Homemade Milky Way Bars
Satisfy your sweet tooth with these easy homemade Milky Way bars that feature chewy nougat, smooth caramel, and a glossy chocolate coating.
Ingredients
Nougat Layer
- 2 cups milk chocolate chips for the nougat layer
- 1 cup marshmallow fluff or marshmallow crème
- ¼ cup sweetened condensed milk
Caramel Layer
- 1 bag soft caramels (11 oz / 311 g)
- 2 tablespoons heavy cream
Chocolate Coating
- 3 cups milk chocolate chips for the chocolate coating
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil or coconut oil
Instructions
Preparation
- Melt 2 cups of milk chocolate chips in a microwave-safe bowl in 30-second increments, stirring until smooth.
- Add 1 cup of marshmallow fluff and ¼ cup of sweetened condensed milk to the melted chocolate, stirring until uniform.
- Line an 8x8 inch pan with parchment paper and pour the nougat mixture in, spreading it evenly. Refrigerate for 30 minutes.
Caramel Layer
- Melt 11 oz of soft caramels with 2 tablespoons of heavy cream in a small saucepan over low heat, stirring continuously until smooth.
- Pour the melted caramel over the nougat layer and refrigerate for another 30 minutes.
Chocolate Coating
- Melt the remaining 3 cups of milk chocolate chips with 2 tablespoons of vegetable or coconut oil until smooth.
- Lift the nougat and caramel from the pan, cut into bars, and dip each bar into the melted chocolate coating.
- Place dipped bars on parchment paper and allow them to set at room temperature or in the refrigerator for 15-20 minutes.
Notes
For a fancier presentation, slice the bars into smaller pieces and drizzle with extra melted chocolate. Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week, or refrigerate for longer freshness.