Description
Cinnamon Roll Bliss Bars are soft, chewy dessert bars packed with warm cinnamon flavor and topped with a sweet vanilla glaze. They deliver the cozy taste of classic cinnamon rolls in an easy-to-make bar form, perfect for sharing.
Ingredients
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar (for cinnamon topping)
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon (for topping)
- 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar (for frosting)
- 2–3 tablespoons milk (for frosting)
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract (for frosting)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking pan.
- In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and smooth.
- Add the eggs, sour cream, and vanilla extract; mix until fully combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, ground cinnamon, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing just until combined.
- Spread the batter evenly into the prepared baking pan.
- In a small bowl, mix 1/4 cup granulated sugar with 1 teaspoon cinnamon and sprinkle evenly over the batter.
- Bake for 25–30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Allow the bars to cool completely in the pan before frosting.
- To make the frosting, whisk together powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth and spread evenly over the cooled bars. Let set before slicing.
Notes
- For added crunch, stir in 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans.
- Add raisins or dried cranberries for a fruity variation.
- Use a gluten-free all-purpose flour blend for a gluten-free version.
- Substitute plant-based butter, egg replacer, and dairy-free sour cream for a vegan option.
- Let bars cool completely before slicing for clean edges.
- Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 2 months.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 380 kcal
- Sugar: 32 g
- Sodium: 210 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 11 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 52 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg
