Gumdrop Marshmallow Nougat

5 from 1 vote

Marshmallow Gumdrop Nougat is soft and chewy and filled with fruity gumdrops. Easy homemade candy recipe for the holiday season or any special occasion -- makes great gifts, too!

Prep Time5

Cook Time2

Course: Dessert, Snack

Cuisine: American

Servings:

Calories: 117kcal

Author: Cara Lanz

Ingredients

10 oz. marshmallows about 6 cups
11 oz. white chocolate chips about 1 ⅓ cups
1 tablespoon butter
6.5 oz. Dots candy, cut in half

Instructions

Spray 9x5 loaf pan with cooking spray, then line it with parchment paper (the spray keeps the paper in place). Spray 2 rubber spatulas with nonstick spray.
In a large microwave-safe bowl, melt marshmallows, white chocolate chips, and butter for 90 seconds, stirring every 30 seconds with a greased spatula, until melted and smooth. Stir in the Dots until well combined.
Use the two greased spatulas to transfer the mixture to the pan -- use one spatula to spoon it in, use the other to scrape it off the first one. Trust me. Smooth out the top with a spatula.
Cool in the refrigerator for 2 hours or until firm enough to cut. Cut into squares and enjoy!

Notes

Have your prepared pan and greased spatulas ready to go before you start making nougat.
You can also make this over a double boiler.
Customize the colors of the gumdrops for the holidays and special occasions.
For a big batch, double the recipe in a 9-inch square baking pan.
Resist the temptation to save a few extra Dots and press them into the top of the mixture. I tried it, and most of them fell out when I cut it into pieces.
Store between layers of wax or parchment paper at room temperature for 3 days or in the fridge for one week. You can also freeze it.

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