Mars Homemade Milky Way Candy Bar Copycat Recipe

Ingredients

• 2 cup granulated sugar (for nougat)
• 0.5 cup light corn syrup (for nougat)
• 2 tbsp water (1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons)
• 0.5 cup salt (pinch)
• 2 egg whites
• 35 Kraft caramels (unwrapped)
• 0.25 cup semisweet chocolate chips (for nougat)
• 24 oz milk-chocolate chips (two 12-ounce bags; for coating)

Steps

1. 1

   In a heavy saucepan, combine the granulated sugar, light corn syrup, 1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons of water, and a pinch of salt.

2. 2

   Using a heavy-duty mixer, beat the 2 egg whites until stiff peaks form.

3. 3

   Cook the sugar mixture over medium heat until it reaches the soft-ball stage (approximately 235°F to 240°F).

4. 4

   Slowly pour the hot syrup into the beaten egg whites while continuing to beat with the mixer until the mixture is thick and holds its shape.

5. 5

   Melt the 1/4 cup of semisweet chocolate chips and fold them into the nougat mixture until well combined.

6. 6

   Spread the nougat into a greased or parchment-lined pan and allow it to set.

7. 7

   Melt the 35 unwrapped Kraft caramels (with a splash of water if needed) and spread evenly over the set nougat layer.

8. 8

   Once the caramel and nougat are firm, cut into 14 rectangular bars.

9. 9

   Melt the two 12-ounce bags of milk-chocolate chips in a double boiler or microwave.

10. 10

    Dip each bar into the melted milk chocolate until fully coated, then place on wax paper to cool and harden.

Notes

A heavy-duty mixer is required for this recipe to properly incorporate the hot syrup into the egg whites. Source: More Top Secret Recipes by Todd Wilbur.

Nutrition per serving

• dessert
• candy
• copycat
• chocolate
• caramel
• nougat
• kid-friendly