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Gooey Milky Way Cookie Recipe

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4.7 from 96 reviews
  • Author: Ella
  • Total Time: 35-40 minutes
  • Yield: Approximately 18-20 cookies 1x

Description

These Gooey Milky Way Cookies are a decadent treat featuring a soft, chewy texture with chunks of Milky Way bars and milk chocolate chips baked into a rich buttery dough. Perfect for caramel lovers, these cookies offer a melt-in-your-mouth experience with gooey centers and a simple baking process that yields irresistible homemade cookies.

Ingredients

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Dry Ingredients

  • 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • ½ tsp baking soda
  • ¼ tsp baking powder
  • ¼ tsp salt

Wet Ingredients

  • ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
  • ½ cup brown sugar
  • ¼ cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 tbsp milk

Add-ins

  • ¾ cup chopped Milky Way bars
  • ½ cup milk chocolate chips

Instructions

  1. Cream Butter and Sugars: In a mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar using a hand mixer or stand mixer until the mixture is light, fluffy, and well combined.
  2. Add Egg and Vanilla: Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until the mixture becomes smooth and homogenous, ensuring even incorporation for a consistent cookie base.
  3. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt to evenly distribute the leavening agents and seasoning.
  4. Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients: Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture, adding milk to help soften the cookie dough, ensuring it reaches a workable consistency without being too sticky.
  5. Fold in Candy and Chips: Stir in the chopped Milky Way bars and milk chocolate chips evenly throughout the dough to distribute the gooey caramel and chocolate flavors in every bite.
  6. Chill Dough: Cover the dough and chill it in the refrigerator for 20 to 30 minutes, which helps to firm up the dough, preventing excessive spreading and improving texture during baking.
  7. Scoop Cookies: Using a cookie scoop or spoon, place dough portions onto a parchment-lined baking tray, spacing them adequately to allow for spreading without merging.
  8. Bake: Bake the cookies in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) for 9 to 12 minutes, watching closely to keep the centers soft and gooey while the edges are set and lightly golden.
  9. Cool Before Serving: Allow the cookies to cool on the baking tray for 10 minutes to let the caramel inside firm up slightly, ensuring they hold their shape and retain their gooey texture upon eating.

Notes

  • For best texture, do not overbake; cookies should be soft in the center when removed from the oven.
  • Chilling the dough is key for avoiding excessive spreading and improving cookie structure.
  • Use parchment paper or a silicone baking mat to prevent sticking and promote even baking.
  • Chopped Milky Way bars add caramel and nougat flavor; use good quality candy bars for best taste.
  • Milk chocolate chips complement the candy bars and add extra chocolate richness.
  • Store cooled cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days to maintain freshness.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Keywords: Gooey Milky Way Cookies, caramel cookies, chocolate chip cookies, homemade cookies, soft cookies, easy cookie recipe

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