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Fudgy malted brownies cut into squares with rich chocolate texture
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Malted Brownies

Malted Brownies are rich, fudgy chocolate brownies made with cocoa and malted milk powder for a deep, slightly caramel-like flavor. They have a soft, chewy texture with a bakery-style taste and are perfect for chocolate lovers who want a simple yet indulgent homemade dessert.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Chilling Time 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 9 large
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 113 g unsalted butter
  • 250 g powdered sugar
  • 2 large eggs + 1 egg yolk
  • 1 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 57 g natural cocoa powder
  • 79 g all-purpose flour
  • 53 g malted milk powder
  • 1 tbsp cornstarch
  • 1/4 tsp fine sea salt
  • 85 g chocolate chips

For Finishing

  • Flaky sea salt (optional)

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 325°F (165°C) and line an 8×8-inch pan with parchment paper.
  2. Melt butter in a saucepan until it turns golden brown and smells nutty, then pour into a bowl.
  3. Mix powdered sugar into warm butter until it forms a thick paste. Let it cool slightly.
  4. Whisk in eggs, egg yolk, and vanilla until smooth and glossy.
  5. Add cocoa powder, then fold in flour, malted milk powder, cornstarch, and salt.
  6. Stir in chocolate chips. Batter will be thick.
  7. Spread batter evenly into prepared pan.
  8. Bake for 30–33 minutes until set with moist crumbs on a toothpick.
  9. Cool completely before slicing and sprinkle with flaky sea salt if desired.

Notes

  • Do not overbake for best fudgy texture
  • Chilling enhances richness and makes cleaner slices
  • Malted milk powder gives signature bakery-style flavor