Best Ever Malteser Brownies; thick velvety chocolate malt brownies studded with crunchy Malteser buttons and voluptuous dollops of Malteser spread.

Hud the bus, Kelly’s posting ANOTHER brownie recipe??

Yes she is, because brownies are an otherworldly delight and too many of us are still settling for mediocrity.

Mediocrity is rife in the world of desserts and sweet snacks. One of the most common instances of this is the modern trend of incorporating classic sweets or chocolate bars into baked goods. This is a trend I have participated in many times, both through creating recipes and buying these inspired creations.

So what is the main problem with this trend that leads to mediocrity? Mostly, it’s the practice of simply shoving another product into yours without thought. (Stop laughing, you dirty feckers)

Have you ever fallen victim to purchasing a fancy cupcake/cookie from a shop or market stall, with the promise of it being inspired by your favourite chocolate bar, only to find that it is simply a half-decent plain cupcake/cookie with a chunk of said bar shoved on top? Or have you ever followed an online recipe for [insert chocolate bar here] brownies to find that it is literally just a brownie with [insert chocolate bar here] awkwardly stuffed inside?

While this is fine, we can do better. We deserve all the flavour we are promised.

A Ferrero Rocher Brownie should not just be a brownie with a fat lump of Ferrero baked in. It should incorporate the delicate little crunch of roasted hazelnuts, and sing with the bold aroma of hazelnut liqueur amongst rich chocolate AND contain said fat lump of Ferrero. You get the picture. Anyone can stuff someone’s else’s thing (stop.) into their own and call it creative, but to really shine they should make it a little bit creative and unique at the same time.

Is this just me trying to persuade myself that making a tray of brownies is some exceptionally creative feat? Perhaps, but you’ve read this far already so you may as well try these Best Ever Malteser Brownies out now.

Plus, Nigella reposted my picture of them on her food-pic-sharing app, which basically means they’re the best thing ever. Those who disagree are welcome to challenge me in hand-to-hand combat.

The Best Ever Malteser Brownies. A silky mouthful of just-baked chocolaty glory, with a background of sweet malt flavour, the nostalgic creaminess of cheap milk chocolate, and the unmistakably familiar malty crunch.

If you love a wee Malteser, you’ll be offering your hand in marriage to these big chocolatey boys. It will involve turning on the oven and dirtying a few more bowls that a bag of Maltesers would call for, but the effort is WORTH IT.

Right, before I lose my train of thought somewhere in the void of pointless opinions on the standard of baked goods, here’s that recipe you clicked for.

To make these Best Ever Malteser Brownies, simply follow the recipe below!