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!
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.
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.
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
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the egg, then stir in the vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, and baking soda until combined.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- Chill the dough in the refrigerator - covered - for an hour minimum.
- Using a cookie scoop or spoon, drop 2T sized balls of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
- 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.
- Sprinkle cookies with sea salt. Bake in the preheated oven for 9 minutes.
- Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring them to wire racks to cool completely.
Nutrition Information:
Yield:
16Serving Size:
1 cookieAmount Per Serving: Calories: 175Total Fat: 10gSaturated Fat: 6gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 35mgSodium: 549mgCarbohydrates: 20gFiber: 1gSugar: 10gProtein: 2g
If you enjoyed these cookies, let me know in the comments! I’d also love for you to check out the following cookie recipes:
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