Malted Milk Chocolate Bars

There’s something wonderfully satisfying about a simple bar cookie that comes together from pantry staples and bakes into a treat fit for a church supper, potluck, or a quiet Saturday at home. These malted milk chocolate bars capture that old‑fashioned malt shop flavor so many of us grew up loving, with whole malted milk balls tucked right into the batter for little crunchy surprises in every bite. It’s the kind of practical, sweet recipe that feels right at home in a Midwestern kitchen, where a clear baking dish, a handful of familiar ingredients, and a warm oven can still make something special.

Serve them cut into squares with cold milk, hot coffee, or a scoop of vanilla ice cream if you want to dress them up. They travel well on dessert trays alongside brownies, peanut butter bars, and oatmeal cookies, and they make a fine ending to a simple supper of soup, sandwiches, or roast chicken when you want just a little something sweet afterward.

Ingredients

Directions

1. Preheat oven – Heat to 350°F. Lightly grease a clear glass 9×13 baking dish.
2. Mix batter – In a large bowl, stir together cake mix, melted butter, and eggs until a thick batter forms.
3. Add mix‑ins – Fold in chocolate chips and 1 ½ cups malted milk balls, reserving the rest for topping.
4. Assemble – Press batter evenly into the dish. Scatter remaining malted milk balls over the top, pressing them in gently.
5. Bake – Cook 22–28 minutes, until edges are set and center is just cooked through. Avoid overbaking for a soft, chewy texture.
6. Cool & serve – Let cool completely in the dish before cutting into 16 squares.

✨ Nostalgic, chewy, and full of malt shop flavor—these bars are the kind of treat that disappear fast at any gathering.