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Easy Fruity Gumdrop Nougat Candy Recipe

Easy Fruity Gumdrop Nougat Candy

A soft, colorful shortcut nougat made with white chocolate, mini marshmallows, butter, and chopped fruit-flavored gumdrops. This no-bake candy chills into sliceable squares that are perfect for cookie trays, parties, and edible gifts.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 2 minutes
Servings: 30 servings
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1/4 cup Unsalted butter
  • 2 cups White chocolate chips
  • 2 cups Mini marshmallows
  • 2 cups Fruit-flavored gumdrops, cut into halves or quarters

Method
 

Step-by-Step
  1. Line an 8-inch square pan with parchment paper, leaving enough overhang to lift out the chilled candy.
  2. Cut larger gumdrops into halves or quarters. Lightly butter or oil the knife to reduce sticking.
  3. Melt the butter and white chocolate chips together in a saucepan over low heat, stirring frequently, or microwave in 20- to 30-second intervals, stirring after each interval.
  4. Remove the smooth mixture from the heat. Quickly fold in the mini marshmallows and chopped gumdrops, keeping the marshmallows visibly intact.
  5. Transfer the mixture to the prepared pan and press it into an even layer with lightly buttered parchment or greased hands.
  6. Refrigerate for about 2 hours, or until firm. Lift the candy from the pan using the parchment overhang and cut into small squares.

Notes

Use ordinary soft gumdrops rather than very hard or heavily sugar-coated candies. Keep the heat low and remove the white-chocolate mixture before adding the marshmallows so the candy does not become greasy, grainy, or too soft.