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Home » Recipes » Whopper Cookies (Malted Milk Cookies)

Whopper Cookies (Malted Milk Cookies)

By: Liz  /  Published: July 28, 2021  /  Updated: August 29, 2021  /   Leave a comment

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This Whopper cookies recipe was created for #SummerDessertWeek! I was sent samples by some of the sponsor companies but as always opinions are 100% mine.

The old-fashioned flavor of malted milk powder, creamy frosting and a soft and chewy texture creates the perfect cookie bite! It’s hard to eat just one of these irresistible malted milk cookies.

Whoppers cookies on rack on white table

What Makes this Recipe Special

The old-fashioned deliciousness of malted milk powder along with a soft and chewy texture creates the perfect cookie bite!

Key Ingredients

labeled ingredients for Whopper cookies with Dixie Crystals
  • Malted milk balls – I use Whoppers (one 5oz box is enough) because they’re easy to find but any malted milk balls will do.
  • Malted milk powder – It’s the secret to these amazing malted milk cookies!
  • Sugar – This recipe calls for both powdered sugar and brown sugar. I’m partial to Dixie Crystals (called Imperial in some markets).

Step-by-Step Directions

Step 1: Cream butter and brown sugar together until fluffy and creamy.

brown sugar and butter in mixing bowl

Step 2: Beat in egg.

add egg to brown sugar and butter mixture

Step 3: Beat in vanilla and sour cream.

adding sour cream to brown sugar mixture

Step 4: In separate bowl, whisk together flour, malted milk powder, baking soda and salt.

whisk with flour, baking soda, salt and malted milk powder in clear bowl

Step 5: Gradually blend in flour mixture with butter and sugar mixture. Cover dough with plastic wrap and chill 20-30 minutes in the refrigerator.

whoppers cookies dough

Step 6: Roll dough out to about 1/4-inch thickness and cut with a round cookie cutter. Mine is about 2 1/4-inches.

circle cooking cutter cutting out dough

Step 7: Place cookies an inch apart on a non-stick cookie sheet or one lined with parchment paper or a Silpat. Repeat with other half of the dough.

round dough roll-outs on baking sheet

Step 8: Bake cookies 9-11 minutes or until edges of cookies are turning golden brown. Remove to wire rack to cool completely.

baked cookie rounds on baking sheet with spatula

Step 9: Mix powdered sugar, malted milk powder, butter and milk into a soft, spreadable icing.

powdered sugar, vanilla, butter and malted milk powder in mixing bowl

Add milk if needed to reach desired consistency.

malted milk frosting in mixing bowl

Step 10: Spread cooled cookies with a layer of frosting.

spreading frosting on round cookie

Step 11: Sprinkle chopped Whoppers on top of the frosting.

putting Whopper candy sprinkles on cookies

Helpful Tips

  • Be careful when chopping the malted milk balls; they’re slippery little suckers.
  • Chill dough 20-30 minutes before rolling out. Dough is sticky so make sure to flour your workspace well. Roll dough out to 1/4-inch thickness.
  • Store cookies in an airtight sealed container.

Recipe FAQ

How many Whoppers do I need to make Whopper cookies?

One 5-ounce box will be enough! You can use any brand of malted milk balls though.

What size cookie cutter should I use?

I use a 2-inch or 2 1/2-inch round cookie cutter and I end up with about 3 dozen cookies. You could use any shape or size but cooking time may need to be adjusted accordingly.

hand holding malted milk cookie

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wire rack with frosted Whoppers cookies
Whoppers cookies on rack on white table

Whopper Cookies (Malted Milk Cookies)

Liz – Eat Move Make
Whopper cookies (malted milk cookies) with old-fashioned malted milk powder, creamy frosting and an irresistible soft and chewy texture.
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Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 10 mins
Chill Time 20 mins
Total Time 50 mins
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 36
Calories 118 kcal

Ingredients
  

Cookies

  • ½ cup butter softened
  • 1 cup brown sugar packed
  • 1 egg
  • 2 tablespoons sour cream
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 ¾ cup all-purpose flour
  • ⅓ cup malted milk powder
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon baking soda

Frosting

  • 1½ cups powdered sugar sifted
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter softened
  • ¼ cup malted milk powder
  • ¾ teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 2 tablespoons milk
  • 1 cup chocolate covered malted milk balls (Whoppers) roughly chopped

Instructions
 

  • In mixing bowl, cream together butter and brown sugar until smooth and creamy. Mix in egg, then mix in sour cream and vanilla extract.
  • In medium bowl, whisk together flour, malted milk powder, salt and baking soda. Gradually add and beat in with butter and sugar mixture. Cover dough with plastic wrap and chill 20-30 minutes in refrigerator.
  • On well-floured surface, roll half of the dough out to 1/4-inch thickness. Cut with a round cookie cutter and place cookies an inch apart on a non-stick cookie sheet or one lined with parchment paper or a Silpat. Repeat with other half of the dough.
  • Bake Whoppers cookies 9-11 minutes or until edges are golden. Remove to wire racks to cool completely.

To Make Frosting

  • In mixing bowl, beat powdered sugar, butter, malted milk powder, vanilla extract and milk until smooth and creamy. Add milk if needed to reach desired consistency. Spread frosting over cooled cookies and sprinkle chopped Whoppers malted milk balls on top.

Notes

  • One 5-oz box of Whoppers is all you need for this recipe.
  • Be careful when chopping the malted milk balls; they’re slippery little suckers.
  • Chill dough 20-30 minutes before rolling out. The dough is sticky so make sure to flour your workspace well. Roll dough out to 1/4-inch thickness.
  • Store cookies in an airtight sealed container
All information presented on this site is intended for informational purposes only and nutrition may vary according to exact products and the online nutrition calculator being used. I am not a certified nutritionist and any nutritional information shared on EatMoveMake.com should only be used as a general guideline.

Nutrition

Calories: 118kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 2gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 14mgSodium: 59mgPotassium: 39mgFiber: 1gSugar: 12gVitamin A: 115IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 16mgIron: 1mg
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Whopper cookie on rack with Whoppers candy

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About Liz

Liz is a midwestern mom gone southern (accent in transition). She lives in North Carolina and loves cooking, baking, traveling, movies, crafts, hot and cold tea, wine, pizza and the occasional nap. She also revels in the fact she's a crazy cat lady.

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  1. Toni says

    August 1, 2021 at 10:52 am

    Loved these cookies!! My kids really can’t stop eating them!

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  2. Chef Dennis says

    July 31, 2021 at 7:00 pm

    My wife super loved this!

    Reply
  3. Kayla DiMaggio says

    July 30, 2021 at 10:02 am

    Whoppers used to be one of my favorite candies as a kid! These were so good!

    Reply
    • Liz says

      July 31, 2021 at 3:06 pm

      They’re absolutely delicious in these Whopper cookies!

      Reply

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