Description
Delight in the festive flavors of Christmas Gumdrop Nougat Candy, a sweet and colorful treat combining creamy white chocolate, soft marshmallows, and vibrant Dots candy. Perfect for holiday celebrations and gift-giving, this no-bake candy is easy to prepare with a rich, chewy texture and bursts of fruity gumdrop flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
Candy and Chocolate
- 10 ounces Dots candy
- 1 ¾ cups white chocolate chips
Marshmallow Mixture
- 1 10-ounce bag mini marshmallows
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
Instructions
- Prepare the Pan: Line an 8×8-inch pan with parchment paper and set aside to make removal of the nougat easy after setting.
- Melt the White Chocolate: Place the white chocolate chips in a small microwave-safe bowl and microwave on high for 2 minutes and 30 seconds, stirring every 30 seconds to ensure the chocolate melts evenly without burning. Once smooth and creamy, set aside.
- Warm Marshmallows and Butter: In a medium mixing bowl, add the mini marshmallows and unsalted butter. Microwave on high for 2 minutes or until the marshmallows puff up and rise to the top of the bowl.
- Combine Marshmallows and Butter: Remove the bowl from the microwave and stir thoroughly until the butter is completely melted and the marshmallows form a smooth mixture.
- Incorporate Melted Chocolate: Quickly add the melted white chocolate to the marshmallow mixture and stir well but work fast to ensure even distribution before the mixture cools.
- Add Most of the Dots Candy: Reserve ⅓ cup of Dots candy and add the remainder into the candy mixture, stirring gently to spread the gumdrops evenly throughout.
- Transfer to Pan: Immediately pour the sticky mixture into the prepared parchment-lined pan. Spray your hands with cooking spray to prevent sticking, then spread the mixture evenly across the pan surface.
- Decorate and Press Remaining Dots: Sprinkle the reserved ⅓ cup of Dots candy on top and gently press them into the nougat to add colorful accents and fill any gaps.
- Set the Nougat: Allow the nougat candy to cool and set at room temperature for about 4 hours and 25 minutes or until firm enough to cut into squares suitable for serving.
Notes
- Spraying your hands with cooking spray is key to preventing stickiness when pressing and spreading the nougat mixture.
- Stir the chocolate every 30 seconds during microwaving to avoid seizing or burning the chips.
- Reserve some Dots candy to decorate the top for an attractive presentation.
- For quicker setting, you can refrigerate the nougat for about 1 to 2 hours, but room temperature setting preserves the chewy texture best.
- Store the nougat candy in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 week.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece (approximately)
- Calories: 190 kcal
- Sugar: 25 g
- Sodium: 35 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 10 mg
