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Gumdrop Nougat Candy
This colorful Christmas gumdrop nougat is a nostalgic holiday candy treat that's easy to make with just 4 ingredients.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Additional Time
4 hrs
Total Time
4 hrs 15 mins
Servings: 16
Calories: 245 kcal
Course:
Dessert
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 10 Ounces Gumdrop candy such as DOTS
- 10 oz mini marshmallows
- 2 Tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 ¾ Cup white chocolate chips
Instructions
- To Prep: Line and 8-inch square pan with parchment paper.
- Add the white chocolate chips to a microwave-safe bowl and microwave on high in 30 second intervals, stirring between, until melted and smooth.
- In a separate bowl, add the marshmallows and butter and microwave on high for 2 minutes or until the marshmallows have risen to the top of the bowl. Remove from the microwave and stir until the butter has fully melted and the marshmallows are smooth.
- Working quickly, add the melted white chocolate to the marshmallow mixture and stir well. Add all but ⅓ cup of the Dots to the mixture and stir until evenly distributed.
- Scoop the nougat mixture into the prepared pan. Coat hands with oil or cooking spray and press the mixture into the bottom of the pan and spread as needed. Press the remaining gumdrops into the top of the nougat. Allow to set for about 4 hours at room temperature, or in the fridge for at least an hour.
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Notes
- Nutrition information is provided as an estimate only.
- Prep Tips:
- Storage - Keep in an airtight container at room temperature for 2-3 days, or in the refrigerator for up to 1 week. Do not freeze.
- Colors - While we used all colors of the Dots in this recipe, you could also separate them and just use the red and green gumdrops. Depending on the type of gumdrops used, switching out the colors can also allow you to change the flavors of the final recipe.
- Serving - To serve, make sure the nougat is fully set, then use the parchment paper to pop the entire batch of nougat out of the pan. Now you can use a sharp knife to cut into bite-sized pieces.
Nutrition Information
Calories
245kcal
(12%)
Carbohydrates
44g
(15%)
Protein
1g
(2%)
Fat
8g
(12%)
Saturated Fat
5g
(25%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
0.3g
Monounsaturated Fat
2g
Trans Fat
0.1g
Cholesterol
8mg
(3%)
Sodium
40mg
(2%)
Potassium
58mg
(2%)
Fiber
0.1g
(0%)
Sugar
32g
(64%)
Vitamin A
50IU
(1%)
Vitamin C
0.1mg
(0%)
Calcium
41mg
(4%)
Iron
0.2mg
(1%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 16Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 245
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 245kcal | 12% |
| Carbohydrates | 44g | 15% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 8g | 12% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.3g | 2% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Trans Fat | 0.1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 8mg | 3% |
| Sodium | 40mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 58mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 0.1g | 0% |
| Sugar | 32g | 64% |
| Vitamin A | 50IU | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0.1mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 41mg | 4% |
| Iron | 0.2mg | 1% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.