Cinnamon Roll Bliss Bars (Print Version)

Chewy cinnamon roll inspired bars with a buttery swirl and soft cream cheese frosting, baked in one pan with no yeast or rolling.

# Ingredients:

For the bars

01 - 1/2 cup (113 g) unsalted butter, melted and cooled slightly
02 - 3/4 cup (160 g) packed light brown sugar
03 - 1/4 cup (50 g) granulated sugar
04 - 1 large egg plus 1 large egg yolk
05 - 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
06 - 1 1/4 cups (150 g) all-purpose flour
07 - 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
08 - 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt

For the cinnamon swirl

09 - 3 tablespoons packed light brown sugar
10 - 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
11 - 2 tablespoons (28 g) unsalted butter, melted
12 - Pinch of kosher salt

For the frosting

13 - 4 oz (113 g) cream cheese, softened
14 - 2 tablespoons (28 g) unsalted butter, softened
15 - 3/4 cup (90 g) powdered sugar
16 - 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
17 - 1 to 2 tablespoons milk
18 - Pinch of kosher salt
19 - Ground cinnamon, for dusting

# Instructions:

01 - Heat the oven to 350 degrees F. Line an 8-inch square baking pan with parchment paper, leaving overhang on two sides, and lightly grease the parchment.
02 - Whisk the melted butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until smooth. Whisk in the egg, egg yolk, and vanilla, then fold in the flour, baking powder, and salt just until combined.
03 - In a small bowl, stir the brown sugar, cinnamon, melted butter, and salt into a thick paste. Spread the batter in the pan, dollop the cinnamon paste over the top, and swirl gently with a knife.
04 - Bake for 24-28 minutes, until the edges are set and lightly golden and a toothpick inserted near the center comes out with moist crumbs. Cool completely in the pan.
05 - Beat the softened cream cheese and butter until smooth. Add powdered sugar, vanilla, 1 tablespoon milk, and salt, then beat until fluffy. Add the remaining milk only if needed for spreading.
06 - Lift the cooled bars from the pan. Spread or drizzle the frosting over the top, dust lightly with cinnamon, and cut into 12 squares.

# Notes:

01 - Cool completely before frosting for the cleanest top.
02 - Chill frosted bars for 20-30 minutes before slicing if serving for a party.
03 - Nutrition is an estimate per bar.

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