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Malted Milk Bars

By: Shirley Millar 
"Fans of malted milk balls will enjoy this bar. Frosting includes malted milk powder and the top is sprinkled with chopped malted ball candies."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 3.5 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (2)

Prep Time:
15 Min
Cook Time:
30 Min
Ready In:
45 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 1 - 9x13 inch pan
 

Ingredients

  • 3/4 cup butter, softened
  • 4 (1 ounce) squares semisweet chocolate, chopped
  • 2 (1 ounce) squares unsweetened chocolate
  • 1 1/2 cups white sugar
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
  • 4 eggs, beaten
  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
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  • 3/4 cup malted milk powder
  • 3 tablespoons milk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 3 tablespoons butter, softened
  • 1 cup confectioners' sugar
  • 1 1/2 cups malted milk ball candies, chopped

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line a 9x13 inch baking pan with foil and grease the foil.
  2. In a medium saucepan, over low heat, combine 3/4 cup butter with semisweet and unsweetened chocolate. Cook, stirring frequently, until everything is melted and smooth. Remove from heat and stir in the sugar and 1 tablespoon vanilla. Beat in the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each. Combine the flour, baking soda and salt; stir into the chocolate mixture. Spread the batter evenly into the prepared pan.
  3. Bake in the preheated oven for 25 to 30 minutes, until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Cool in pan on top of a wire rack.
  4. To make the topping: In a medium bowl, mix malted milk powder, milk and 1 teaspoon vanilla until smooth. Beat in the butter and confectioners' sugar until well blended. Spread over cooled bars. Sprinkle crushed malt balls over the top. Cut into bars and serve.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 271 | Total Fat: 12.8g | Cholesterol: 56mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 3.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 22, 2003 by BABSKITCHEN   view full review
I couldn't agree with the previous reviewer's (Bethany S.) assessment of this recipe more. ...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 3.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 12, 2002 by BETHANY S.   view full review
I made these for my dad's birthday (he really loves malt), and I was disappointed that they...

 

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