Chocolate Malt Bars - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 1/4 c. all-purpose flour
1 tsp. baking powder
1/3 c. margarine, softened
1/2 c. sugar
1 egg
1/2 instant malted milk powder
1/4 c. milk
1 tsp. vanilla
1 c. malted milk balls, coarsely chopped
quick fudge frosting (optional)
1/3 c. malted milk balls, coarsely chopped (optional)

Preparation

In small mixing bowl, stir flour and baking powder together. In a large mixing bowl, beat margarine with electric mixer on medium about 30 seconds or until softened.
Add sugar and beat until fluffy.
Add the egg, malted milk powder, milk and vanilla. Beat for 2 to 3 minutes until thoroughly combined, scraping the sides of the bowl occasionally.
With the mixer on low, gradually add the flour mixture to the margarine mixture, beating for 2 or 3 minutes until thoroughly combined.
Fold in the 1 cup malted milk balls.
Spread into a greased 9 x 9 x 2-inch baking pan.
Bake at 350\u00b0 for 25 to 30 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.
Cool in pan on a wire rack.
If desired, frost cooled bars with Quick Fudge Frosting and sprinkle with 1/3 cup of milk balls.
Makes 16 bars.