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
Ingredients
- 2 Cup Powered Sugar
- 1 1/2 C Butter
- 3 C Flour
- 3/4 C unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 (14 oz) Can of Sweetened Condensed Milk
- 12 oz bag of Chocolate Chips
- 1 β 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!

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 π
Jessica@AKitchenAddiction 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. π Thank you for sharing this.