Malted Milk Cookies

By Hklbrries

"My daughter substituted crushed malted milk balls in our favorite chocolate chip cookie recipe to create these crisp treats. They're so yummy fresh from the oven."

Audrey Metzger

Ingredients

• 1 cup butter (no substitutes), softened
• 3/4 cup packed brown sugar
• 1/3 cup sugar
• 1 egg
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 tablespoons instant chocolate drink mix
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 2 cups malted milk balls, crushed

Preparation

Step 1

In a mixing bowl, cream the butter and sugars. Beat in egg and vanilla. Combine the flour, drink mix, baking soda and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture. Stir in malted milk balls. Shape into 1 1/2-inch balls. Place 2 inches apart on greased baking sheets. Bake at 375 F for 10 - 12 minutes or until set. Cool for 1 minute before removing from pans to wire racks.