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Easy Christmas Gumdrop Nougat Candy

Easy Christmas Gumdrop Nougat Candy

This Easy Christmas Gumdrop Nougat Candy is a no-bake treat perfect for the holiday season.
Prep Time 25 minutes
Cooling Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 25 minutes
Course candy
Cuisine Christmas
Servings 60 candies
Calories 70 kcal

Equipment

  • 8x8 square baking dish
  • heatproof bowl
  • Saucepan

Ingredients
  

Candy Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoon butter
  • 2 225 gram bags white chocolate chips DO NOT USE Chipits
  • 2 250 gram bags mini marshmallows
  • 1.5 cups chopped red and green gumdrops See notes below for where to buy them

Instructions
 

Preparation Instructions

  • Prepare an 8x8 square baking dish by lining it with parchment paper.
  • Cut the gumdrops in half. Set aside.
  • Melt the butter, white chocolate chips and marshmallows together over indirect medium heat using a double boiler.
  • Continuously stir the mixture until it is smooth and melted together.
  • Remove from heat and let cool for about 2 minutes.
  • Stir in the gumdrops and mix well.
  • Pour the mixture into the prepared pan.
  • Use a lightly greased piece of parchment paper or wax paper to help spread and pat the mixture down into the pan.
  • Refrigerate for at least 2 hours before cutting; overnight is best.
  • Slice into 60 bite sized pieces.
  • To store the candies, use parchment paper between layers.
  • Enjoy this nougat recipe!

Notes

Use ONLY real white chocolate chips; Chipits don't melt.

Nutrition

Serving: 1candyCalories: 70kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 1gFat: 3gSaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 5mgSodium: 30mgPotassium: 50mgSugar: 10gCalcium: 1mgIron: 1mg
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