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This nostalgic Jelly Nougat Candy brings chewy gumdrop bites together with smooth, sweet white chocolate and marshmallows. It’s a crowd-pleaser for any get-together, especially around the holidays.
INGREDIENTS
- 2 cups gumdrops: Dice 'em up for pops of color and fruity taste all through your treat.
- 4 cups white chocolate chips: They melt down to make everything creamy and dreamy.
- 4 tbsp butter: This makes the whole mix rich and helps get things nice and smooth.
- 20 oz mini marshmallows: Melt these for that soft, stretchy, chewy bite you love.
INSTRUCTIONS
- Step 7:
- Scoop out your nougat from the pan using the parchment, pull off the top layer, chop it into squares, and pass around to share.
- Step 6:
- Let your pan chill out in the fridge overnight—or until it's totally solid—before trying to take it out.
- Step 5:
- Pour the blend in your lined pan. Pop a second parchment sheet on top and gently press with your hands to spread it right to the edges.
- Step 4:
- Grab a 9x13 pan, lay parchment with edges hanging over, and give it a light spritz of nonstick spray.
- Step 3:
- Toss in those gumdrop pieces and stir so they're scattered in every bite.
- Step 2:
- Add your white chocolate chips to the warm marshmallow mix. Nuke it another 30 seconds and stir. Repeat till everything is smooth and sticky.
- Step 1:
- Throw butter and marshmallows in a big microwave bowl. Zap for a minute, stir, repeat for one more minute. Mix till fully smooth and even.
Serving and Storage Tips
- You can keep these nougat bites in a sealed box in the fridge for about a week—easy grab-and-go treat.
- When making them as gifts, wrap each chunk in wax paper or pack them in pretty tins—people love a little homemade touch.
- They taste best when cold out of the fridge or after warming up a bit to room temp for extra chewiness.
Helpful Notes
- Be sure your butter and marshmallows blend up completely before adding in white chocolate—that’s how you get a smooth finish.
- Tiny diced gumdrop bits spread flavor everywhere and keep things from getting clumpy.
- Letting your nougat chill overnight gives you nice, clean cuts and keeps things from sticking.
Tips from well-known chefs
- Ina Garten says to go for top-notch white chocolate—that means melty, creamy goodness.
- Martha Stewart likes a dash of sea salt tossed in to help cut through the sweetness just right.
- Jamie Oliver suggests mixing in some nut pieces, so you get a surprise crunch in every bite.
WHY YOU'LL LOVE THIS
- This is a super simple treat that only needs a handful of ingredients.
- Creamy chocolate, gooey marshmallow, and fruity chewy gumdrops turn every bite into a trip down memory lane.
- It’s awesome for parties, family nights, or packaging up as a homemade present for someone special.
VARIATIONS
- Mix in chopped pecans or almonds if you want more crunch and some nutty flavor notes.
- If you want to shake things up, swap in jelly beans or another chewy candy instead of gumdrops.
- For holiday vibes, pick red and green gumdrops for that extra splash of festive fun.