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!

Stack of Milky Way stuffed snickerdoodles with one cookie split open to display the soft caramel and chocolate filling

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.

Milky Way stuffed snickerdoodle cookies dusted with cinnamon sugar, broken open to reveal a gooey caramel and chocolate center

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.

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.