Gumdrop Nougat Candy is an easy, microwaveable Christmas treat to wow your kids and brighten up your cookie trays and tables. You can make this white-chocolate based treat with Dots or jelly slices.
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Easy Microwave Christmas Candy
Make your own version of the classic Brach's gumdrop nougat candy!
Did you have a childhood if you don't remember these clear cellophane wrapped jelly nougat candies?
Brach's was sold to Ferrara some years ago and I'm fairly certain the nougat candy is no longer being manufactured.
There are similar candies to the Brach's fruit nougats I'm sure they're not the same.
So if you're feeling nostalgic make a batch of this old-fashioned candy.
Or introduce your kids to this colorful, sweet recipe!
If you're looking for more Christmas candy recipes, check out easy chocolate slow cooker candy, white chocolate holiday bark, or peppermint bark.
More festive Christmas treats include Muddy Buddies and white chocolate M&M Chex mix recipe.
Gumdrop Nougat Candy Ingredients
10 Ounces Dots Candy, (two boxes)
1 10-Ounce Bag Mini Marshmallows
2 Tablespoons Unsalted Butter
1 ¾ Cup White Chocolate Chips
Non-stick cooking spray
See recipe card for quantities
Equipment
- 8x8 pan
- sturdy mixing bowl and spatula
- parchment paper or wax paper
- non-stick cooking spray
- sharp knife or pizza cutter or bench scraper (to slice candy)
- candy wrappers or miniature cups
- Microwave or double boiler
Candy Making Steps
- Melt white chocolate in a microwave-safe bowl or on the range in a double boiler.
- White chocolate burns easily so be sure to stir it thoroughly every 30 seconds or so, scraping the bottom of the bowl and the sides to eliminate any hot spots.
- Melt marshmallows and butter.
- Add melted marshmallow mixture to melted white chocolate.
Recipe Tips
Speed is your friend with this recipe. The key to making this candy is to work quickly.
The longer the mixture sits, the harder it is to stir, especially once you've add the melted white chocolate to the melted marshmallow.
Have everything set up and be speedy. No glancing at the TV if it's on. No returning text messages.
You can use fruit slices if you can't find Dots. Chop those in half and toss with a bit of sugar so the cut sides don't stick together.
Use either a sharp knife or a pizza cutter or a bench scraper to slice this candy.
New to working with white chocolate? See how to melt chocolate and what kind of white chocolate to buy.
Storage
Store this candy in a sealed container in the refrigerator for up to three weeks
Or, store on the counter in an airtight container for up to a week.
Be sure to separate the layers with parchment paper or wax paper so they don't stick.
Nougat Candy Variations
For a less sweet version, replace the Dots candy with dried fruits such as dried cherries and apricots.
Or try that classic Christmas pairing of dried cranberries and chopped pistachios--similar to these holiday no bake bars.
Or for a spicy flavor, use Hot Tamales in place of the Dots!
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Recipe
Gumdrop Nougat Candy
Gumdrop Nougat candy is old fashioned and will make you the holiday here. You'll love this easy, colorful, microwave holiday candy recipe. No candy thermometer needed.
Ingredients
- 1 10-Ounce Bag Mini Marshmallows
- 2 Tablespoons Unsalted Butter
- 1 ¾ Cup White Chocolate Chips
- 10 Ounces Dots Candy (divided) (1 & ½ boxes)
- non-stick spray
Instructions
Line an 8x8 pan with parchment paper and set aside.
Add white chocolate chips to a small, microwave-safe bowl. Microwave on high for 2 Minutes and 30 seconds, pausing every 30 seconds to stir the chocolate chips so they don’t overheat.
Once the chocolate is smooth and creamy, set aside.
Working quickly, add marshmallows and butter to a medium microwave-safe mixing bowl. Microwave on high for 2 minutes or until the marshmallows have puffed up.
Remove from the microwave and stir until the butter has fully melted and the marshmallows are smooth.
Add white chocolate to the marshmallow mixture and stir vigorously to combine.
Add all but ⅓ cup of the Dots candy to the bowl and stir to evenly distribute it throughout the mixture.
Immediately pour candy into the prepared pan.
Spray hands with cooking spray and spread the mixture out evenly in the pan.
Press remaining Dots candy into the top of the nougat, filling in any spots that need more color.
Let rest for 4 hours, covered, on the counter, or until fully set.
If it’s still tacky after four hours, refrigerate for an hour.
Once set, cut into small squares and enjoy!
Notes
If the candy is still tacky after four hours, put it in the fridge to finish setting up.
If your chocolate is too thick by the time the marshmallows have melted, you can return it to the microwave for 30 seconds before adding it to the marshmallow mix.
You can store this candy in the fridge, in a covered container, for up to 1 week. Store on the counter, in a sealed container, for up to 3 days.
If making for Christmas, look for packages of red and green Dots.
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Nutrition Information
Yield 36 Serving Size 1Amount Per Serving Calories 106Total Fat 3gSaturated Fat 2gTrans Fat 0gUnsaturated Fat 1gCholesterol 3mgSodium 17mgCarbohydrates 19gFiber 0gSugar 14gProtein 1g
This nutrition information is an estimate.
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