Easy Christmas Gumdrop Nougat Candy
Indulge in the festive spirit with this delightful Easy Christmas Gumdrop Nougat Candy recipe! Essential ingredients include butter, white chocolate chips, mini marshmallows, and colorful red and green gumdrops. Perfect for holiday gifting, this no-bake treat is a joyous addition to your Christmas celebrations.
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Servings: 60 Candies
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons of butter
- Two 225-gram packages of high-quality white chocolate chips Note: Chipits are not recommended
- Two 250-gram packages of mini marshmallows
- 1 1/2 cups of red and green gumdrops chopped (see additional notes for procurement)
Instructions
- Preparation of Baking Dish: Begin by lining an 8x8-inch square baking dish with parchment paper, ensuring it covers the bottom and sides adequately.
- Gumdrops Preparation: Proceed to halve the gumdrops and set them aside for later incorporation into the mixture.
- Melting Process: In a double boiler setup, melt the butter, white chocolate chips, and mini marshmallows. To create a double boiler, place a heatproof bowl over a saucepan of gently simmering water, ensuring the bowl fits snugly over the pan. This technique is essential to prevent the mixture from burning.
- Continuous Stirring: While melting, continuously stir the mixture to ensure it becomes smooth and is thoroughly combined. It is imperative to avoid cooking or boiling the mixture; the objective is to melt the ingredients.
- Cooling Phase: Once the ingredients are melted and combined, remove the bowl from heat and let the mixture cool for approximately two minutes.
- Incorporating Gumdrops: After the brief cooling period, stir in the chopped gumdrops, ensuring they are well distributed throughout the mixture.
- Transferring to Pan: Pour the nougat mixture into the prepared baking dish. Due to the stickiness of the mixture, consider using a lightly greased piece of parchment or wax paper to assist in spreading and flattening the nougat evenly in the pan.
- Refrigeration: Refrigerate the mixture for a minimum of two hours to set. For optimal results, an overnight refrigeration is recommended.
- Cutting into Pieces: Once the nougat is set, slice it into 60 bite-sized pieces.
- Storage Recommendations: Store the candy pieces in an airtight container, placing parchment paper between layers to prevent sticking.
- Final Step: The nougat is now ready to be enjoyed.
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