Maltesers Blondies! You just have to try today’s recipe for these easy-to-make, fudgy bars full of malt flavour inside and on top. I feel like Blondies are finally having their moment. I know, I know, everyone loves a classic Brownie, but there is just something about a Blondie that I love. They are starting to appear in the sweets cabinet at my favourite cafes and become one of the ‘trendy’ desserts. Better late than never!
So what is a Blondie?
I like to think of them as a Brownie, but without the chocolate. Their ingredients and method is very similar, but without any cocoa powder or melted chocolate, so they are lighter in colour when baked. Blonde, if you will. Reading up on dessert history, it appears that the original Brownie recipe actually contained no chocolate and was much more like a Blondie, however the name didn’t come about until the 1970’s.
The main flavour comes from the brown sugar, giving them a rich molasses caramel taste and slightly chewy texture. Apart from brown sugar, you’ll find the usual suspects – butter, eggs, vanilla, flour and baking powder.
But personally, I think the best blondies are full of fun mix-ins. You can add in almost anything you like – nuts, chocolate chips, spices, Oreos or Biscoff biscuits, fresh or dried fruit and many more. My Fruit Mince Blondies are a delicious Christmas themed version. And this Maltesers Blondies recipe that I’m sharing here today have both malted milk powder and Maltesers in the batter to really amp up the flavour.
One thing you need to know about me is that I love anything malt flavoured, especially Maltesers. If you’re overseas you may know them as Whoppers or maybe by another name. Maltesers are a small chocolate-coated malt balls with a melt-in-your-mouth texture. I think they’re the most elite movie snack and make me think of my childhood. I found it so hard not to snack on the Maltesers while making this recipe!!
Another thing I love about Blondies is that the recipe couldn’t be simpler – no mixer needed! All the equipment you need is a bowl, a spoon and a baking pan. You could whip up a batch of these Maltesers Blondies from start to finish in just over an hour. My only hint would be to show a small amount of patience and be sure to let them cool fully before slicing them up as they could fall apart.
A lot of Blondie recipes don’t have a glaze or decoration, but for these I felt like I had to make them look beautiful with a drizzle of melted chocolate and even more Maltesers on top.
They are an excellent homemade gift to package up for Easter, Christmas or any holiday in between. And trust me when I tell you, they’re a crowd pleaser! I did have to explain what a Blondie was a few times, but I definitely converted a lot of people and had a bunch of messages afterwards saying how delicious they were. I’ll call that a big win!
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Maltesers Blondies
Maltesers Blondies – you just have to these easy-to-make, fudgy bars full of malt flavour inside and on top.
Ingredients
- 225 g butter, melted
- 440 g light brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 250 g plain flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 55 g 1/2 cup malted milk powder
- 100 g Maltesers
To decorate
- 100 g milk or dark chocolate, melted
- 100 g Maltesers, roughly chopped
Instructions
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Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F). Line a 21cm (8 inch) square baking pan with non-stick baking paper.
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To make the blondies, mix melted butter with brown sugar and beat until smooth. Beat in egg and then vanilla. Stir in flour, baking powder and malted milk powder.
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Place half of the blondie mixture into the prepared baking pan. Place an even layer of whole Maltesers on top of the mixture, pressing in slightly. Add the remaining mixture over the top and smooth out to cover evenly.
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Bake for 45 minutes – 1 hour, rotating the pan at the 30 minute mark. When ready, the blondie should be lightly golden on top and just set in the middle. A skewer inserted into the middle should come out clean or with very few crumbs sticking to it. Allow to cool completely before removing from the baking pan.
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Drizzle with melted chocolate and scatter over the remaining roughly chopped Maltesers. Allow chocolate to set and then serve.