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two cinnamon roll blondies with cream cheese frosting stacked on brown parchment paper
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Cinnamon Roll Blondies

These Cinnamon Roll Blondies are thick and gooey with a layer of cinnamon roll filling in the center. Rich, buttery, and full of cinnamon fllavor, these blondies are sure to be a fall staple. Plus, you can top with cream cheese frosting if you’re feeling extra. 
Prep Time30 minutes
Cook Time25 minutes
Total Time55 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: cinnamon roll blondies
Servings: 9 Large Bars
Author: Michelle

Ingredients

Cinnamon Roll Filling

  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 1/2 cup dark brown sugar
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon

Blondies

  • 3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened to room temperature
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1 cup dark brown sugar
  • 2 eggs, large
  • 1 1/4 tsp vanilla extract
  • 3/4 - 1 tsp almond extract (use 3/4 tsp for less almond flavoring; 1 tsp for more flavoring)
  • 2 cups all purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 3/4 tsp ground cinnamon

Cream Cheese Frosting (optional)

  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened to room temperature
  • 4 oz cream cheese, softened to room temperature
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 1/4 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 Tbsp heavy whipping cream

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line a 9x9 baking pan with parchment paper or non-stick foil, or coat with baking spray. Set aside.

Filling

  • Whisk melted butter, brown sugar, and cinnamon together. Chill the filling for 5 minutes to thicken. Set aside.

Blondies

  • With a standing mixer or a hand mixer, cream the butter until light and fluffy, about 1 minute.
  • Add in granulated sugar and brown sugar, and cream the batter until light and fluffy. 
  • Add in the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition.
  • Next, add in vanilla extract and almond extract. 
  • Finally, add in flour, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon. Mix until well combined. (The dough will be thick.)
  • Divide the dough in half, and press half into the bottom of your prepared baking pan. 
  • Spoon the cinnamon filling over the top of the dough, spreading in an even layer. 
  • Press the remaining dough on top of the cinnamon filling, spreading it in an even layer. (Tip: Flatten pieces of the dough in your hand, then place on top of the filling. This will make it easier to spread the dough evenly over the filling.)
  • Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the tops of the bars are golden brown, and the center is set. (If the bars look like they’re browning too quickly, tent a piece of foil on top.)
  • Allow the bars to cool. 

Frosting (optional):

  • Cream the butter and cream cheese together with a mixer, until light and fluffy.
  • Add in the powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and heavy whipping cream. 
  • Spread the frosting over the tops of the bars. Sprinkle with cinnamon, if desired. 
  • Cut and serve.