These cinnamon roll blondies are packed with cinnamon roll flavors. The swirls of buttery brown sugar and cinnamon give the blondies wonderful cinnamon roll flavor and the texture of chewy blondies in every bite. They combine the best of both worlds—buttery blondie layers swirled with ribbons of cinnamon-sugar goodness and finished with a luscious vanilla glaze.
Whether you’re whipping them up for a weekend brunch, a holiday gathering, or just because you’re craving something special, cinnamon roll blondies are guaranteed crowd-pleasers. Best of all, they come together with simple pantry ingredients and require minimal effort. They’re the ideal dessert when you want loads of flavor with minimal work. One bite, and you’ll be hooked!
Recipe Variations
- Cream Cheese Icing: If you want to elevate them even more, drizzle them with cream cheese icing. Combine 4 ounces of softened cream cheese with 1/2 cup of confectioners’ sugar, 1 teaspoon of vanilla, and 3 tablespoons of milk. Beat the icing until it’s smooth, adding enough extra milk to make a drizzling consistency.
- Maple Pecan Twist: Replace the vanilla with maple extract and add 1/2 cup of chopped pecans to the blondie batter.
- Apple-Cinnamon Swirl: Add 1/2 cup of finely chopped apple to the cinnamon swirl mixture.
- Caramel Drizzle: Instead of icing, drizzle the cooled blondies with homemade or store-bought caramel sauce.
How to Store
Place cinnamon roll blondies in an airtight container. Separate layers with parchment paper or wax paper to prevent sticking, and enjoy them within 3 days. If using a cream cheese glaze, store the blondies in the fridge.
For more extended storage—up to 1 week—store the blondies in the fridge or freeze them for up to 3 months.
PrintCinnamon Roll Blondies
Enjoy the best of both worlds with these delightful cinnamon roll blondies.
- Prep Time: 12 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 47 minutes
- Yield: 25 servings 1x
- Category: Cookies and Bars, Brownies
- Method: Bake
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
For the Base
- 1 cup melted unsalted butter
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
For the Cinnamon Swirl
- 1/4 cup melted unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
For the Glaze
- 1 1/2 cups confectioners’ sugar
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons milk, or more to make a drizzling consistency
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 F and line a 9-inch square pan with parchment paper.
Credit: Diana Rattray - Combine 1 cup of melted butter and 1 1/2 cups of brown sugar in a large mixing bowl and whisk until smooth. Add the eggs and 1 tablespoon of vanilla and mix until well blended. Stir in the flour, baking powder, and salt just until combined.
- Combine 1/4 cup of melted butter, 1/2 cup of brown sugar, the cinnamon, and 1 tablespoon of flour in a small bowl; mix until combined.
- Spread half of the blondie batter in the prepared baking pan. Use a spoon to drop half of the cinnamon mixture evenly over the batter layer and gently swirl with a spatula or knife.
Credit: Diana Rattray - Top with the remaining blondie batter and repeat with the remaining cinnamon mixture.
Credit: Diana Rattray - Bake the blondies for 30 to 35 minutes or until the edges are set and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with a few moist crumbs. Cool the blondies on a rack.
Credit: Diana Rattray - Combine the glaze ingredients, adding enough milk to make a drizzling consistency.
Credit: Diana Rattray - Drizzle the glaze over the blondies—slice and enjoy!
Credit: Diana Rattray
