One batch in, I was enthralled with how this unassuming powder transformed the flavor of the dense, brownie-like cookies with a mysterious tang and deep note of umami.

Nestle’s Carnation brand of malted milk powder, which is easy to find, has a more pronounced flavor than the British brand Horlicks — look for it next to the hot cocoa mixes or in the drinks ...

One batch in, I was enthralled with how this unassuming powder transformed the flavor of the dense, brownie-like cookies with a mysterious tang and deep note of umami.

I’D SAY I’M nostalgic for malted milk, but in reality, I never lost my taste for it. I sneak Whoppers candy from the 10-year-old (don’t worry; she never reads my articles), and I regularly ...