add dollops of cinnamon filling on top of the batter and swirl gently with a knife to create a marble effect.
- Bake in the preheated oven for about 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Frosting
- While the bars bake, prepare the frosting by whisking together powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Allow the bars to cool for about 10 minutes after removing them from the oven, then drizzle the frosting over the top. Let them cool completely before cutting into squares.
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Notes
For best results, measure flour correctly and consider chilling bars after frosting for easier cutting. Options for variation include adding citrus zest or mini chocolate chips.