Malted Milk Blondies
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These malted milk blondies are delicious blondie brownies made with malted milk powder and other pantry staples. They're chewy, and are reminiscent of malted milk balls. They give the flavor of "cereal milk"—sweet, buttery, and downright addictive.
Malted milk powder is often used to mix into milkshakes to make them a malt. It transforms the flavor with a grain/cereal flavor. I wanted to step out and try a new way to use the powder, which is how malted milk blondies were created.
It's not my first time throwing malted milk into recipes though. I have these delicious malted milk cookies and these mini no bake malted milk cheesecakes that I've made in previous years.
Reasons Why You'll Love This Recipe
Easy to Make - These are so easy to make. If you are a fan of brownies, then you will love this homemade treat.
Irresistible Flavor - The flavor is phenomenal. It offers a subtle caramel flavor with cereal milk vibes. It's a fun twist on a classic brownie recipe.
Make-Ahead Friendly - Want a dessert you can make the day before you need it? If so, these blondies are going to be precisely that.
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Ingredients Needed
See the recipe card at the bottom of the post for all ingredients and quantities.
- Butter: Choose unsalted butter at room temperature. If you use salted butter, leave the salt out of the recipe.
- Brown Sugar: The brown sugar will add a subtle caramel flavor to the blondie brownies.
- Malted Milk Powder: You can buy this at the grocery store in the aisle with the chocolate milk powders and syrups.
- Egg: Large eggs that are at room temperature.
- Vanilla: Vanilla is a secret ingredient in baking that enhances the overall flavor.
- Flour: All-purpose flour is used to help create a structure for the bars.
- Baking Powder: This will help create the perfect chewy and fluffy texture.
- Salt: Table salt works great.
Substitutions and Variations
- After you pour your blondies into the pan, melt ¼ cup of peanut butter and swirl it into the brownies.
- Add some chocolate, caramel, or even peanut butter chips.
- Mix in 1 teaspoon of espresso instant powder for a mild coffee flavor to the blondies.
- Mix in some nuts from pecans, walnuts, or even almonds.
NOTE: This recipe has not been tested with other substitutions or variations
How to Make Malted Milk Brownies
Step 1 & 2: In a large bowl or mixer, cream butter, malt powder, and brown sugar. Mix to combine and let stand for 2 minutes until light and fluffy.
Step 3: Add in the eggs and vanilla. Make sure to scrape down the sides of the bowl.
Step 4 & 5: Mix in the flour, baking powder, and salt. Mix enough to combine the ingredients. Pour into the pan and spread into an even layer. Then, bake as directed.
Step 6: Allow the blondies to cool a bit, then slice and serve.
Tips and Tricks
Storing and Freezing
The brownies can be stored at room temperature in a sealed container for up to 4 days or extend their life and refrigerate them for up to a week.
You can freeze the brownies for up to 3 months if you want to freeze. Slice and wrap each blondie in 2 layers of plastic wrap and then place in a freezer bag or freezer-safe container. Then, you have an easy grab-and-go treat.
Recipe FAQs
Dark brown sugar can be used to replace light. This will give you a richer flavor, as the molasses and caramel-like flavor will stand out more.
Reach for your favorite gluten-free flour blend and swap out the all-purpose flour in a 1:1 ratio. They should bake for the same amount of time.
To create a chocolate malt blondie, add ¼ cup of cocoa powder to the batter. Just add the cocoa powder when you mix in the flour.
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Malted Milk Blondies
Ingredients
- ¾ cup butter room temperature
- 1 ½ cup light brown sugar packed
- ½ cup malted milk powder
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Lightly spray the 9x9 square pan with nonstick cooking spray and line with parchment paper. Use binder clips to clip the parchment paper overhang on the sides of the pan.
- In a large bowl, add the butter, brown sugar, and malted milk powder. Using a hand mixer on medium speed, beat for about 2 minutes until ingredients well incorporated.
- Add eggs and vanilla and mix just until the eggs are incorporated.
- Add flour, baking powder, and salt into a small mixing bowl. Whisk together.
- Add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture. Mix until flour is just incorporated. Scrape down the sides of the bowl and stir in any remaining ingredients.
- Using a spatula, spread the batter into the prepared baking pan.
- Place in the preheated oven and bake for 40-45 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center of the blondies comes out clean or with moist crumbs. Check the blondies at 35 minutes to see if tops are brown enough. If
- golden brown, carefully cover with tin foil to prevent more browning.
- Remove the blondies from the oven and let cool completely.
- Cut into 9 pieces after completely cooled. Enjoy!
Notes
Nutrition
(Nutrition facts are an estimate and not guaranteed to be accurate. Please see a registered dietitian for special diet advice.)
These are a delicious little twist on the classic "Blondie" with adding the malted milk powder. These are how my mom made them as a kid! They are soft, gooey and super easy to make.