Gumdrop Nougat Candy
Soft, chewy white chocolate nougat studded with festive red and green gumdrops. No baking required!
Ingredients
- - 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- - 4 cups white chocolate chips about 24 oz
- - 5 cups mini marshmallows about 10 oz
- - 2 cups red and green gumdrops halved if large
Instructions
- Line a 9×13‑inch pan with parchment, leaving overhang. Mist with non‑stick spray.
- In a double boiler, melt butter and white chocolate chips, stirring until smooth.
- Off heat, fold in half the marshmallows until partially melted, then add remaining marshmallows and stir until the mixture is cohesive. Microwave 20–30 seconds if needed.
- Quickly fold in gumdrops.
- Press mixture evenly into prepared pan. Cover and chill at least 4 hours or overnight.
- Lift slab onto cutting board. Slice into 1‑inch squares with a warm knife.
Notes
- Fresh gumdrops prevent hard, sugary bits in the final candy.
- Swap gumdrops for fruit‑slice candies or chopped gummy bears for a fun twist.
- Swap gumdrops for fruit‑slice candies or chopped gummy bears for a fun twist.