Homemade Milky Way Bars (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Nougat Layer
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2 cups milk chocolate chips
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1 cup marshmallow fluff
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1/4 cup sweetened condensed milk
→ Caramel Layer
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1 bag (11 oz) soft caramels
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2 tablespoons heavy cream
→ Chocolate Coating
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3 cups milk chocolate chips
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2 tablespoons vegetable oil or coconut oil
# Instructions:
01 -
Line an 8x8-inch square pan with parchment paper.
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Melt 2 cups milk chocolate chips in the microwave, stirring until smooth. Stir in marshmallow fluff and sweetened condensed milk until well combined.
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Spread the nougat mixture evenly in the prepared pan and freeze for 15 to 20 minutes.
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Unwrap caramels and place in a microwave-safe bowl. Add heavy cream and microwave in 20-second intervals, stirring until melted and smooth.
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Pour the caramel over the chilled nougat layer, tilting the pan to spread evenly. Freeze for 30 to 40 minutes.
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Lift the slab out of the pan using parchment paper and cut into rectangles or fun-size bars while still frozen.
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Melt 3 cups milk chocolate chips with vegetable or coconut oil until smooth.
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Dip each nougat-caramel bar into the melted chocolate using a fork, removing excess coating.
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Place coated bars on parchment paper and refrigerate for 30 minutes until the chocolate is set.
# Notes:
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Chill nougat and caramel layers well before slicing for cleaner edges. Melt chocolate and caramel in short intervals to prevent overheating. Adding oil to melted chocolate enhances gloss.