Description
This festive Christmas Gumdrop Nougat Candy is a colorful, sweet treat perfect for holiday celebrations. Combining chewy gumdrops, fluffy marshmallows, and creamy white chocolate, this no-bake nougat is easy to make and delightfully fun to eat. Chilled to set, it forms a soft, sliceable candy bursting with joyful colors and flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
Ingredients
- 10 ounces gumdrops (such as Dots candy)
- 10 ounces mini marshmallows
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 ¾ cups white chocolate chips
Instructions
- Prepare the pan: Line an 8×8-inch baking pan with parchment paper and set aside to prevent sticking and ease removal of the nougat later.
- Melt white chocolate: Place white chocolate chips in a microwave-safe bowl and microwave on high for about 2 ½ minutes, stirring every 30 seconds until completely melted and smooth.
- Heat marshmallow mixture: In a separate microwave-safe bowl, combine mini marshmallows and unsalted butter. Microwave on high for 2 minutes, or until marshmallows puff up and the butter melts.
- Mix marshmallows and chocolate: Stir the marshmallow mixture until smooth, then quickly add the melted white chocolate, mixing thoroughly to create a uniform nougat base.
- Add gumdrops: Gently fold most of the gumdrops into the nougat mixture to distribute them evenly throughout.
- Transfer to pan: Spoon the nougat mixture into the prepared baking pan and press down evenly with greased hands or parchment paper to level the surface.
- Decorate: Press the remaining gumdrops on top of the nougat for a festive decorative finish.
- Chill to set: Place the pan in the refrigerator and chill for at least 4 hours or overnight until the nougat is firm and sliceable.
- Serve: Once set, cut the nougat into squares and serve as a colorful holiday candy treat.
Notes
- Use parchment paper to line the pan to ensure easy removal and prevent sticking.
- Stir chocolate every 30 seconds during melting to avoid burning and ensure smooth texture.
- Work quickly when mixing melted chocolate and marshmallow to maintain smoothness before it sets.
- Press gumdrops gently into the nougat to avoid sinking.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator to maintain freshness.
- For a firmer texture, chill overnight.
