There’s something irresistible about biting into a soft, cinnamon-sugar snickerdoodle and discovering a melty Milky Way candy bar hidden inside! These Milky Way Stuffed Snickerdoodles take a classic cookie favorite and give it a fun, decadent twist with gooey caramel, rich chocolate, and fluffy nougat tucked into every bite!
Best Stuffed Snickerdoodle Cookies!
If you love soft, cinnamon-sugar-coated Snickerdoodles and gooey caramel-filled candy bars, these Milky Way Stuffed Snickerdoodles are about to become your new favorite cookie! Made with a simple cake mix base and stuffed with Milky Way Simply Caramel Bites, these cookies are incredibly easy to make while delivering bakery-worthy results. Every bite is packed with warm cinnamon flavor and a hidden caramel surprise that makes them irresistible!
Whether you’re baking for the holidays, a cookie exchange, a family gathering, or simply satisfying a sweet tooth, these stuffed Snickerdoodles are guaranteed to impress. Best of all, they come together with just a handful of ingredients, making them perfect for beginner and experienced bakers alike!
Why this Recipe Works:
- A Shortcut Ingredient Makes Baking Easy – The white cake mix creates a soft, chewy cookie base with minimal measuring, making this recipe quick and beginner friendly.
- Cream Cheese Keeps the Cookies Extra Soft – Adding cream cheese gives the dough a rich texture and helps the cookies stay tender for days.
- Milky Way Simply Caramel Bites Create a Gooey Center – As the cookies bake, the caramel softens into a sweet surprise hidden inside every bite.
- They Look Impressive with Very Little Effort – I love how the hidden candy center transforms a simple cookie into a bakery style treat that is perfect for parties, holidays, and gift giving!
Ingredients You’ll Need for the Cookies:
- 1 box White Cake Mix – Acts as the shortcut base for the cookie dough, providing sweetness, structure, and a soft, cake like texture.
- 1 Egg – Helps bind the ingredients together and adds moisture for a chewy cookie.
- 8 tbsp Butter (Melted) – Adds rich flavor and creates a soft, tender cookie texture.
- 4 oz Cream Cheese (Softened) – Gives the dough extra moisture and richness, resulting in soft, bakery style cookies that stay fresh longer.
- 2 tbsp Cinnamon – Adds warm spice throughout the dough and compliments the caramel and chocolate flavors of the Milky Way candy.
- 24 Milky Way Simply Caramel Unwrapped Bites – The star ingredient that creates a gooey caramel filled center inside each cookie.
And the Cinnamon Sugar Mixture:
- 3 tbsp Sugar – Creates a sweet, slightly crisp exterior that gives Snickerdoodles their signature finish.
- 1 tsp Cinnamon – Mixed with the sugar to add the classic warm, cinnamon spiced flavor and aroma that makes Snickerdoodles so irresistible.
How to Make Milky Way Stuffed Snickerdoodles
- In a medium size bowl, beat together 1 box white cake mix, 1 egg, and 8 tbsp melted butter until a soft dough forms.
- Then beat in 4 oz softened cream cheese and 2 tbsp cinnamon until well combined.
- Refrigerate for 30 minutes.
- Whisk together 3 tbsp sugar and 1 tsp cinnamon in a small bowl. Set aside.
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- Scoop dough into 1 1/2 tbsp size balls. Roll each one around a Milky Way Simply Caramel Unwrapped Bite, sealing around all sides.
- Then roll into the cinnamon sugar mixture and place on the prepared baking sheet, leaving room between the cookies to spread.
- Bake for 10 minutes.
- Let sit on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a cooling rack.
My Best Tips:
- Fully Enclose Candy in the Dough – Make sure there are no gaps or thin spots around the Milky Way bite. This helps prevent the caramel from leaking out during baking.
- Roll Generously in Cinnamon Sugar – A thorough coating gives the cookies their classic Snickerdoodle flavor and creates a beautiful crackled finish.
- Don’t Overbake – Remove the cookies when the edges are set but the centers still look slightly soft. They will continue to firm up as they cool.
- Reshape the Cookies – With the edge of a spatula right after removing from the oven while they are still soft.
- Let Them Cool for a Few Minutes Before Moving Them – The caramel center will be extremely hot right out of the oven and the cookies will be delicate.
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Milky Way Stuffed Snickerdoodles
These Milky Way Stuffed Snickerdoodles are soft, chewy, and packed with a gooey caramel center! Easy to make with cake mix, they are perfect cookie lovers!
Ingredients
Cookies
- 1 box White Cake Mix
- 1 Egg
- 8 tbsp Butter, Melted
- 4 oz Cream Cheese, Softened
- 2 tbsp Cinnamon
- 24 Milky Way Simply Caramel Unwrapped Bites
Cinnamon/Sugar
- 3 tbsp Sugar
- 1 tsp Cinnamon
Instructions
- In a medium size bowl, beat together cake mix, egg, and melted butter until a soft dough forms.
- Then beat in softened cream cheese and 2 tbsp cinnamon until well combined.
- Refrigerate for 30 minutes.
- Whisk together sugar and 1 tsp cinnamon in a small bowl. Set aside.
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- Scoop dough into 1 1/2 tbsp size balls. Roll each one around a Milky Way bite, sealing around all sides.
- Then roll into the cinnamon sugar mixture and place on the prepared baking sheet, leaving room between the cookies to spread.
- Bake for 10 minutes.
- Let sit on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a cooling rack.
Nutrition Information:
Yield:
24Serving Size:
1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 345Total Fat: 16gSaturated Fat: 10gUnsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 28mgSodium: 153mgCarbohydrates: 46gFiber: 1gSugar: 37gProtein: 3g
The nutrition facts were automated by the Nutritionix database. Because it's done by automation, it is best practice to double check for accuracy.









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