Malted Milk Funfetti Bars: Soft, Chewy, Sprinkle-Filled
Malted Milk Funfetti Bars are soft, chewy dessert bars made with buttery vanilla dough, malted milk powder, and colorful rainbow sprinkles. Their rich, nostalgic flavor and festive appearance make them ideal for birthdays, parties, holidays, and celebrations. Easy to prepare and packed with sweet malted goodness, these bars deliver a delightful balance of texture and flavor in every bite. They are perfect for sharing and guaranteed to be a hit with guests of all ages.
Ingredients
For the Bars
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup light brown sugar
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 cup malted milk powder
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¾ cup rainbow sprinkles
For the Vanilla Glaze (Optional)
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons milk
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).Line a 9x13-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
- In a large mixing bowl, beat butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.Stir in vanilla extract.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture.Mix until just combined.
- Fold in rainbow sprinkles and white chocolate chips if using.Avoid overmixing to prevent the sprinkles from bleeding color.
- Spread the batter evenly into the prepared pan.Bake for 22–25 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden and the center is set.
- Allow the bars to cool completely in the pan.
- Whisk together powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract.Drizzle over the cooled bars.
- Cut into squares or rectangles and serve.
Notes
- Use fresh rainbow sprinkles for the brightest colors.
- Do not overbake to keep the bars soft and chewy.
- Malted milk powder provides the signature flavor.
- Line the pan with parchment for easy removal.
- White chocolate chips add extra sweetness.
- Allow bars to cool before slicing.
- Store in an airtight container.
- The glaze is optional but adds a bakery-style finish.