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Cookie Recipe of the Week: Milky Way Brownies – Simple Layered Bar Version and Easy and Quick Version

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They’re like eating a candy bar in bar cookie form. Can you say a-m-a-z-i-ng?

Milky Way candy bars debuted in 1923, the brainchild of Mars, Incorporated food company founder Franklin C. Mars. Contrary to urban legend, the candy bar was not named for the galaxy but rather the Milky Way milkshake, a popular malted chocolate dessert. By 1930, Milky Way was the #1 selling candy bar in the world. Today, the bars account for $100 million in sales.

The candy bar is made up of layers of chocolate nougat (a creamy, sweet filling) and caramel with a firm milk chocolate coating. European versions omit the caramel layer.The brownie recipe uses that same layered format. And it’s uber-simply simple when you use a brownie mix.

Get the full recipe for layered Milky Way Brownies … and check out our Brownies Pinterest board for more easy brownie recipes.

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Cookie Baking Tip: Top Tip for Melting Caramels

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