Homemade Milky Way Candy Bars Recipe

Indulge in the creamy, dreamy delight of homemade Milky Way bars! This recipe guides you through creating these iconic candy bars from scratch, resulting in a rich, chocolatey treat that's far superior to store-bought versions. Perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth or impressing friends and family, this recipe is surprisingly easy and delivers exceptional results. Get ready for a decadent chocolate and caramel experience!

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 62 mins
Calories 283.2 kcal
Protein 2g
Rating 1.0 (1 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Homemade Milky Way Candy Bars

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How to Make Homemade Milky Way Candy Bars

  1. In a large microwave-safe bowl, melt 12 ounces of milk chocolate chips in 30-second intervals, stirring until smooth.
  2. Add 10 ounces of marshmallow creme to the melted chocolate.
  3. Gently fold the marshmallow creme and melted chocolate together until completely combined and smooth.
  4. Let the mixture stand, uncovered, for 15 minutes to slightly thicken.
  5. Line a baking sheet with wax paper.
  6. Using your hands (lightly oiled to prevent sticking), form the mixture into bars of your desired size and place them on the prepared baking sheet.
  7. In a separate microwave-safe bowl, melt 8 ounces of milk chocolate chips in 30-second intervals, stirring until smooth. This will be your dipping chocolate.
  8. Dip each candy bar into the melted chocolate, ensuring they are fully coated.
  9. Place the dipped bars back onto the wax paper-lined baking sheet.
  10. Refrigerate for at least 10 minutes, or until the chocolate is completely set.
  11. **Optional Snickers Variation:** Unwrap 6 ounces of caramels and microwave in 15-second intervals, stirring until softened. Flatten a spoonful of caramel onto each bar before dipping in chocolate. Press chopped peanuts (about 1/2 cup) into the caramel before chilling for 5 minutes before dipping in chocolate. Refrigerate for 10 minutes after dipping in chocolate.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

1 g

Sugar

151g

Fat

18g

Carbs

19g

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