Chewy Christmas Gumdrop Nougat Candy
This chewy nougat candy with gumdrops is festive, fun, and super easy. With just 4 ingredients, it’s a perfect no-bake treat for Christmas trays and gifting.
Equipment
- - 8x8 baking dish
- - Double boiler or heatproof bowl
- - Rubber spatula or wax paper
- - Sharp knife (greased)
Ingredients
- - 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- - 500g mini marshmallows about 2 bags
- - 450g white chocolate chips about 2 bags
- - 1½ cups red and green gumdrops chopped
Instructions
- Line an 8x8-inch baking dish with parchment paper.
- Chop gumdrops into small chunks and set aside.
- In a double boiler, melt butter, marshmallows, and white chocolate over low heat. Stir constantly until smooth.
- Remove from heat. Let cool slightly (2 mins), then stir in gumdrops.
- Press mixture into the pan using wax paper or greased spatula.
- Refrigerate for 2+ hours or overnight until firm.
- Slice into squares using a greased knife and serve.
Notes
- Use high-quality white chocolate for best texture
- Keep leftovers in an airtight container
- Freezes well up to 3 months
- Keep leftovers in an airtight container
- Freezes well up to 3 months