Chubby Hubby Cookie Bars topped with a chocolate fudge, peanut butter drizzle and chocolate covered pretzels. YUM.
Ben and Jerry are genius ice cream makers. Don’t ya think?
They are so creative with flavors.
However, I take issue with the names they choose.
While they definitely are memorable and unforgettable, they make you feel bad or bring gross images.
Phish food
Chunky Monkey
Shweddy Balls
and of course Chubby Hubby.
These cookie bars though…they totally will make you chubby if you eat the whole pan.
Hey, I’m not going to lie to you. They would.
I know.
But, one thing else I know is you can enjoy a few and give them away to make others chubby.
Or, cut into bite sized pieces and stick them in your freezer, so you can spread your chubbiness over the weeks and months ahead….
Just like the ice cream, these are malted milk cookie bars topped with chocolate fudge, peanut butter, and pretzels (chocolate covered)! ENJOY!
Oh, and no offense Honey, but today is my husband’s birthday!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY MICHAEL
**it was not my intention to imply you are a Chubby Hubby**
Chubby Hubby Cookie Bars
Ingredients
For the Cookie Base:
- ¾ cup butter flavored Crisco
- 2 Tbsp skim milk
- 1 ¼ cup brown sugar
- 1 egg
- ¼ cup malted milk powder (Original, not chocolate)
- 1 ½ cup flour
- ½ tsp kosher salt
- ¾ tsp baking soda
For the Filling:
- 1 can (14oz) sweetened condensed milk
- 2 Tbsp unsalted butter
- 12 oz milk chocolate morsels
- ⅓ cup creamy peanut butter
- 60 chocolate covered pretzel twists (Flipz)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
- In large mixing bowl, beat crisco, milk and brown sugar until combined. Add egg and beat until fully combined. Slowly beat in malted milk powder, flour, salt and baking soda.
- Press cookie dough into a large baking sheet with one inch sides. I used a 15 ½ x 10inch pan. Bake for 18-20 minutes until browned. Remove from oven.
- Meanwhile, in large sauce pan, heat sweetened condensed milk until and butter until warm over med-low heat. Add in milk chocolate and heat until smooth, whisking constantly. Pour into prepared cookie crust.
- In microwave safe bowl, melt peanut butter for 30 seconds. Drizzle over fudge filling and immediately press in the chocolate covered pretzels. Refrigerate cookies for 2 hours or overnight. Cut into squares. ENJOY!
Notes
**SHORTCUT: use a roll of pre-made cookie dough for the base to make this super simple! The malted milk powder gives these cookie bars a delicious CHEWY texture!
I wanted to make a unique cookie for a cookie exchange party. These were not only easy, but they are delicious! The perfect blend of sweet and salty, chewy and crunchy.
I’m a novice cook, so this might be a silly question, but do you grease the pan? Also, can you use a 13 x 9″ pan? Thank you!
I’ve noticed several others asking about any substitutions for the malted milk powder, but don’t seem to see any replies – it would be most appreciated! 🙂
You could use Ovaltine, Nesquik or hot cocoa mix too (wouldn’t have the same malted milk taste, but would be delicious and chocolaty).
These look so good….can I substitute butter for the shortening, and what is malted milk powder? I’m in Canada and have not seen that item in the stores.
I want to make these for my hubby, however half of my family has a peanut butter allergy. Will almond butter work? Will it still have a fabulous taste or would you suggest something else?
Yes, almond butter works in this. My 5 year old hates PB, so we substitute a lot. It works a little better with the type that has sugar in it like PB usually does. I made it with our normal stuff(ginormous unsweetened jar from Costco,) and it was okay, but missing something. Then tried a bit of left over sweetened stuff my dd took to day camp and it was amazing!
Good to know, thanks Laura!!
Is there any substitute for the malted milk powder?
curious where I would go to purchase malted milk powder… i MUST make these!
I get it in the hot chocolate section of my grocery store. I buy the Carnation brand (Ovaltine would be a chocolate version).
I have the feeling even if I take your advice and cut them in small bites and put them in the freezer they won’t last too long and my kitchen will definitely get cold since I’ll probably open the freezer every 10 minutes.
Thanks for sharing the recipe, just linked to it in my 100 chocolate recipe round-up
Can you substitute real butter for the crisco in the base? We try to stay away from the stuff. And what size are the pretzels? I think they are probably the little ones, like those nestle flips, but couldn’t quite tell. Thanks!! Can’t wait it make these – they look soooo good!!!
Yes you can use butter. And you’re correct, they are the Nestle Flipz. ENJOY.
Thank you so much!! I can’t wait to make these this weekend!!
Is 375 the right oven temp? I almost burned the cookie crust! Thankfully I checked them at 13 minutes. Made them tonight for a potluck tomorrow. Hope everyone loves them. 🙂
I apologize for the anonymous comment yesterday. I was in a hurry and didn’t sign in. I wasn’t sure about the bars at first – we tried them too soon. I tasted one after letting them set up over night and they were amazing! I sent them to my husband’s work today and they were a big hit! I’ll be making them again I’m sure!
Love your blog and have made several of your recipes (and they’ve all been great!). 🙂
Sorry I didn’t reply to the anonymous! Crazy 24 hours around here! Anyways, 375 is right. They do appear crunchy, but once you put that filling on top it softens them right back up. If you start with the crust TOO soft, it won’t hold the topping.
So glad you enjoyed them, and thanks for coming back!
Wow!! I made these last night and brought them into work today. MAJOR success. I bring in a lot of baked goods and one person told me this is the clear winner. I just discovered your blog this week. I plan to go back and read from the beginning when I have time. Thank you for an awesome recipe.
Thanks for sharing! I pinned the recipe, and yes, my hubby will LOVE these! Thanks! Your newest follower from threekendrickblessings.blogspot.com
These are stunning! I can only imagine how they taste! Am pinning for later and will be following you from now on!
Oh yum! My mouth waters!
Yum! These look delish and I love the name too! Have a lovely weekend! Angie xo
Oh wow. What a brilliant idea!
These look like they are to die for! Yum!
My favorite ice cream of all time! These look equally incredible.