Description
These chewy cinnamon roll bars combine the comforting flavor of classic cinnamon rolls with the convenience of a dessert bar. With a graham cracker crust, creamy cinnamon-spiced filling, crumbly topping, and sweet drizzle, they’re perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1 cup melted butter
- 8 oz cream cheese
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons ground cinnamon
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1–2 tablespoons milk
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 9×13-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
- Mix graham cracker crumbs with melted butter. Press into the pan to form a crust.
- In a bowl, beat cream cheese, granulated sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- In another bowl, combine flour, brown sugar, and cinnamon. Mix in a bit of melted butter until crumbly.
- Pour cream cheese mixture over the crust and smooth it out.
- Sprinkle cinnamon topping over the filling and lightly pat down.
- Bake for 30–35 minutes until the center is set and top is golden.
- Let cool completely. Mix powdered sugar with milk to create icing, then drizzle over cooled bars.
- Slice and serve, or chill for cleaner cuts.
Notes
- Use room temperature ingredients for best results.
- Don’t overbake for that perfect chewy texture.
- Bars slice cleaner when chilled before cutting.
- Add a pinch of salt to the crust for extra depth.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 270
- Sugar: 23g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: cinnamon roll bars, chewy bars, cinnamon dessert, cream cheese bars, easy dessert