Christmas Gumdrop Nougat Recipe
This festive Christmas Gumdrop Nougat is a sweet, chewy treat featuring melted white chocolate, marshmallows, and vibrant red and green gumdrops. Perfect for holiday gifting or sharing, this no-bake nougat comes together quickly and sets overnight for a colorful, delicious snack.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 8 hours 25 minutes (including overnight setting)
- Yield: About 36 pieces (1 1/2-inch each) 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
Nougat Base
- 2 tablespoons unsalted sweet cream butter
- 24 ounces white chocolate chips
- 20 ounces mini marshmallows
Gumdrop Candy
- 1 cup red dot candy, cut in half
- 1 cup green dot candy, cut in half
Instructions
- Prepare Baking Dish: Line a 9×9-inch baking dish with parchment paper, ensuring it covers the bottom and sides for easy removal of the nougat later.
- Melt Ingredients: Set up a double boiler by placing a heatproof bowl over simmering water. Add the butter, white chocolate chips, and mini marshmallows to the bowl. Stir gradually and continuously until all ingredients have melted together into a smooth, homogenous mixture.
- Mix in Gumdrops: Remove the bowl from heat. Fold in the halved red and green dot candies evenly throughout the melted mixture, reserving a few pieces to sprinkle on top for decoration.
- Set Nougat: Pour the gumdrop nougat mixture into the prepared baking dish and spread it evenly. Sprinkle the reserved candy pieces on top for a festive finish. Allow the nougat to cool to room temperature.
- Cure and Cut: Let the nougat sit out overnight at room temperature to fully set and firm up. Once set, remove from the dish using the parchment paper, and cut into 1 1/2-inch pieces. Store the gumdrop nougat in an airtight container to maintain freshness.
Notes
- Use a double boiler or a heatproof bowl over simmering water to prevent chocolate burning.
- You can substitute red and green gumdrops with other festive candies if preferred.
- Store nougat in a cool, dry place to prevent melting or stickiness.
- For easier cutting, chill the nougat slightly after cooling overnight.
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