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Homemade Milky Way Bars Recipe

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  • Author: Naomi
  • Total Time: 5 hours 35 minutes (including chilling time)
  • Yield: 16 bars 1x

Description

This Homemade Milky Way Bars recipe recreates the classic candy bar with rich layers of silky chocolate, gooey marshmallow fluff, and smooth caramel, all coated in a glossy chocolate shell. Perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth with a delightful combination of chewy and creamy textures, these bars are made with simple ingredients and require chilling rather than baking, ensuring a luscious treat ready in under 6 hours.

Ingredients

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Chocolate Marshmallow Layer

  • 11 ounces semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • 1/3 cup evaporated milk (divided use)
  • 7 ounces marshmallow fluff

Caramel Layer

  • 11 ounces soft chewy caramels, unwrapped
  • 1/3 cup evaporated milk (remaining half)

Chocolate Coating

  • 10 ounces Ghirardelli chocolate melting wafers
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil

Instructions

  1. Prepare the pan. Line an 8×8 inch pan with parchment paper to ensure easy removal of the layered bars once set.
  2. Melt chocolate mixture. In a large saucepan over low-medium heat, combine the semi-sweet chocolate chips with half of the evaporated milk (1/3 cup). Stir frequently for 4-5 minutes until the mixture becomes silky smooth. Then, add the marshmallow fluff and stir until completely incorporated.
  3. Add chocolate layer. Pour the chocolate and marshmallow mixture into the prepared pan and smooth the surface evenly. Refrigerate the pan to allow this layer to set solidly.
  4. Melt caramel mixture. Use a clean saucepan and combine the unwrapped soft caramels with the remaining half of evaporated milk (1/3 cup) over low-medium heat. Stir continuously until the caramel melts into a smooth, silky consistency.
  5. Add caramel layer. Pour this melted caramel gently over the set chocolate layer and smooth it out evenly. Chill the layered bars in the refrigerator for 4 hours or ideally overnight to fully firm up.
  6. Cut into bars. Once chilled thoroughly, lift the layered slab out of the pan using the parchment paper. Cut into 16 equal pieces by first making one vertical cut down the center and then seven horizontal cuts across each half.
  7. Prepare baking sheet. Line a 9×13 inch baking sheet with parchment paper to catch any excess chocolate coating.
  8. Melt chocolate coating. Place the chocolate melting wafers in a microwave-safe bowl and microwave on 50% power for 1 minute. Stir well, then add the vegetable oil and continue microwaving in 30-second intervals at 50% power, stirring after each, until the mixture is smooth and fluid.
  9. Coat with chocolate. Using two forks or dipping tools, carefully dip each cut bar fully into the melted chocolate coating, ensuring it is thoroughly covered. Transfer the coated bars onto the prepared baking sheet.
  10. Final chill. Refrigerate the coated bars on the baking sheet for 30 minutes to allow the chocolate coating to harden before serving.

Notes

  • For best results, chill the bars overnight to ensure they are fully firm before coating.
  • Use parchment paper to easily remove bars without breaking.
  • If chocolate coating is too thick, add a little more vegetable oil to thin it out.
  • Store bars in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week.
  • Soft chewy caramels can be substituted with homemade caramel squares if preferred.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: American

Keywords: Homemade Milky Way Bars, Chocolate bars, Marshmallow, Caramel, Chocolate coating, Candy bars, No bake dessert, Sweet treat

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