Description
Recreate your favorite nostalgic treat with this Jelly Nougat Candy recipe! Featuring chewy marshmallows, creamy white chocolate, and colorful gumdrops, it’s a fun and easy homemade candy.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 20 ounces mini marshmallows
- 4 cups white chocolate chips
- 2 cups gumdrops, cut into small pieces
Instructions
1. Prepare the Gumdrops
- Chop the gumdrops into small pieces. Dust lightly with powdered sugar to prevent sticking and set aside.
2. Melt the Base Ingredients
- In a large saucepan, melt butter over low heat.
- Add mini marshmallows, stirring constantly until melted and smooth.
- Gradually stir in the white chocolate chips until fully melted and incorporated.
3. Add the Gumdrops
- Remove the saucepan from heat and let the mixture cool for 2 minutes.
- Gently fold in the gumdrop pieces, ensuring they’re evenly distributed throughout the nougat mixture.
4. Shape the Candy
- Line an 8×8-inch baking dish with parchment paper or lightly grease it.
- Pour the nougat mixture into the dish and spread evenly using a spatula.
5. Chill and Cut
- Place the dish in the refrigerator for 1–2 hours, or until the nougat is firm.
- Once set, remove the nougat from the dish, peel off the parchment paper, and cut into small squares or rectangles.
Notes
- Customization: Use different colored gumdrops for festive occasions like holidays.
- Storage: Store nougat pieces in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.
- To make slicing easier, lightly oil your knife or dust it with powdered sugar.
