Milky Way Brownies feature brownies topped with a layer of nougat, then a layer of caramel, then a layer of milk chocolate. They are easy and so yummy!
I am so excited to share these Milky Way Brownies with you all!
I only eat a few different kind of candy bars, and Milky Way bars have been a favorite since I was a child.
They are also a favorite of my kids. So I thought, why not put the components of a Milky Way on the top of brownies.
Brilliant!
I must warn you – these are highly addicting.
Also, these are the type of brownies that must be eaten with a fork. My daughter ate one with her hands, and she ended up standing over the sink.
These got all gooey and melt-y while I was taking pictures.
I didn’t mind though, because gooey caramel on top of brownies is one of my new favorite things.
The caramel did set back up when I put them back in the fridge.
If I think about it before I want to eat one then I will cut a piece and let it get room temperature before I eat it.
Other times I just eat it straight out of the fridge. They are a little easier to eat after they are nice and soft.
Sometimes though, I don’t have that kind of patience.
I use the kind of chocolate spread that comes in a plastic jar, and is found on the aisle with the peanut butter.
You could use Nutella, if you would like.
Another tip for these Milky Way Brownies is to use a sharp knife to cut them.
As you can see in the photos, the chocolate is kinda thick, so a sharp knife makes cutting them easier.
The chocolate layer cracks sometimes when I cut it, but that’s okay because it’s not staying in one piece where it’s going anyway.
Some other candy bar inspired recipes I have come up with are these Almond Joy Cookies and this Twix Poke Cake. They are both very yummy!
Milky Way Brownies
Ingredients
For the brownies:
- 1 box brownie mix 18.4 ounces
- 1/2 cup canola or vegetable oil
- 3 eggs
- 3 tablespoons water
For the nougat layer:
- 1 container marshmallow fluff 7 ounces
- 2/3 cup chocolate spread
For the caramel layer:
- 1 package caramels 11 ounces
- 6 tablespoons milk
For the chocolate layer:
- 1 package milk chocolate chips 11.5 ounces
- 2 tablespoons shortening
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°. Spray a 9" X 13" pan with cooking spray.
- In a large bowl combine brownie mix, oil, eggs and water. Pour into prepared pan and bake for 23-27 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the middle comes out almost clean. Edges will appear dry and the center will still look a little moist. Let cool completely.
- In a medium bowl mix marshmallow fluff and chocolate spread. Microwave for 30 seconds, stir and microwave another 30 seconds until the mixture is a spreadable consistency. Spread over cooled brownies, working quickly. Refrigerate while you make the caramel mixture.
- Put caramels and milk in a medium bowl and microwave in one minute intervals, stirring each time, for 2 minutes, then 30 second intervals until caramels are melted. (Mine took a total of 3 minutes.) Spread over nougat mixture. Refrigerate for 30 minutes.
- Place chocolate chips and shortening in a bowl and microwave in 30 second intervals, stirring after each, unitl melted. (Mine took 1 minute.) Poor over caramel layer. Refrigerate for a couple of hours before cutting and serving.
- Store tightly covered in the refrigerator.
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These look amazing, and I know they have to be delicious!
Yes! Thanks
Hey there! This look delicious-where can I find chocolate spread and what exactly is it?
It is sort of like Nutella, without the nuts. Hershey’s is the brand my grocery store carries. It comes in a plastic jar and you find it on the aisle right next to the peanut butter. Hope this helps!
Thank you!!!
Your welcome!
They look seriously rich and addictive! I am drooling over that melted caramel layer :-))
Very addicting, thanks!