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Homemade Milky Way Bars Treat

Homemade Milky Way Bars

Make your own Milky Way bars with layers of nougat, caramel, and milk chocolate coating.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 12 bars

Equipment

  • Microwave-safe bowl
  • 8x8 inch baking pan

Ingredients
  

Nougat Layer

  • 2 cups milk chocolate chips
  • 1 cup marshmallow fluff or marshmallow crème
  • ¼ cup sweetened condensed milk

Caramel Layer

  • 1 bag soft caramels 11 oz / 311 g, like Kraft or Werther’s soft
  • 2 tablespoon heavy cream

Chocolate Coating

  • 3 cups milk chocolate chips or melting wafers
  • 2 tablespoon vegetable oil or coconut oil for smooth melting

Instructions
 

  • Line an 8x8 inch baking pan with parchment paper.
  • Melt 2 cups milk chocolate chips in a microwave-safe bowl in 30-second intervals, stirring until smooth.
  • Add marshmallow fluff and sweetened condensed milk to the melted chocolate. Mix until well combined.
  • Spread the nougat mixture evenly in the prepared pan. Chill for 30 minutes.
  • Melt caramels and heavy cream in a microwave-safe bowl, stirring until smooth. Spread over the chilled nougat layer.
  • Chill for another 30 minutes.
  • Melt 3 cups milk chocolate chips with oil in a microwave-safe bowl, stirring until smooth.
  • Cut the chilled bars into squares and dip each into the melted chocolate. Let set on parchment paper.

Notes

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week.
Keyword chocolate treats, Homemade Candy, Milky Way bars