Easy Homemade Milky Way Bars
Craft your own delightful candy bars with luscious layers of nougat, gooey caramel, and a smooth chocolate coating, perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth!
Ingredients
Nougat Layer
- 2 cups milk chocolate chips For melting
- 1 cup marshmallow fluff (or marshmallow crème)
- ¼ cup sweetened condensed milk
Caramel Layer
- 1 bag (11 oz / 311 g) soft caramels (such as Kraft or Werther's soft)
- 2 tbsp heavy cream
Chocolate Coating
- 3 cups milk chocolate chips (or melting wafers)
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil or coconut oil For smooth melting
Instructions
Preparation of Nougat Layer
- Melt the milk chocolate chips in a microwave-safe bowl in short increments, stirring after each until smooth.
- Mix in the marshmallow fluff and sweetened condensed milk until thoroughly combined.
- Line an 8x8 inch pan with parchment paper and pour the nougat mixture into the prepared pan, spreading it evenly.
- Refrigerate for about 30 minutes, or until firm.
Caramel Layer
- In a saucepan over low heat, add the soft caramels and heavy cream, stirring continuously until melted and smooth.
- Remove the nougat from the refrigerator and pour the warm caramel mixture over the nougat, spreading it evenly.
- Let the layers cool for about 15-20 minutes before refrigerating for another 30 minutes.
Chocolate Coating
- Melt the chocolate chips with the vegetable oil in a clean, microwave-safe bowl in short intervals, stirring until smooth.
- Lift the nougat and caramel mixture from the pan and cut into rectangular bars.
- Dip each bar into the melted chocolate and allow excess to drip off before placing them on a lined tray.
- Let the chocolate set at room temperature or in the refrigerator until hardened.
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Notes
Use quality ingredients for better flavor. Allow each layer to set properly before adding the next. Feel free to experiment by adding nuts or different chocolate types.