Chocolate Malted Brownies

Preparation

1. Step 1

   Prepare the brownies: Heat the oven to 350 degrees. Butter and line an 8-inch square baking pan with parchment paper, leaving a 2-inch overhang on two sides to make a sling. Lightly butter the parchment.

2. Step 2

   Prepare the brownie batter: In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine the butter and sugar. Cook, stirring, until the butter is melted, then remove the pot from the heat. Whisk vigorously until the mixture is homogenous and opaque and the sugar has dissolved, about 4 minutes. Add the chocolate chips and let stand 1 minute. Whisk to combine. 

3. Step 3

   Add the eggs and vanilla and whisk until smooth. Add the flour, cocoa powder, malted milk powder, baking powder and salt, and stir to combine. Transfer to the prepared pan and spread in an even layer.

4. Step 4

   Bake until the brownies are set and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with moist crumbs attached, 28 to 30 minutes. Transfer the pan to a rack to cool completely, about 1 hour.

5. Step 5

   Prepare the glaze: In a small saucepan, or in a bowl in the microwave, heat the cream until hot. Remove from the heat and add the chopped chocolate. Let stand 1 minute then whisk until smooth. Whisk in the malted milk powder and salt. (If the glaze seems too thick at this point, you can pop the glaze back into the microwave and heat in 5-second intervals until smooth.) 

6. Step 6

   Pour the glaze over the cooled brownies. Sprinkle with malted milk balls and let set about 1 hour before cutting into squares. The brownies, well-wrapped, will keep for up to 3 days at room temperature.