Milky Way Gems

Prep: 30 min Cook: 10 min Serves: 24 Cuisine: American

Delightful Milky Way Gems are bite-sized treats with a rich chocolate and caramel flavor, coated in nuts or coconut, perfect for sweet cravings or festive occasions.

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Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1/2 cup firmly packed light brown sugar
  • 1 (12 oz.) jar Milky Way ice cream topping
  • 8 oz. cream cheese
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 3 cups chocolate chip cookie crumbs
  • 1 cup coconut
  • 1 1/2 cups chopped pecans

Instructions

  1. Combine sugar, brown sugar, and Milky Way ice cream topping in a large skillet.
  2. Cook until the sugar dissolves.
  3. Remove from heat and stir in cream cheese until melted. Add vanilla and stir.
  4. Add coconut and chopped pecans. Allow to cool completely.
  5. Roll into balls and coat with additional nuts or coconut (or a mixture of both).

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

773 kcal 39% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 8.8g 18% DV
Total Fat 48.3g 62% DV
Carbs 70g 25% DV
Fiber 5.8g 21% DV
Sugar 30.8g 62% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 210.8mg 9% DV
Potassium 584.8mg 12% DV
Cholesterol 40mg 13% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 111.8mcg 12% DV
Vitamin C 10.2mg 11% DV
Vitamin D 0.1mcg 1% DV
Calcium 88.5mg 7% DV
Iron 2.8mg 16% DV
Diet fit High-fiber
Contains Milk Tree nuts

Estimated from ingredients & per-serving nutrition — verify against package labels for allergies or strict diets.

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).

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