Malted Milk Brownies

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 4 semi-sweet chocolate baking squares (one ounce each)
• 2 unsweetened chocolate squares (one ounce each)
• 3/4 cup butter or margarine
• 4 large eggs, beaten
• 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
• 1 tablespoon vanilla extract

Topping

• 2 tablespoons milk
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 3/4 cup unsweetened instant malted milk powder
• 3 tablespoons butter or margarine, softened
• 1 cup confectioners' sugar, sifted

Directions

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 350°.

2. 2

   In a bowl mix together flour, baking powder and salt.

3. 3

   In a saucepan over low heat, melt chocolates and butter stirring constantly, until smooth, Remove from heat and set aside to cool slightly.

4. 4

   When mixture has cooled stir in sugar. Add eggs and vanilla and beat until blended. Blend in flour mixture.

5. 5

   Spread batter evenly in prepared 9 x 13-inch cake pan.

6. 6

   Bake in preheated oven for 25 to 30 minutes, until tester inserted in the center comes out clean. Place pan on a rack to cool completely.

7. 7

   Topping-In a bowl combine milk, vanilla and malted mild powder until blended.

8. 8

   In another bowl, cream butter. Gradually add confectioner’s sugar, alternately with milk mixture, beating well after each addition until mixture is smooth and spreadable.

9. 9

   Spread evenly over cooled brownies. When topping is firm, cut into squares.