Cinnamon Roll Bliss Bars
These Easy Cinnamon Roll Bliss Bars capture all the warm, sweet flavor of a classic cinnamon roll in a simple, chewy bar form! A buttery cookie base swirled with cinnamon sugar and topped with creamy vanilla frosting. Ready in just 45 minutes, they're the perfect quick dessert for any occasion. For another easy bar recipe, try our Lemon Crinkle Cookies.
Servings: 12 bars
Calories: 250kcal
Equipment
- 9x13 inch Baking Pan Essential for this recipe.
- Electric Mixer or Hand Mixer For creaming butter and sugar.
- Mixing Bowls For wet and dry ingredients.
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 0.5 cup granulated sugar
- 0.5 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 0.5 cup sour cream
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tbsp vanilla extract
- 1 tbsp ground cinnamon
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 0.5 tsp baking soda
- 0.25 tsp salt
- Additional cinnamon and sugar for topping
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tbsp milk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract (for frosting)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking pan.
- In a large bowl, cream together softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs, sour cream, and vanilla extract. Mix until well combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to wet mixture, stirring just until combined. Do not overmix.
- Spread batter evenly in prepared pan. Sprinkle additional cinnamon sugar mixture over the top.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool completely in the pan.
- For frosting, whisk together powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla until smooth. Spread over cooled bars. Slice and serve.
Notes
Pro Tips: The secret to extra moist bars is sour cream – don't skip it! Use room temperature ingredients for a smooth batter. Do not overmix the batter once you add the flour, or the bars may become tough. Let the bars cool completely before frosting for the best finish. For an even richer topping, try a cream cheese frosting. These bars freeze beautifully for up to 2 months.