MALTED MILK BALL COOKIES

Ingredients

  • makes 3 dozen
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • teaspoon baking powder
  • teaspoon salt
  • cup (1 1/2 sticks) unsalted butter, room temperature
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cups roughly chopped malted milk balls

Preparation

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350 degrees and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder and salt.

In a large bowl, cream together butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Stir in milk and vanilla, then gradually blend in the flour mixture. Do not overmix; stir only until no streaks of flour remain. Stir in the chopped malted milk balls.

Drop tablespoon-sized balls onto prepared baking sheet and bake for 12 to 14 minutes, until lightly browned. Cool on baking sheet for 2 to 3 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Freezeworthy: Yes, but cool completely first.