Bake irresistible dark chocolate Milky Way cookies with a hint of sea salt. Easy, fun recipe that’s perfect for any chocolate (and candy) lover!

Dark Chocolate Milky Way Cookies with Sea Salt

Welcome to the sweet side of life where dark chocolate meets Milky Way bars in a cookie so indulgent, it could only come from the cosmos!

If you’re ready to take your cookie game to stellar new heights, you’ve landed in the right spot. Today, we’re baking up a batch of dark chocolate Milky Way cookies that are simply out of this world.

And just when you thought it couldn’t get any better, we’re sprinkling a pinch of sea salt on top for that perfect snap of savory meets sweet. You’re going to love this unique cookie recipe!

These aren’t just any cookies; they’re a cosmic twist on your classic dark chocolate delights. Each cookie bursts with gooey Milky Way bars, melded perfectly with rich, dark chocolate dough.

And the sea salt is the secret weapon that elevates these cookies from delicious to divine. The tiny crystals of salt not only enhance the chocolatey goodness but also balance the sweetness of the caramel and nougat from the Milky Way bars.

It’s a flavor fusion that will have you reaching for just one more cookie (again and again!).

.Whether you’re baking up a storm for a party, looking for the perfect gift to show someone you care, or simply treating yourself to a well-deserved snack, these cookies are guaranteed to impress.

Ready to get started? Great! Scroll down for the simplest, most delicious dark chocolate cookies with Milky Way bars you’ll ever find.

Here’s what you’re going to need for these Milky Way cookies.

Ingredients

3/4 cup salted butter, room temperature
1/2 brown sugar, lightly packed
1/2 cup sugar
1 egg
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 1/4 cups all purpose flour
1/2 cup Hershey’s Special Dark Cocoa
1 teaspoon baking soda
8 Fun Size Milky Way Bars
1 tablespoon sea salt

Tips and Thoughts on This Recipe

Instead of using fun sized Snickers, you can also use 1 1/2 king sized Milky Way.

These cookies can be stored on the counter for up to 4 days or in the fridge for up to 5 days if they are in an airtight container or Ziploc bag.

stack of dark chocolate milky way cookies

You can also freeze them in an airtight container for up to two months. When you bring them out of the freezer, let them rise to room temperature naturally as opposed to microwaving.

Get the printable recipe for these cookies below:

Dark Chocolate Milky Way Cookies

Make dark chocolate cookies with Milky Way bars and add a touch of sea salt! Easy, delicious recipe that’s sure to impress.

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Prep Time: 15

Cook Time: 9

Chill Time: 1

Total Time: 1 24

Servings: cookies

Ingredients

3/4 cup salted butter room temperature
1/2 brown sugar lightly packed
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1 egg(s)
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1 1/4 cups all purpose flour
1/2 cup Hershey’s Special Dark Cocoa
1 teaspoon baking soda
8 Fun Size Milky Way Bars
1 tablespoon sea salt

Instructions

[mv_schema_meta name="Preheat the Oven"]Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats.
[mv_schema_meta name="Cream Together Butter, Sugar, Brown Sugar"]In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
[mv_schema_meta name="Beat in the Egg and Add Vanilla"]Beat in the egg, then stir in the vanilla extract.
[mv_schema_meta name="Whisk Together Dry Ingredients"]In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, and baking soda until combined.
[mv_schema_meta name="Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients"]Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
[mv_schema_meta name="Chill the Dough"]Chill the dough in the refrigerator – covered – for an hour minimum.
[mv_schema_meta name="Scoop Dough Onto Cookie Sheet"]Using a cookie scoop or spoon, drop 2T sized balls of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
[mv_schema_meta name="Stuff the Dough Balls with Milky Way Pieces"]Pull the cookie dough balls apart in the middle to place one half of a Milky Way bar into the center. Fold the cookie dough back around the candy bar to cover completely.
[mv_schema_meta name="Sprinkle Cookies with Sea Salt and Bake"]Sprinkle cookies with sea salt. Bake in the preheated oven for 9 minutes.
[mv_schema_meta name="Allow to Cool Then Transfer"]Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring them to wire racks to cool completely.