Old-Fashioned Malted Milk Chocolate Bars 🍫🥛

These irresistible malted milk chocolate bars are an easy, nostalgic dessert made with simple ingredients and plenty of chocolatey goodness. A rich, chewy cake mix base is packed with semisweet chocolate chips and crunchy malted milk balls, creating a delicious combination of textures and classic malt shop flavor.

Perfect for potlucks, family gatherings, bake sales, or an afternoon treat, these bars are simple to prepare and easy to share. Enjoy them with a cold glass of milk, a cup of coffee, or a scoop of vanilla ice cream for an extra-special dessert.

Ingredients

• 1 box (about 15.25 oz) chocolate cake mix
• ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
• 2 large eggs
• 1½ cups semisweet chocolate chips
• 2 cups whole malted milk balls, unwrapped

Instructions

1. Prepare the oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a 9×13-inch glass baking dish.
2. Make the batter: In a large mixing bowl, combine the chocolate cake mix, melted butter, and eggs. Stir until a thick, evenly blended batter forms.
3. Add the chocolate: Gently fold in the chocolate chips and 1½ cups of the malted milk balls. Set aside the remaining malted milk balls for the topping.
4. Fill the baking dish: Spread the batter evenly into the prepared baking dish. Sprinkle the reserved malted milk balls over the surface, gently pressing them into the batter.
5. Bake: Place in the preheated oven and bake for 22–28 minutes, or until the edges are set and the center is cooked through. Be careful not to overbake so the bars stay soft and chewy.
6. Cool and slice: Remove from the oven and allow the bars to cool completely in the baking dish. Cut into 16 squares and serve.

Serving Suggestions

Enjoy these chocolate malt bars on their own or pair them with cold milk, freshly brewed coffee, or vanilla ice cream. They’re also a wonderful addition to dessert platters and holiday gatherings.

A sweet bite of nostalgia! With their chewy chocolate base and crunchy malted milk topping, these easy dessert bars are sure to become a favorite.