Milky Way Cookies: How to Make Chewy, Chocolate‑Caramel Treats

If you love the buttery chocolate and caramel taste of a Milky Way bar, you’ll go crazy for these cookies. They pack the same flavor into a bite‑size, soft‑and‑chewy cookie that’s easy to bake and perfect for sharing.

Ingredients You’ll Need

Grab these pantry staples – no fancy tools required:

• 1 cup (225 g) unsalted butter, softened
• 3/4 cup (150 g) packed brown sugar
• 1/2 cup (100 g) granulated sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 2 tsp vanilla extract
• 2 ½ cups (315 g) all‑purpose flour
• 1 tsp baking soda
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1 cup (150 g) chopped Milky Way bars (about 4‑5 bars)
• Optional: 1/2 cup chopped nuts or extra chocolate chips for crunch

Everything you already have in the kitchen, plus a candy bar you probably keep in the pantry.

Step‑by‑Step Baking Guide

1. Preheat and prep. Set the oven to 350°F (180°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper – this stops the cookies from sticking.

2. Cream the butter and sugars. In a large bowl, beat the softened butter with brown and white sugar until the mix looks light and fluffy. This usually takes about 2‑3 minutes with an electric mixer.

3. Add eggs and vanilla. Drop in the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each. Then stir in the vanilla. You’ll notice the batter getting a little shiny – that’s a good sign.

4. Combine dry ingredients. In a separate bowl, whisk flour, baking soda, and salt. Slowly add this to the wet mix, stirring just until the flour disappears. Over‑mixing makes cookies tough, so stop at the first sign of a uniform dough.

5. Fold in the Milky Way pieces. Toss the chopped candy bar (and any optional nuts) into the dough. The caramel bits will melt a little during baking, creating gooey pockets.

6. Scoop and bake. Use a tablespoon or a small ice‑cream scoop. Place dough balls 2 inches apart on the parchment. Bake for 10‑12 minutes – the edges should be set but the centers still look a tad soft.

7. Cool. Let cookies rest on the sheet for 2 minutes, then move them to a wire rack. They’ll firm up as they cool, giving you that perfect chewy bite.

That’s it! You’ve turned a candy bar into a cookie that’s crunchy on the outside, gooey in the middle, and loaded with that familiar Milky Way flavor.

Storage tips. Store the cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week. If you want them extra soft, add a slice of fresh bread to the container – it’ll keep the moisture in.

These cookies are great for lunchboxes, afternoon tea, or a quick snack when you need a sweet pick‑me‑up. Feel free to experiment: try swapping the Milky Way for a Snickers or Twix bar, or drizzle extra melted chocolate on top while the cookies are still warm. The sky’s the limit, and the result is always delicious.