bournvita cookies or malted chocolate chip cookies
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Malted chocolate chip cookies ( bournvita cookies)

Chocolate chip cookies never get old !They are an easy kid pleaser ( or rather people pleaser in general) , and I am known to whip up a batch time and again.


Slight variations go a long way for a varied cookie experience each time. There is the classic chewy version, or maybe mix in some Nutella into the batter , or a slice-and-bake style instead of the usual drop cookies or a whole wheat , egg free cookie.

And what makes this one different ? A good dose of chocolate malt powder added in ! I used Bournvita but you can use whatever brand you have a fancy for. I am not sure if plain or unflavoured malt powder will work but you can give it a go. I am simply partial to chocolate malt powders (no surprises there!)

bournvita cookies or malted chocolate chip cookies

And these malted chocolate chip cookies have only yolks in them , because I was left with some yolks after making a batch of Swiss meringue buttercream. You can use a whole egg instead of the 2 yolks but do try it with only the yolks. You can pour the egg whites into an omelette for a healthier breakfast the morning after you indulge in these cookies !

When I say that even small changes make a big difference in the end products , I do mean it ! And one factor I feel makes a rather big difference is the chocolate chips. Over time , I have learnt I do prefer chocolate chunks over chocolate chips. I love biting into the gooey parts where the bigger chunks are and the tiny bits of chocolate throughout the cookie. I strongly suggest using a chopped up chocolate here but if you do want to stick to chips , use a really good quality one !

bournvita cookies or malted chocolate chip cookies

Malted chocolate chip cookies or Bournvita cookies

Delicious malted chocolate chip cookies packed with Bournvita and lots of chocolate chunks !

Ingredients
  

  • 85 grams or 6 tablespoons unsalted butter at room temperature
  • 130 grams or 2/3 cup granulated or castor sugar
  • 2 egg yolks at room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 120 grams or 1 cup all purpose flour
  • 2 tablespoons bournvita or chocolate malt powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 150 grams or about 3/4 cup dark chocolate or dark chocolate chips

Instructions
 

  • Preheat your oven to 180 C / 350 F . Line a cookie sheet with parchment paper or grease well.
  • Chop up your chocolate into small bits and keep aside.
  • In a bowl, whisk together the flour , malt powder ( bournvita ) , baking soda and salt. Keep aside.
  • In a mixing bowl , using a electric beater or wooden spoon , beat together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
  • Add the yolks and beat well until incorporated .
  • Beat in the vanilla .
  • Add the dry ingredient mixture and mix until a dough forms.
  • Mix in the chocolate chips. Scrape up all the bits sticking to your chopping surface and mix it in too for the tiny flecks of chocolate !
  • Divide the dough into balls ( about a tablespoon full of cookie dough each ) . You should be able to make 28 to 30 balls.
  • Place the dough balls on the prepared sheet , well spaced out as they will expand ! You will need to bake the cookies in batches.
  • Bake at 180 C / 350 F for 16 to 18 minutes. If using a convection oven , take out the cookie sheet after 10 minutes and put it back in the other way round ( earlier front side towards the back now ).
  • Remove from oven and let cool on the sheet itself for about 5 minutes and then transfer to cooling rack to cool completely !

Notes

This recipe makes 28 to 30 big cookies . 
You can half the recipe. 
The cookies can be stored in an airtight container for about 5 days at room temperature.
You can refrigerate the dough for upto 2 days or freeze for upto 2 months.
You can replace the yolks with a whole egg but there is some difference in texture
You can use any chocolate malt powder of your choice. I used Bournvita .
I used a chopped up 52 % dark chocolate bar from cocoa craft.
My measuring cup is 240 ml. 
bournvita cookies or malted chocolate chip cookies

If you are in India and have tried the Milano chocolate chip cookies , these malted chocolate chip cookies taste so much like them ! Crisp with a barely there chewiness , that malted flavour that reminds you of childhood and all that chocolate that reminds you of how wonderful life is . So so yum ! They almost disappear from the cooling rack itself if you don’t keep a watch . On others and yourself !

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