I’m in a bit of a pickle.
Most American’s have seven days to continue planning for their Thanksgiving dinner. Plan what they are cooking, what they are doing, where they may be going…
I am having Thanksgiving dinner THIS SUNDAY!! Like, in four stinkin’ days!
I know that we are having dinner HERE! – I must clean the house.
I know that we are having Prime Rib. – I’ve got to order it from the butcher.
I think we are having Au Gratin Potatoes… – I’ve got to find a recipe. Got any suggestions.
I think I’m making a sweet potato casserole. – At least I have my Mom’s recipe.
I do not know what I am making for dessert!
A Pie? A Cake? A fruit something? A chocolate something??
Please people. Suggestions! Please….
For YOU, I made these awesome Pumpkin Spice Malt Ball Shortbread.
I found the Pumpkin Spice Malt Balls in the bulk food section of my local grocery store a few weeks ago. I really didn’t know what to do with them… until I say this recipe from Shugary Sweets.
I decided to make a Chocolate Shortbread crust.
Add a fudgy layer.
And pile on the Pumpkin Malt Balls.
This was my first time making shortbread and I was a bit shocked to discover that there was no egg in the cookie. I had to double check the recipe. NO egg?? What??
Well, it was really good – even without an egg.
These shortbread bars were so tasty!
Make them and enjoy with a glass of milk.
If you can’t find Pumpkin Spice Malt Balls, I’m sure basic malt balls would be fine.
Chocolate Shortbread with Pumpkin Malt Ball Bars
by Pint Sized Baker
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Keywords: bake chocolate cookie bars
Ingredients (24 bars)
For the Shortbread
- 2 Cup Powered Sugar
- 1 1/2 C Butter
- 3 C Flour
- 3/4 C unsweetened cocoa powder
For the Fudgy Layer
- 1 (14 oz) Can of Sweetened Condensed Milk
- 12 oz bag of Chocolate Chips
- 1 – 2 of Pumpkin Malt Balls
Instructions
Preheat oven to 325 deg F.
Combine sugar and butter with a paddle attachment. Add in flour, cocoa and vanilla.
Press into a foil lined 9 x 13 inch pan and bake for 20 minutes.
Allow shortbread crust to cool.
Heat sweetened condensed milk in microwave safe bowl for 1 minute. Stir in chocolate chips until melted. Pour over crust.
Crush Pumpkin Malt Balls and sprinkle over fudgy layer. Place in fridge for 2 hours.
Remove from pan and cut into 2 x 2 squares. Serve with a tall glass of milk!
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Dorothy @ Crazy for Crust says
November 15, 2012 at 2:19 amOkay, 1. your photos are gorg! and 2. I WANT THOSE MALT BALLS and these brownies! And three- have a good Thanksgiving!
mombakes says
November 15, 2012 at 12:13 pmDorothy said what I was going to say!! What a great idea!
Elaine @ Cooking to Perfection says
November 15, 2012 at 1:23 pmHow did you get the shortbread to balance on the glass?! What an awesome picture! And if anything is more awesome than that, it's this recipe. I love malt balls and need to try these pumpkin flavored ones. Holy yum!
Liz says
November 15, 2012 at 1:51 pmWhat a great idea! Love the chocolate shortbread bottom – and nice pics!
Hayley @ The Domestic Rebel says
November 15, 2012 at 2:48 pmWhaaaaat? Pumpkin malt balls? Why aren't these in my life, Karyn? WHY!? Also, I, too, am freaking out over Thxgiving. Sure, mine isn't on Sunday like yours (eek!) but I have NO idea what kind of stuffing I want to make, nor desserts. A dessert blogger stumped with dessert options? The nerve! Anyway, you can't go wrong with all-American apple pie, or pumpkin, but I think I'm going to do a mixed berry galette, too. Keep it simple and crust-y hehe 🙂
[email protected] says
November 15, 2012 at 3:54 pmI need to get my hands on some pumpkin malt balls!!
Crystelle says
November 16, 2012 at 2:40 amI had never even heard of pumpkin malt-balls… What a treat!
Thanks for sharing!''
hugs x
Crystelle
Aimee @ ShugarySweets says
November 16, 2012 at 3:25 amOh my, you did awesome here girlfriend!! I wish I had some of those pumpkin malt balls!!
Binomial Baker says
November 16, 2012 at 3:28 pmThis is a great idea! I love pumpkin! Thanks for sharing on Foodie Friends Friday!
Diana - FreeStyleMama says
November 17, 2012 at 3:30 amWOW! These look amazing!
tumbleweed-contessa says
November 17, 2012 at 3:39 amAwesome treats. I hope you will share them at my holiday cookie exchange: http://www.tumbleweedcontessa.com/blog/2012-cookie-exchange-cookies-and-memories/ It may be a little late but I did see this recipe today and it looks really good: http://www.yummly.com/recipe/Potato-Apple-Au-Gratin-Food_com-189132
Stephanie Michaels says
November 19, 2012 at 12:46 amThat sounds great! I have never seen pumpkin malt balls ; ) I LOVE shortbread so I am sure this would be a hit.
Steph
swtboutique.blogspot.com
Tanya-Lemonsforlulu.com says
November 19, 2012 at 10:11 pmI've never seen pumpkin spiced malt balls but how fun!!! What a really yummy brownie, love the shortbread! I sure hope you found all the recipes and inspiration you needed for dinner!
Meredith @ Wait Til Your Father Gets Home says
November 20, 2012 at 2:22 amUm, really?! Pumpkin spice malt balls?! I need to find those NOW!! Looks great!!
Thanks for partying with us at Keep Calm & Link Up last week! Our party is starting a tad later this Thursday evening at 9 PM EST! Come join us when you get a chance sometime this weekend…can't wait to see what you've been working on!
xo, Meredith @ http://www.waittilyourfathergetshome.com
Aunt B says
November 20, 2012 at 5:13 amI've never seen pumpkin spice malt balls but I'll be looking for them now. 🙂 Thank you for sharing this.