Malted Milk Funfetti Bars

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Malted milk powder flavors these malted milk funfetti bars, with crispy edges and ooey-gooey-chewy centers, combining two favorite flavors into one easy and delicious treat.

stack of bar cookies with rainbow sprinkles, malted milk powder, and white chocolate chips
Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
25 mins
Total Time:
35 mins
Servings:
16
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 16 servings

  • 4 ounces full fat cream cheese, at room temperature

  • 1 cup firmly packed brown sugar

  • 5 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted and cooled slightly

  • 1 large egg, at room temperature

  • 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract

  • 1/4 teaspoon almond extract

  • 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour

  • 3/4 cup malted milk powder

  • 3/4 teaspoon salt

  • 1/4 teaspoon baking soda

  • 3/4 cup white chocolate chips

  • 1/3 cup rainbow jimmie sprinkles

Directions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line an 8x8-inch square pan with enough parchment paper to have overhang on all sides.

  2. In a large bowl, beat cream cheese, brown sugar, and melted butter until smooth. Add in egg, vanilla, and almond extract; mix until thoroughly combined. Add in flour, malted milk powder, salt, and baking soda and mix until just incorporated. Fold in white chocolate chips and sprinkles.

  3. Spread batter evenly into the prepared pan. 

  4. Bake in the preheated oven until bars are golden and just set, 25 to 30 minutes. Allow bars to cool completely in he  pan before removing using parchment overhang. Cut into 16 bars.

    Cook’s Note

    These bars are meant to be gooey in the center. Take care not to overbake them, or the edges may become too hard.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

268 Calories
11g Fat
40g Carbs
3g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 16
Calories 268
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 11g 14%
Saturated Fat 6g 29%
Cholesterol 30mg 10%
Sodium 187mg 8%
Total Carbohydrate 40g 15%
Dietary Fiber 1g 4%
Total Sugars 28g
Protein 3g 6%
Vitamin C 0mg 0%
Calcium 46mg 4%
Iron 1mg 5%
Potassium 161mg 3%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.