Name: Cinnamon Roll Blondies
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 50 min
Ingredients: ¾ cup salted butter (melted); 1¾ cups brown sugar (firmly packed); 3 large eggs (room temperature); 1 Tablespoon vanilla extract; 1¾ cups all purpose flour; 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1⅛ teaspoons baking powder; ¼ cup brown sugar (firmly packed); ¾ teaspoon ground cinnamon; ½ cup powdered sugar; 2¼ teaspoon whole milk; ¼ teaspoon vanilla

If there’s one recipe you need to make, it’s these soft and gooey Cinnamon Roll Blondies! Made with melted butter, brown sugar, cinnamon, and vanilla, topped with a cinnamon-brown sugar mixture, and finished with sweet vanilla icing. Every bite tastes like your favorite cinnamon roll! Perfect for weekends, holidays, or any time you’re craving a delicious blondie.

two stacked blondies on cooling rack with more behind.

We’re excited for Fall and ready for cooler weather, pumpkin spice, and mugs of apple cider—not to mention a big scoop of apple crisp topped with cinnamon ice cream. To kick off the month, we’re sharing a cozy, delicious, and easy-to-make recipe: Cinnamon Roll Blondies. Imagine the flavor of classic bakery-style cinnamon rolls combined with the cake-like texture of the best cookie bars. These blondies are soft, chewy, and full of cinnamon flavor. Plus, they’re incredibly easy to make with just a mixing bowl, whisk, and pan. Simple to prepare, yet deliciously rich in flavor!

front shot of stacked cinnamon roll blondies with white flowers beside and vase behind.

What’s The Difference Between a Blondie and Brownie?

Blondies are often referred to as “blonde brownies”, as they look very similar, and have similar ingredients, but in our testing, we found that brownies and blondies are really not that similar. In actuality, it’s almost more like a chocolate chip cookie!

Blondies are made with flour, eggs, melted butter, and lots of brown sugar! Our version does have the addition of pumpkin pie spice, rather than focusing on a strong vanilla flavor, like a traditional blondie.

Brownies are made with cocoa powder (and sometimes melted chocolate!), melted butter, eggs, and granulated sugar. To achieve the gorgeous crinkle-top crust for brownies, you need to beat the eggs and sugar.

With blondies, you shouldn’t beat any of the ingredients. In our testing, we found that beating the blondies caused them to be greasy and not bake properly.

Why You’ll Love These Cinnamon Roll Blondies

Comforting Flavors: The warm, comforting flavor of cinnamon evokes nostalgia and coziness, making these blondies perfect for fall and holiday seasons.
Texture: Combining the chewy texture of blondies with the soft, gooey elements of cinnamon rolls creates a delightful eating experience.
Ease of Preparation: Cinnamon roll blondies are easy to make, requiring minimal ingredients and no special equipment.
Versatility: These blondies can be enjoyed as a dessert, a snack, or even a breakfast treat, making them a versatile option.
Aroma: The aroma of cinnamon baking fills the kitchen, creating an inviting and pleasant atmosphere.

overhead shot of cinnamon roll blondies on parchment paper with spoon of icing beside.

Ingredients

Full ingredient amounts and instructions can be found in the recipe card at the bottom of the post.

For The Blondies

Salted Butter – Adds just the right amount of salt to these blondies, while also making them oh-so soft and chewy.
Brown Sugar – Not only does brown sugar add sweetness, but this is what makes these blondies so chewy and delicious!
Large Eggs – Eggs act as a binder, as well as adding richness.
Vanilla Extract – A splash of vanilla adds a delicious undertone to these blondies.
All-purpose Flour – No fancy flours needed for this recipe! All-purpose gives these bars the perfect structure.
Ground Cinnamon – Adds flavor.
Baking Powder – Gives these blondies just the right amount of rise, making them an irresistible texture.

brown sugar, baking powder, eggs, flour, vanilla, melted butter, and cinnamon on marble surface.

For The Topping

Brown Sugar – We wanted to to keep the flavor of brown sugar going throughout these blondies. By using brown sugar on top instead of granulated, it creates a less crunchy, but more flavorful topping!
Ground Cinnamon – By mixing the brown sugar and cinnamon together, it gives these blondies a flavor reminiscent of cinnamon rolls.

brown sugar and cinnamon in two separate bowls on marble surface.

For The Icing

Powdered Sugar – To make your icing! It is the only sugar you can use to do this.
Whole Milk – You can also use half and half, if you prefer a bit thicker icing!
Vanilla Extract – Adds a little bit of extra flavor to every bite.

powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla on marble surface.

How To Make Cinnamon Roll Blondies

Step 1: Make topping

In a small bowl, whisk sugar and cinnamon together. Set aside.

brown sugar and cinnamon mixture in glass bowl.

Step 2:Prepare batter

In a medium bowl, whisk together butter, sugar, eggs, and vanilla.

brown sugar, eggs, melted butter, and vanilla in glass bowl.

wet ingredients whisked together in glass bowl.

Add flour, cinnamon, and baking powder. Stir in dry ingredients.

flour, baking powder, and cinnamon added on top of wet ingredients.

Step 3: Bake

Pour batter into prepared pan. Sprinkle cinnamon sugar mixture evenly over the top. Bake for 35 minutes.

blondie batter in square pan with cinnamon sugar on top.

Step 4: Make icing

Combine all ingredients in a small bowl. Whisk until smooth.

powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla in glass bowl.

Drizzle over cooled blondies.

iced blondies on parchment lined cooling rack with a bowl of cinnamon sugar, and a spoon of icing beside.

How To Tell When Blondies Are Perfectly Baked

We found that with this recipe in particular, using a cake tester or tooth pick is the best way to tell when they’re perfectly baked. After inserting the cake tester, it should still be a little damp with maybe one or two crumbs on it.

This means that the blondies are still moist and just baked!

How To Store

Once these blondies have cooled, you can store them in an airtight container or zip top bag at room temperature for about 1 day (they are very moist!). You can refrigerate them for about 3-5 days. Though, in our opinion, the best way to store these blondies is in the freezer! Place the blondies in a freezer safe zip top bag and freeze for up to 3 months.

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