Cinnamon Roll Blondies

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If there ever was a recipe that you just NEEDED to make, it’s these soft and gooey Cinnamon Roll Blondies! Made with melted butter, brown sugar, cinnamon, and a splash of vanilla, plus a generous sprinkling of a cinnamon/brown sugar mixture on top. Every bite is reminiscent of your favorite cinnamon roll! Though, the goodness doesn’t stop there. After baking, these chewy blondies are finished with a sweet vanilla icing. There’s just SO MUCH to love!! They’re the perfect treat to bake this weekend, during the holiday’s, or whenever you’re craving a simply delicious blondie. Bonus? They are super simple to make, require only a handful of ingredients, and NO electric mixers. So simple, but SO. GOOD.

About The Recipe

Happy Friday and happy first of September, everyone!!

Ohmygosh. I am seriously so excited for Fall this year. We have had record breaking temperatures here and I am ready for cooler weather, all things pumpkin-spice, and mugs of cider.

So, to kinda kick off the month, we wanted to share something cozy, delicious, and easy to make. I mean, who doesn’t love a good blondie recipe?!

Though, our original plans for this recipe was to use cookie butter. But, for my mom and I, there is nothing more nostalgic than cinnamon rolls. And, the vibe for this Fall’s recipes are definitely going to be nostalgic…with a few fun twists, of course!

Take these blondies for example. Nostalgia meets something fun and new. Aka…cinnamon roll + blondie = the perfect combination.

We actually had this idea back in March, but we knew this recipe was just destined for Fall.

So, we kept the recipe idea in the back of our minds alllllll year long. That is, until now! And while it’s still not technically Fall, we are definitely in that Fall-mindset.

And after you all loved our Apple Crisp recipe on Wednesday so much, we know y’all are too!

So, we are starting the month off with the best-ever blondies to make sure you all have a deliciously sweet weekend. Every bite is oh-so soft and chewy, full of cinnamon flavor, and just SO. GOOD.

I honestly cannot get enough.

Though, my favorite part might just be how easy they are to make. All you need is a mixing bowl, whisk, and pan. That’s it! Seriously so simple, but based on the flavor…you’d never know!

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 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. Though, 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, as in our testing, we found that beating the blondies caused them to be greasy and not bake properly.

Reasons You Will Love These Cinnamon Roll Blondies

• Easy to make, but even easier to eat!
• Full of sweet cinnamon flavor.
• Every bite is gooey, chewy, and delicious.
• Perfect to bake for any and every occasion.
• A real crowd pleaser!

Equipment Needed

• Mixing Bowls
• Whisk
• 9 Inch Square Pan

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.

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.

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.

How To Make Cinnamon Roll Blondies

Step 1: Make topping

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

Step 2:Prepare batter

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

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

Step 3: Bake

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

Step 4: Make icing

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

Drizzle over cooled blondies.

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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Expert Tips

• When mixing in the dry ingredients, be sure to not over-mix the batter!
• Bake times may vary depending on your oven. Use a cake tester to see when these blondies are baked!
• The icing is optional, but highly recommended!
• These blondies are VERY moist and keep best in the fridge or freezer.

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