Ingredients
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Gathering the ingredients for these Cinnamon Roll Bliss Bars is a breeze. Here’s what you’ll need:
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup milk
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
- ½ cup brown sugar, packed
- 1 cup powdered sugar (for frosting)
- 2 tablespoons cream cheese, softened (for frosting)
- 2 tablespoons milk (for frosting)
Need substitutions? No problem! You can swap out all-purpose flour for whole wheat flour for a healthier twist. If you want to reduce sugar, feel free to cut back a little on the granulated sugar without losing too much sweetness. And if you’re dairy-free, using almond milk and a dairy-free butter alternative works just fine!
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13 inch baking dish or line it with parchment paper for easy removal.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, and salt until well combined.
- In another bowl, beat the melted butter, milk, eggs, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined. Be careful not to overmix; a few lumps are okay!
- In a small bowl, mix together the brown sugar and ground cinnamon. This will be your cinnamon filling.
- Pour half of the batter into your prepared baking dish, spreading it evenly. Sprinkle the cinnamon filling over the batter, then top with the remaining batter.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- While the bars cool, prepare the frosting by beating together the powdered sugar, cream cheese, and milk until smooth and creamy.
- Once the bars are completely cool, spread the frosting generously over the top. Cut into squares and enjoy!
Trust me, these bars come together quickly, and they’ll fill your home with the warm, inviting scent of cinnamon that will make your family come running!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: International
Keywords: Cinnamon Roll Bliss Bars, recipe, cooking, food