Chocolate Malt Bars

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Excellent for chocolate malt lovers!

Submitted by SQUEEZIECAKE
Published on June 18, 2020
Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
20 mins
Total Time:
35 mins
Servings:
16
Yield:
1 - 8x8 inch pan
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 16 servings

  • 1 (1 ounce) square unsweetened chocolate, chopped

  • ½ cup shortening

  • ¾ cup white sugar

  • 2 eggs

  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour

  • ½ cup chocolate malt powder

  • ½ teaspoon baking powder

  • ½ teaspoon salt

  • 2 tablespoons butter

  • ¼ cup chocolate malt powder

  • 1 pinch salt

  • 1 cup confectioners' sugar

  • 1 ½ tablespoons heavy cream

Directions

  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.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

200 Calories
10g Fat
27g Carbs
2g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 16
Calories 200
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 10g 13%
Saturated Fat 4g 19%
Cholesterol 29mg 10%
Sodium 126mg 5%
Total Carbohydrate 27g 10%
Dietary Fiber 1g 3%
Total Sugars 19g
Protein 2g 4%
Vitamin C 6mg 6%
Calcium 83mg 6%
Iron 1mg 8%
Potassium 77mg 2%

* 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.