Description
This Christmas Gumdrop Nougat Candy is a festive and colorful treat combining soft marshmallows, creamy white chocolate, and chewy gummy candies. Perfect for holiday celebrations, this easy-to-make candy features a delightful texture contrast and vibrant pops of flavor from the Dots gumdrops.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 10 ounces Dots Candy
- 1 10-ounce bag mini marshmallows
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 ¾ cups white chocolate chips
Instructions
- Prepare Pan: Line an 8×8-inch pan with parchment paper and set aside to prevent sticking.
- Melt White Chocolate: Place white chocolate chips in a small microwave-safe bowl and microwave on high for 2 minutes and 30 seconds, stirring every 30 seconds to avoid overheating, until smooth and creamy. Set aside.
- Melt Marshmallows and Butter: In a medium mixing bowl, add the mini marshmallows and butter. Microwave on high for 2 minutes or until marshmallows have risen to the top. Remove and stir until butter is fully melted and marshmallows form a smooth mixture.
- Combine Chocolate and Marshmallow Mixture: Quickly add the melted white chocolate to the marshmallow mixture and stir thoroughly but swiftly to combine.
- Add Gumdrops: Stir in all but ⅓ cup of Dots Candy, evenly distributing the gumdrops throughout the nougat mixture.
- Pour into Pan: Immediately pour the mixture into the prepared pan. Spray your hands with cooking spray and spread the mixture evenly.
- Decorate and Set: Press the remaining ⅓ cup of Dots candy onto the top, filling any gaps and adding colorful decoration. Allow the nougat to cool and set at room temperature for approximately 4 hours and 15 minutes until firm.
Notes
- Using cooking spray on your hands prevents the sticky nougat from adhering to your skin while spreading.
- You can substitute white chocolate chips with almond bark or candy melts if preferred.
- For easier cutting, chill the nougat in the refrigerator to firm it up faster.
- Store the nougat in an airtight container at room temperature to maintain freshness.
- Ensure to stir the white chocolate frequently during microwaving to prevent burning.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 210 kcal
- Sugar: 25 g
- Sodium: 30 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 32 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 10 mg
