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

In a large mixer bowl beat butter and sugar with an electric mixer on medium speed until light and fluffy. Add egg, malted milk powder, milk, and vanilla. Beat for 2-3 minutes more or until thoroughly combined.

In a small bowl stir together flour and baking powder. With mixer on low speed, gradually add flour mixture to the sugar mixture, beating 2-3 minutes or until thoroughly combined. Fold in the 1 cup milk balls. Spread the mixture into a greased 9 x 9 x 2 inch baking pan.

Bake in a 350 degree oven for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean. Cool bars on a wire rack. Frost cooled bars with quick fudge frosting and sprinkle with the 1/3 cup milk balls. Makes 16 bars.

Quick Fudge Frosting:
2 1/2 c. sifted powdered sugar
1/4 c. unsweetened cocoa powder
1/4 c. butter
3 tbsp. boiling water
1/2 tsp. vanilla

Combine powdered sugar and cocoa powder in mixer bowl. Add rest of ingredients. Beat with electric mixer on low speed until combined. Beat 1 minute on medium speed. Cool 20-30 minutes or until spreadable.