These Milky Way Cookies are soft, chewy, and loaded with chocolate, caramel, and chopped Milky Way bars. Perfect for candy lovers and easy to bake at home!
These Milky Way Cookies are soft, chewy, and packed with chocolate, caramel, and chunks of Milky Way candy bars. Perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth, they’re easy to make at home and a total crowd-pleaser. Whether for dessert, snack time, or a special treat, these cookies combine all the best flavors of your favorite candy bar in a homemade cookie.
Another fun recipe using candy bars to try is Twix Thumbprint Cookies. I have been making cookies like this since the kids were little. They are so easy.
The kids also love to help me make Homemade Snickers.
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Why We Love This Recipe
- Soft & Chewy: Perfectly tender texture with every bite.
- Loaded with Candy: Packed with chocolate, caramel, and Milky Way pieces.
- Easy to Make: Simple ingredients and straightforward steps.
- Perfect for Sharing: Great for parties, school treats, or gifting.
- Decadent & Fun: Feels like a special indulgence but made at home.
Ingredients
- Unsalted Butter – Allow to soften at room temperature for easy mixing and a smooth, creamy batter.
- Light Brown Sugar – Adds moisture and rich flavor; Homemade Brown Sugar Recipe works great too.
- Large Eggs – Use room-temperature eggs for easier blending and more even baking.
- Salt – Balances the sweetness of chocolate and caramel; sea salt can be used as an alternative.
- Chocolate Chips – Semi-sweet is classic, but milk or dark chocolate chips work well too.
- Fun Size Milky Way Candy Bars – Chop into bite-sized pieces for gooey chocolate and caramel in every cookie.
The complete ingredient list can be found at the bottom of the page.
How To Make Milky Way Cookies
- Step 1 – Heat Oven – Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
Step 2. In a large bowl, cream together the butter, ¾ cup sugar and brown sugar until the mixture is creamy.
Step 3. Stir in the eggs and vanilla extract.
Step 4. Whisk the flour, baking soda and salt in a different bowl.
Step 5. Gradually add the flour mixture into the wet ingredients until well combined.
Step 6. Add the chocolate chips and candy to the dough.
Step 7. Refrigerate the dough for 15-20 minutes.
Step 8. Scoop the cookie dough onto a cookie sheet prepared with cooking spray. Then bake for 8-10 minutes until the edges are slightly golden browned.
Step 9. Let the cookies rest on the baking sheet for 5 minutes. Then move to a wire rack to cool completely.
Pro Tips
- Combine Ingredients Thoroughly – Mix until all ingredients are fully incorporated. You can do this by hand or with a stand mixer for easier blending.
- Chop Milky Way Bars Properly – Cut the candy bars into bite-sized pieces, not too small, so each cookie gets gooey chunks of chocolate and caramel.
- Use the Right Cookie Scoop – A 1-tablespoon cookie scoop works well. If you use a larger scoop, adjust baking time accordingly.
- Room Temperature Ingredients – Make sure butter, eggs, and cream cheese (if used) are at room temperature. This ensures smooth mixing and prevents lumps.
- Prepare Baking Sheets – Line with parchment paper for easy cleanup and even baking. It also prevents cookies from sticking or spreading too much.
- Allow Cookies to Set – Let cookies rest on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a cooling rack. This helps them firm up and prevents crumbling.
- Don’t Overbake – Cookies should look slightly underdone in the center when you take them out; they will continue to set as they cool.
- Space Cookies Evenly – Leave enough room between cookies on the baking sheet to allow for spreading without merging.
- Optional Chill for Thick Cookies – If you prefer thicker cookies, chill the dough for 15–20 minutes before baking.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, this is cookie recipe can easily be made with different candy bars to make this recipe. If you have leftover Halloween candy use it to make this cookie recipe.
Yes, freezing cookie is great whether you want to freeze the dough or the leftover cookies.
If you want to freeze the dough, prepare the cookie dough as the recipe indicates. Place on a baking sheet and place in the freezer. Allow the dough to freeze for about an hour.
Then place in a freezer bag to pull out the amount you need to bake. This is a great way to bake the amount you need.
You can also freeze leftover cookies after they have baked. Place in a freezer safe container with parchment paper in between the layers.
Freezing cookies will last about 3 to 4 months if stored properly.
Store the cookies in an airtight container or bag at room temperature for up to 1 week.
More Easy Cookie Recipes
Bake a batch of these gooey, chocolatey Milky Way Cookies and treat yourself (and your loved ones!) to the ultimate candy-filled indulgence! Don’t forget to leave a star rating and share your favorite mix-ins or tweaks in the comments.
Milky Way Cookies
Ingredients
- 1 cup Unsalted Butter softened
- 3/4 cup Granulated Sugar
- 3/4 cup Light Brown Sugar
- 2 Large Eggs
- 2 teaspoons Vanilla Extract
- 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon Baking Powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup Chocolate Chip
- 15 Fun Size Milky Way Candy Bars coarsely chopped
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Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
- In a medium bowl, cream together the butter, sugar and brown sugar until the mixture is creamy. Stir in the eggs and vanilla extract.
- Combine the flour, baking soda and salt in a different bowl.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients into the butter mixture until well combined.
- Gently stir the chocolate chips and Milky Way Candy Bars into the cookie dough. Cover and refrigerate the dough for 15-20 minutes.
- Scoop the cookie dough onto a baking sheet and bake for 8-10 minutes until the edges are slightly browned.
- Let the cookies rest on the baking sheet for 5 minutes. Then move to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Then the cookies are ready to serve and enjoy!
