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Frosted Malted Milk Brownies

thetimelessbaker
A soft, cake-like brownie and creamy frosting that get their mild chocolate flavor from an old-fashioned soda fountain treat: malted milk powder.
4.50 from 2 votes
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Prep Time 20 minutes
cooling time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 20 bars
Calories 270 kcal

Equipment

  • 9"x13" baking pan
  • mixing bowls of various sizes

Ingredients
  

Brownies

  • 3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 2/3 cup packed brown sugar
  • 3 large eggs, beaten
  • 1 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 3/4 cup chocolate malted milk powder
  • 1 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1/4 tsp salt

Frosting

  • 4 Tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 2 1/2 cups powdered sugar
  • 1/4 cup chocolate malted milk powder
  • 2-3 tbsp heavy cream or half and half

Instructions
 

For the brownies

  • In large mixing bowl, cream 3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened, 1/2 cup granulated sugar and 2/3 cup packed brown sugar until light, about 2 minutes.
  • Add in 3 large eggs, beaten, followed by 1 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
  • Mix in 3/4 cup chocolate malted milk powder.
  • Sift or whisk 1 3/4 cup all-purpose flour, 1 tsp baking powder and 1/4 tsp saltadd to batter in separate batches.
  • Pour into a greased 9"x13" baking pan and bake at 350°F for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the pan comes out clean.
  • Cool completely before frosting.

For the frosting

  • Cream4 Tablespoons unsalted butter until light. Add in 2 1/2 cups powdered sugar and 1/4 cup chocolate malted milk powder. Slowly mix in 2-3 tbsp heavy cream or half and half until of spreading consistency. Spread on cooled brownies and cut into squares.

Notes

  • Cool brownies completely before frosting
  • Store frosted brownies in an airtight container for up to 72 hours
  • Brownies may be frozen in an airtight container for up to 45 days

Nutrition

Serving: 1barCalories: 270kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 3gFat: 11gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0.4gCholesterol: 55mgSodium: 91mgPotassium: 84mgFiber: 0.3gSugar: 30gVitamin A: 359IUVitamin C: 0.2mgCalcium: 46mgIron: 1mg
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