Malted Brownies

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat the oven to 350F.
2. 2
   Butter and lightly flour a 9 x 13-inch baking pan; set aside.
3. 3
   Combine the chocolate and butter in a heatproof bowl set over simmering water; stir until melted and smooth.
4. 4
   Set aside to cool slightly, about 5 minutes.
5. 5
   In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, malted milk powder, and malt balls; set aside.
6. 6
   In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the whisk attachment, beat the sugar and eggs until thickened and fluffy, about 2 minutes.
7. 7
   Add the melted chocolate mixture and the vanilla; mix to combine, about 30 seconds more.
8. 8
   Using a spatula, fold in the flour mixture until just combined.
9. 9
   Pour the batter into the prepared pan, spreading it evenly with a rubber spatula.
10. 10
    Bake until a cake tester inserted in the center comes out with just a few crumbs on it, 30 to 35 minutes.
11. 11
    Transfer the brownies to a wire rack to cool.