Description
This festive Christmas Candy recipe combines creamy white chocolate, gooey mini marshmallows, and cheerful red and green gumdrops to create a colorful and delicious holiday treat. Perfect for gifting or sharing at holiday parties, this no-bake candy is easy to prepare and delightful to eat.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 12 oz white chocolate chips
- 10 oz mini marshmallows
- 1 cup red and green gumdrops or chewy candy, chopped
Instructions
- Prepare Baking Dish: Line an 8x8 inch baking dish with parchment paper and lightly grease it to prevent sticking. Set aside.
- Melt Ingredients: In a large microwave-safe bowl, combine butter, white chocolate chips, and mini marshmallows. Microwave on high for 1 minute, then stir with a greased spatula. Continue microwaving in 30 second increments, stirring after each, until the mixture is fully melted and smooth.
- Cool Mixture: Allow the melted mixture to cool for about 1 minute to avoid melting the candies when added.
- Add Candies: Fold the chopped red and green gumdrops or chewy candies gently into the cooled mixture until evenly distributed.
- Set Candy Layer: Transfer the mixture to the prepared baking dish and press it down evenly using a spatula to form a flat layer.
- Chill: Cover the dish with plastic wrap and refrigerate for a minimum of 4 hours or up to overnight to allow the candy to set firmly.
- Slice & Store: Lift the candy out of the baking dish using the parchment paper. Remove the parchment paper and slice the candy into small bite-sized pieces. Store in an airtight container for best freshness.
Notes
- Use a greased spatula or buttered spoon to prevent sticking while stirring the melted mixture.
- Ensure the mixture is not too hot before adding the gumdrops to prevent melting the candies.
- For a festive touch, use assorted colored gumdrops with different shapes.
- If you do not have an 8x8 baking dish, use a similar sized dish, adjusting thickness accordingly.
- Store the candy at room temperature if consumed within a day; otherwise, refrigerate for longer freshness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece (approximate)
- Calories: 150 kcal
- Sugar: 15 g
- Sodium: 30 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 10 mg
