Homemade Milky Way Candy Bars
Indulge your sweet tooth with these irresistible Homemade Milky Way Candy Bars, a DIY twist on the classic candy favorite! This recipe lets you recreate the signature layers of creamy nougat, buttery caramel, and smooth milk chocolate coating right in your own kitchen. Perfect for satisfying chocolate cravings, these bars feature pantry staples like semi-sweet and milk chocolate chips, marshmallow creme, and soft caramels, making them surprisingly easy to prepare. With just 30 minutes of prep time, you’ll enjoy the perfect blend of chewy, gooey, and chocolatey goodness. Ideal for sharing, gifting, or indulging solo, these homemade candy bars are a must-try for any dessert enthusiast looking to elevate their homemade treats.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups Semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 can Sweetened condensed milk
- 3 cups Marshmallow creme
- 1 pound Soft caramels
- 4 tablespoons Heavy cream
- 2 cups Milk chocolate chips
- 2 teaspoons Vegetable oil
Instructions
Line a 9x13-inch baking dish with parchment paper, leaving overhang on the sides for easy lifting.
In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the semi-sweet chocolate chips in 30-second increments, stirring after each interval until smooth.
Stir in the sweetened condensed milk and combine well. Fold in the marshmallow creme until the mixture is smooth and homogeneous. This will form the nougat layer.
Spread the nougat mixture evenly into the prepared baking dish and set aside to cool and set slightly.
In another microwave-safe bowl, add the unwrapped soft caramels and heavy cream. Microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring after each, until the caramels are completely melted and the mixture is smooth.
Pour the melted caramel over the nougat layer, spreading it evenly using a spatula. Let this layer cool completely and firm up slightly, either at room temperature or in the refrigerator.
Once the layers are firm, use the parchment paper overhang to lift them out of the dish. Cut into rectangular bars to mimic the classic Milky Way shape. Place the bars on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
Melt the milk chocolate chips with the vegetable oil in a microwave-safe bowl, again in 30-second intervals, stirring until smooth.
Using a fork or dipping tool, dip each candy bar into the melted chocolate, ensuring it is fully coated. Place the bars back onto the parchment-lined baking sheet to set.
Allow the chocolate coating to set completely at room temperature or refrigerate for faster results. Store the candy bars in an airtight container at room temperature or in the refrigerator.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
9506 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 315.9 g | 405% | |
| Saturated Fat | 192.1 g | 960% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 6.9 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 304 mg | 101% | |
| Sodium | 2234 mg | 97% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 1649.9 g | 600% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 22.7 g | 81% | |
| Total Sugars | 1396.4 g | ||
| Protein | 92.9 g | 186% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.8 mcg | 4% | |
| Calcium | 1994 mg | 153% | |
| Iron | 16.2 mg | 90% | |
| Potassium | 3206 mg | 68% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
