Gumdrop Nougat Candy
Gumdrop Nougat Candy is a traditional candy that's equal parts creamy, sweet, and delish! This classic holiday recipe is great for gifting.
Servings: 64
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp Butter
- 22 oz White Chocolate Chips
- 1 tbsp Vegetable Shortening
- 20 oz Mini Marshmallows
- 1 1/2 cup Red and Green Gumdrops We had to buy 8 boxes of Dots to get enough red and green
Instructions
- Line an 8×8" square baking dish with parchment paper. Set aside.
- Cut the gumdrops in half (top to bottom). Set aside.
- Combine chocolate chips and shortening in a microwave safe bowl.
- Heat for 30 seconds then stir. Repeat until chocolate is melted and smooth. Set aside.
- Melt butter in another microwave safe bowl.
- Add marshmallows to bowl and heat for 30 seconds and then stir. Repeat until marshmallows are melted and smooth.
- Quickly add chocolate mixture to marshmallow mixture.
- Stir until incorporated. Note if mixture starts to bind, microwave for 30 seconds and stir to loosen.
- Fold in cut gumdrops to distribute evenly.
- Lightly grease a piece of parchment paper. Use it to press the sticky nougat down into the corners.
- Allow to set up before cutting.
Notes
Work VERY quickly stirring vigorously after adding melted chocolate to melted marshmallows.
If mixture starts to bind up, microwave again for a few seconds at a time.
Nutrition
Calories: 103kcal | Carbohydrates: 17g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 3mg | Sodium: 21mg | Potassium: 28mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 13g | Vitamin A: 14IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 20mg | Iron: 1mg