Malted Milk Ball Bars: The 5-Ingredient Baked Treat Your Family Will Request Every Single Week
Malted Milk Ball Bars: The 5-Ingredient Baked Treat Your Family Will Request Every Single Week
Some recipes are so simple they almost feel like a secret. This one uses just five pantry staples — including a whole bag of malted milk balls tossed in unwrapped — and comes together in a single glass 9x13 baking dish with almost zero prep work. The result is a chewy, gooey, chocolatey bar that tastes like something you spent hours making, when really you barely lifted a finger.
If you have ever stared into your pantry wondering what to bake on a lazy weekend afternoon, this is your answer. The malted milk balls soften beautifully in the oven, creating little pockets of malty chocolate flavor throughout every bite. Paired with graham cracker crumbs, butter, white chocolate chips, and sweetened condensed milk, these bars hit every note — sweet, slightly crunchy, rich, and utterly satisfying.
Ingredients
- 1 bag (about 10 oz) malted milk balls, unwrapped and whole
- 2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, cut into small cubes
- 1 cup white chocolate chips
- 1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk
What You Will Need
- Clear glass 9x13 baking dish
- Oven preheated to 350°F (175°C)
- Spatula or spoon for pressing
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