Cinnamon Roll Bliss Bars 

These Cinnamon Roll Bliss Bars are pure comfort in every bite—fluffy, buttery bars kissed with swirls of cinnamon sugar and finished with a creamy glaze. Imagine the warm aroma of cinnamon rolls, but without the rolling or rising—just easy, one-pan baking magic. Soft yet indulgent, they’re perfect for brunch treats, afternoon pick-me-ups, or anytime you crave a bakery-style dessert at home. Lightly sweet and richly satisfying, these bars are a simple way to bring warmth, nostalgia, and irresistible flavor into your oven, no special skills needed.

Ingredients

For the Bars (makes about 12 bars)

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
  
  

• 1 cup granulated sugar
  
  

• 1 teaspoon baking powder
  
  

• 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
  
  

• ½ teaspoon salt
  
  

• ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
  
  

• 2 large eggs
  
  

• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  
  

For the Cinnamon Swirl

• Melted butter (reserve some from the melted ½ cup above)
  
  

• Cinnamon-sugar mixture (cinnamon + granulated sugar; amounts to taste)
  
  

For the Glaze

• 1 cup powdered sugar
  
  

• 2 tablespoons milk
  
  

• ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
  
  

Directions

1. Preheat your oven to 350 °F (175 °C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking pan or line it with parchment paper.
   
   

2. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt until well combined.
   
   

3. Add the melted butter, eggs, and vanilla extract to the dry ingredients. Stir gently until just combined—avoid overmixing.
   
   

4. Spread half of the batter evenly into the prepared pan.
   
   

5. Sprinkle the cinnamon-sugar mixture over the batter, then dollop the remaining batter on top. Use a knife or toothpick to create a gentle swirl pattern.
   
   

6. Bake for 25–30 minutes, or until the bars are golden and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
   
   

7. Let the bars cool completely in the pan.
   
   

8. For the glaze: whisk together powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla until smooth. Drizzle evenly over the cooled bars.
   
   

9. Slice into 12 pieces and serve.
   
   

Nutritional Information (per bar, approx.)

• Calories: 210 kcal
  
  

• Sugar: 12 g
  
  

• Sodium: 150 mg
  
  

• Total Fat: 9 g
  
  

  • Saturated Fat: 5 g
    
    

  • Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
    
    

  • Trans Fat: 0 g
    
    

• Carbohydrates: 30 g
  
  

• Fiber: 1 g
  
  

• Protein: 2 g
  
  

• Cholesterol: 40 mg