Gooey Cinnamon Roll Blondies

Ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour, sifted
• 1 cup unsalted butter, melted
• 1 cups brown sugar
• 2 large eggs, room temperature
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 teaspoon salt

• 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon

• 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
• 1 cup powdered sugar, sifted
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 tablespoons milk

Method

1. 01
   Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 9x13 inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving some overhang to lift the blondies out easily.
2. 02
   In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the melted butter and brown sugar until well combined. Add the eggs and vanilla extract, and mix until smooth.
3. 03
   In a separate bowl, sift together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
4. 04
   Pour the blondie batter into the prepared baking pan, spreading it evenly with a spatula.
5. 05
   In a small bowl, mix together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and cinnamon for the filling. Drop spoonfuls of the cinnamon mixture over the blondie batter, then use a knife to swirl it through the batter.
6. 06
   Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs.
7. 07
   While the blondies are baking, prepare the cream cheese glaze. Beat the softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract together until smooth. Add milk, one tablespoon at a time, until you reach a drizzling consistency.
8. 08
   Allow the blondies to cool in the pan for about 10 minutes, then use the parchment paper to lift them out onto a wire rack to cool completely.
9. 09
   Once the blondies are cooled, drizzle the cream cheese glaze over the top. Cut into squares and serve.