Description
This festive Christmas Gumdrop Nougat Candy combines colorful Dots candy, gooey marshmallows, and creamy white chocolate for a sweet and chewy holiday treat that's easy to make and perfect for sharing.
Ingredients
Scale
Nougat Base
- 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 ensure easy removal of the nougat.
- Melt White Chocolate: Place white chocolate chips in a small, microwave-safe bowl. Microwave on high for 2 minutes and 30 seconds, stopping every 30 seconds to stir until smooth and creamy. Set aside.
- Melt Marshmallows and Butter: In a medium mixing bowl, combine mini marshmallows and unsalted butter. Microwave on high for 2 minutes, or until marshmallows have puffed up.
- Combine Marshmallow Mixture: Remove from microwave and stir until butter is fully melted and marshmallows are smooth.
- Add White Chocolate: Quickly stir the melted white chocolate into the marshmallow mixture, blending thoroughly but swiftly to prevent it from hardening.
- Mix in Dots Candy: Add all but ⅓ cup of the Dots candy to the mixture and stir well to evenly distribute the candy throughout the nougat.
- Transfer to Pan: Immediately pour the mixture into the prepared pan. Use hands sprayed with cooking spray to spread evenly across the pan.
- Top with Remaining Candy: Press the remaining ⅓ cup of Dots candy onto the top of the nougat, filling in any gaps to add vibrant color and texture.
- Chill: Allow the nougat to set and harden in the pan for 4 hours and 25 minutes before cutting into 12 servings.
Notes
- Spray your hands with cooking spray before spreading the mixture to prevent sticking.
- You can substitute white chocolate chips with white candy melts if desired.
- For a firmer nougat, refrigerate instead of room temperature chilling.
- Feel free to use other colorful gummy candies if Dots are unavailable.
- Store the nougat in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece (approx)
- Calories: 180 kcal
- Sugar: 22 g
- Sodium: 25 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 26 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 10 mg
