Description

Imagine the warm, gooey goodness of a cinnamon roll baked into a fudgy, chewy blondie—no yeast, no rolling, just easy, one-bowl magic! These blondies are loaded with cinnamon swirls and topped with a tangy cream cheese glaze, making them perfect for breakfast, dessert, or a sweet snack.

Ingredients

For the Blondies:

14 tbsp (¾ cup + 2 tbsp) salted butter, melted & cooled
¾ cup brown sugar (light or dark)
¾ cup granulated sugar
2 large eggs, room temperature
4 tsp vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour (spooned & leveled)
¾ tsp kosher salt
1 tsp baking powder

For the Cinnamon Swirl:

⅓ cup light brown sugar
2 tbsp ground cinnamon

For the Cream Cheese Glaze:

3 tbsp cream cheese, softened
½ cup powdered sugar
½ tsp vanilla extract
½ tsp lemon juice (brightens the glaze!)
1-3 tbsp milk (as needed for consistency)

Instructions

1. Prep & Mix the Batter

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 9×9-inch pan with parchment paper (or grease well).
In a large bowl, whisk melted butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar for 1 minute until combined.
Add eggs and vanilla, whisking again until smooth.
Gently fold in flour, salt, and baking powder—mix just until combined (don’t overmix!).

2. Add the Cinnamon Swirl

In a small bowl, mix brown sugar and cinnamon.
Spread half the blondie batter into the pan. Sprinkle all the cinnamon sugar evenly on top.
Dollop the remaining batter over the cinnamon layer, then lightly swirl with a knife (4-5 figure-8s max!).

3. Bake & Cool

Bake for 25-30 mins until edges are golden and the center is just set.
Let cool completely in the pan before icing.

4. Make the Glaze & Serve

Beat cream cheese until smooth. Add powdered sugar, vanilla, lemon juice, and milk (1 tbsp at a time) until drizzle-able.
Drizzle over cooled blondies, let set 10 mins, then slice into 16 squares!

Notes

✅ Use room temp eggs for smoother batter.
✅ Don’t over-swirl—keep those cinnamon layers defined!
✅ Underbake slightly for extra fudgy texture.
✅ Store airtight for 3 days at room temp or freeze un-iced for up to 1 month.

Prep Time: 15 mins
Cook Time: 25 mins

Nutrition

Calories: 240 Cal
Sugar: 22g
Fat: 11g
Carbohydrates: 32g
Protein: 2g