Description
These Homemade Milky Way Bars are a decadent candy bar copycat layered with sweet coconut nougat, creamy caramel, and rich milk chocolate. A quick and easy no-bake dessert that’s perfect for holiday trays, gift boxes, or a satisfying sweet tooth fix. This easy recipe makes a delicious treat that’s great for parties, edible gifts, or any time you’re craving a nostalgic, chocolate-covered indulgence. Perfect for anyone who loves quick dessert ideas, candy bar copycats, or fun food ideas.
Ingredients
2 cups sweetened shredded coconut
1/2 cup sweetened condensed milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Pinch of salt
1 (14 oz) bag soft caramels
2 tablespoons heavy cream
2 1/2 cups milk chocolate chips or chopped milk chocolate
1 tablespoon coconut oil (optional)
Instructions
1. Line an 8×8-inch pan with parchment paper.
2. In a bowl, mix coconut, sweetened condensed milk, vanilla extract, and salt until well combined.
3. Press mixture evenly into the prepared pan and freeze for 20 minutes.
4. In a saucepan, melt caramels with heavy cream over low heat, stirring until smooth.
5. Pour caramel over the chilled coconut layer and spread evenly. Freeze for another 15–20 minutes.
6. Lift chilled mixture from pan and slice into bars or squares using a greased sharp knife.
7. Melt chocolate and coconut oil in microwave-safe bowl in 30-second intervals, stirring until smooth.
8. Dip each bar into melted chocolate, tap off excess, and place on parchment-lined tray.
9. Chill bars for 15 minutes or until chocolate sets. Store in fridge or cool pantry.
Notes
For cleaner slices, chill the bars well and use a knife dipped in hot water.
Use high-quality chocolate for a smoother melt and better flavor.
Add chopped nuts or a sprinkle of sea salt to customize the flavor and texture.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 75mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 5mg