Description
This Easy Christmas Gumdrop Nougat Candy Recipe is a delightful no-bake holiday treat combining smooth white chocolate, gooey marshmallows, and colorful gumdrops for a festive, chewy candy perfect for sharing during the Christmas season.
Ingredients
Scale
Base Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 cups white chocolate chips
- 1 (16-ounce) bag mini marshmallows
Add-ins
- 1 1/2 cups red and green gumdrops, quartered and dusted lightly with flour to prevent sticking
Instructions
- Prepare the pan: Line an 8×8-inch baking dish with parchment paper, leaving a slight overhang on the sides for easy removal of the nougat candy.
- Melt butter and chocolate: In a large saucepan over low heat, melt the unsalted butter, then add the white chocolate chips. Stir constantly until the chocolate is fully melted and the mixture is smooth.
- Add marshmallows: Add the mini marshmallows to the chocolate mixture, stirring continuously until they are completely melted and incorporated into a glossy, uniform mixture.
- Cool slightly: Remove the saucepan from heat and let the mixture cool for 1–2 minutes to prevent gumdrops from melting when added.
- Fold in gumdrops: Gently fold in the quartered, floured gumdrops until they are evenly distributed throughout the nougat mixture.
- Set in pan: Pour the nougat mixture into the prepared baking dish and spread it evenly using a spatula.
- Chill to set: Let the candy set at room temperature for 6–8 hours until firm or refrigerate for 2–3 hours for quicker setting.
- Slice and serve: Once set, use the parchment overhang to lift the nougat candy out of the pan. Slice into small squares to serve.
Notes
- Dust your knife with powdered sugar or lightly oil it before slicing to prevent sticking.
- Store the gumdrop nougat candy in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week.
- Feel free to use spice drops or fruity gumdrops according to your taste preferences for different flavor twists.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert, Candy
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 15mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
