malt cookies

My family goes through jars of malt powder.  My dad uses it for his killer malts, we sprinkle it over ice cream with chocolate syrup, and we use it for these cookies.  I love the distinctive barley flavor it gives to not only the cookie, but also the frosting.  I’m even more excited, because CJ who is notoriously distrustful of any new food, LOVES them.  Smart boy.

malted milk rounds

4 cups flour

3/4 cup plain malted milk powder

2 teaspoons baking powder

1/2 teaspoon soda

1/2 teaspoon salt

1 cup butter

2 cups brown sugar

2 eggs

1/3 cup sour cream

2 teaspoons vanilla

Preheat oven to 375 degrees.  Mix flour, malt, baking powder, soda, salt, and set aside.  Cream butter and sugar.  Blend in eggs and beat well.  Add 1/2 dry ingredients, mix, add sour cream and vanilla, then add rest of dry ingredients.  Chill at least 4 hours.  Roll out on well floured surface.  Cut out shapes.  Bake 12 – 15 minutes.  Cool on rack and frost.

malted milk frosting

1/2 cup brown sugar

1/4 cup butter

1/4 cup milk

1/2 teaspoon vanilla

1/3 cup plain malt powder

3 cups powdered sugar

Cook brown sugar, butter, and milk in small saucepan until sugar and butter are melted.  Remove from heat and stir in malt and vanilla.  Whisk in powdered sugar gradually.

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