Gumdrop Nougat
Gumdrop nougat combines white chocolate, marshmallows and colorful Dots in a soft, chewy no-bake candy made with just 4 main ingredients.
Servings: 32
Equipment
- Glass Baking Dish 8-Inch Square
Ingredients
- 2 Tablespoons unsalted butter
- 10 Ounces mini marshmallows
- 10 Ounces Dots candy
- 1¾ Cups white chocolate chips
- Cooking spray as needed
Instructions
- Line an 8-inch square baking pan with parchment paper.
- Microwave the white chocolate chips in a microwave-safe bowl in 30-second intervals, stirring well after each, until completely melted and smooth.
- Set the bowl aside when the chocolate is creamy and smooth.
- Add the butter and marshmallows to a large microwave-safe bowl. Microwave until the marshmallows are puffed and soft, checking and stirring frequently.
- Take the bowl out of the microwave and stir until the marshmallows are smooth and the butter has completely melted.
- Immediately add the melted chocolate to the marshmallow mixture and stir quickly until evenly combined.
- Reserve ⅓ cup of Dots and add the rest of them to the bowl and stir to distribute evenly throughout.
- Pour this mixture into your prepared pan immediately.
- Lightly grease your hands with cooking spray, then press the mixture evenly into the pan.
- Press the rest of the Dots into the top of the nougat so the whole thing is colorful with no big gaps.
- Cover the baking dish and let the nougat sit on the counter for about 4 hours or until completely set. If it’s still too tacky, you can pop it in the fridge for an hour.
- Cut into small squares once set (you can pick the size) and serve.
Notes
Work quickly: Once I combine the melted white chocolate and marshmallows, I don't waste much time getting the Dots mixed in and the nougat pressed into the pan. It starts firming up as it cools.
Keep the chocolate smooth: If your melted white chocolate thickens while the marshmallows are melting, give it another short burst in the microwave and stir before combining everything.
Grease your hands: This mixture is sticky. A light coating of cooking spray makes it much easier to press evenly into the pan.
Save some Dots for the top: Stir most into the candy but keep about ⅓ Cup aside. Pressing those into the top gives you a better distribution of color.
Cut small squares: This candy is quite sweet, so I usually cut it into pieces about 1 inch across.
Keep the chocolate smooth: If your melted white chocolate thickens while the marshmallows are melting, give it another short burst in the microwave and stir before combining everything.
Grease your hands: This mixture is sticky. A light coating of cooking spray makes it much easier to press evenly into the pan.
Save some Dots for the top: Stir most into the candy but keep about ⅓ Cup aside. Pressing those into the top gives you a better distribution of color.
Cut small squares: This candy is quite sweet, so I usually cut it into pieces about 1 inch across.
Nutrition
Calories: 88kcal | Carbohydrates: 13g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.03g | Cholesterol: 4mg | Sodium: 16mg | Potassium: 29mg | Fiber: 0.03g | Sugar: 11g | Vitamin A: 25IU | Vitamin C: 0.05mg | Calcium: 20mg | Iron: 0.04mg
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