Chocolate Malt Bars Recipe

Name: Chocolate Malt Bars
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 (1 ounce) square unsweetened chocolate, chopped; 1/2 cup shortening; 3/4 cup white sugar; 2 eggs; 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1 cup all-purpose flour; 1/2 cup chocolate malt powder; 1/2 teaspoon baking powder; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 2 tablespoons butter; 1/4 cup chocolate malt powder; 1 pinch salt; 1 cup confectioners' sugar; 1 1/2 tablespoons heavy cream

Servings: persons

1 (1 ounce) square unsweetened chocolate, chopped
1/2 cup shortening
3/4 cup white sugar
2 eggs
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup chocolate malt powder
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons butter
1/4 cup chocolate malt powder
1 pinch salt
1 cup confectioners' sugar
1 1/2 tablespoons heavy cream

1
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease an 8x8 inch baking pan. In a bowl over a pan of simmering water, or in the microwave, melt the unsweetened chocolate, stirring occasionally until smooth. Set aside to cool.
2
In a medium bowl, cream together the shortening and white sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs, one at a time then stir in the vanilla. Mix in the melted chocolate Combine the flour, 1/2 cup chocolate malt powder, baking powder and salt; stir into the chocolate mixture. Spread evenly into the prepared pan.
3
Bake for 20 to 25 minutes in the preheated oven, until set. Let bars cool in the pan before frosting.
4
To make frosting, cream together the butter, 1/4 cup of malt powder and salt. Gradually beat in the confectioners' sugar and heavy cream until smooth and spreadable. Spread over cooled bars before cutting into squares.

974

kcal

Calories

Fat

153

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 (1 ounce) square unsweetened chocolate, chopped, 1/2 cup shortening, 3/4 cup white sugar, 2 eggs, and more.

Yes, Chocolate Malt Bars falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Chocolate Malt Bars

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