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Cinnamon Roll Bliss Bars

Cinnamon Roll Bliss Bars with sweet cinnamon swirl and creamy icing—easy dessert bars using cake mix. Perfect for holiday baking, potlucks, brunch treats, and quick make-ahead snacks freezer-friendly!
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Course Appetizer
Cuisine American
Servings 24 Bars
Calories 240 kcal

Ingredients
  

For the buttery base

  • 1 cup unsalted butter melted and slightly cooled
  • ½ cup powdered sugar
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • ½ teaspoon fine sea salt

For the cinnamon roll layer

  • ½ cup unsalted butter softened
  • ¾ cup light brown sugar packed
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
  • ¼ teaspoon fine sea salt
  • 2 tablespoons heavy cream or whole milk

For the cream cheese glaze

  • 4 ounces cream cheese softened
  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter softened
  • 2 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 to 4 tablespoons milk or heavy cream as needed
  • Pinch of salt

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a 9×13-inch baking dish with parchment paper and lightly spray.
  • Make the base: Stir melted butter, powdered sugar, and vanilla. Add flour and salt and mix until a soft dough forms. Press evenly into the pan.
  • Bake base for 14–16 minutes, just until set and lightly golden at the edges.
  • Make cinnamon layer: Mix softened butter and brown sugar until creamy. Stir in flour, cinnamon, and salt. Add cream and mix until spreadable.
  • Cool crust 5 minutes, then spread cinnamon layer gently over the warm base.
  • Bake 12–15 minutes, until the cinnamon layer looks set and glossy. Cool completely.
  • Make glaze: Beat cream cheese and butter until smooth. Add powdered sugar, vanilla, salt, then milk as needed for desired consistency.
  • Spread glaze over cooled bars. Chill 20 minutes for clean slices, then cut into squares.

Notes

For the cleanest slices, chill before cutting and wipe the knife between cuts.
For freezer storage, freeze unglazed bars and glaze after thawing.
If your glaze is too thick, add milk 1 teaspoon at a time. If it’s too thin, add powdered sugar 2 tablespoons at a time.

Nutrition

Calories: 240kcalProtein: 2gFat: 13gSaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 35mgSodium: 95mgSugar: 18g