Description
Delight in these Cinnamon Roll Bliss Bars that capture the classic flavors of a cinnamon roll in an easy-to-make bar form. Featuring a soft yellow cake mix base swirled with a cinnamon-brown sugar filling and topped with a creamy vanilla glaze, these bars are perfect for breakfast, dessert, or a comforting snack.
Ingredients
Scale
Base Ingredients
- 1 box yellow cake mix (or any non-pork variety)
- 1/3 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Cinnamon Swirl
- 1 tablespoon cinnamon
- 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
Glaze
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tablespoon milk (or a non-dairy milk alternative)
- 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish or line it with parchment paper for easy removal.
- Mix the Cake Batter: In a large bowl, combine the yellow cake mix, melted butter, eggs, and vanilla extract. Mix until smooth and well-combined. The batter will be thick but spreadable.
- Spread the Batter: Evenly spread the batter into the prepared baking dish, ensuring a smooth, level surface.
- Prepare the Cinnamon Swirl: In a small bowl, mix together the cinnamon and brown sugar. Sprinkle this mixture evenly over the cake batter in the baking dish.
- Swirl the Cinnamon: Using a knife or toothpick, gently swirl the cinnamon-sugar mixture into the batter. Avoid overmixing to maintain distinct swirls for the perfect cinnamon roll look.
- Bake the Bars: Place the baking dish in the oven and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. The edges should appear golden and the top should feel slightly firm to the touch.
- Cool the Bars: Allow the bars to cool in the baking dish for about 10 minutes. Then transfer them to a wire rack and cool completely to set.
- Make the Glaze: In a small bowl, whisk together powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy. Adjust thickness by adding more milk if needed.
- Glaze the Bars: Drizzle the prepared glaze evenly over the cooled bars, ensuring each piece gets a generous topping.
Notes
- Use dairy-free or egg-free cake mixes to accommodate dietary restrictions.
- For a non-dairy option, substitute regular milk with almond, soy, or oat milk in the glaze.
- Ensure not to over-swirl the cinnamon mixture to create beautifully defined swirls.
- Allow bars to cool completely before glazing to prevent glaze from melting and running off.
- Store leftover bars in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerate for up to a week.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25-30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: Cinnamon Roll Bars, Cinnamon Dessert Bars, Easy Cinnamon Bars, Quick Dessert Bars, Yellow Cake Mix Recipe, Cinnamon Swirl Bars
