Description
This old-fashioned Christmas gumdrop nougat candy is a delicious and festive holiday treat. Full of red and green Christmas gumdrops, it’s perfect for gift giving.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 bags (11 oz. each) white chocolate chips
- 2 bags (10 oz. each) mini marshmallows
- 1–1/2 cups halved red and green Christmas gumdrops
Instructions
- Line an 8″ x 8″ baking dish with parchment paper.
- In a large double boiler, melt the butter and then stir in the chocolate chips one bag at a time. Stir constantly. Keep the heat low/medium.
- Once the chocolate is almost melted, stir in the mini marshmallows one bag at a time. Keep stirring until they melt. It will be thick and sticky.
- Remove the bowl from the heat and let cool for about 3-4 minutes. Then slowly stir in the gumdrops.
- Spread into the baking dish and use a piece of parchment paper to push it down and spread the mixture evenly.
- Let cool, cover with plastic wrap, and refrigerate overnight.
- Cut with a sharp knife into 48 pieces or your preferred amount.
- Store in a covered container in the fridge and let come to room temperature before serving.
Notes
- Use fresh ingredients for best results.
- Store in an airtight container to maintain freshness.
- Adjust gumdrop quantity based on preference.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 20mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 5mg