Description
This Jelly Nougat recipe yields a sweet, chewy candy made with white baking chips, mini marshmallows, and colorful gumdrops. Perfect for festive occasions or as a homemade treat, it comes together quickly using a microwave, and requires minimal ingredients and effort.
Ingredients
Scale
Base Ingredients
- 2 Tablespoons salted butter
- 18 oz white baking chips
- 16 oz mini marshmallows
Add-ins
- Gumdrops (quantity not specified, estimated 1 cup or 150g)
For preparation
- Butter or pan spray (for the pan and your hands)
Instructions
- Preparation: Before you begin, ensure all ingredients and tools are ready as you will need to work quickly once the nougat mixture is prepared to spread it evenly in the pan.
- Grease the Pan: Butter or spray a 9×12 inch pan with pan spray to prevent sticking and make removal easier.
- Melt Butter: In a large microwave-safe glass bowl, melt the 2 tablespoons of salted butter in the microwave.
- Add Chips and Marshmallows: Add the white baking chips and mini marshmallows to the melted butter, preparing for melting.
- Microwave and Stir: Microwave the mixture for 90 seconds, then stir to begin combining the ingredients.
- Continue Melting: Microwave in 15-second intervals, stirring after each, until the mixture is just melted and smooth without lumps.
- Add Gumdrops: Quickly pour in the gumdrops and stir rapidly to combine before the mixture begins to set.
- Transfer and Press: Scrape the sticky nougat mixture into the greased pan and use greased hands to press it flat and even.
- Cool and Set: Allow the candy to cool and firm up. Refrigerating can speed up this process.
- Cut into Pieces: Once set, cut the nougat into 60 small rectangular pieces for serving.
- Wrap: Wrap each piece individually in candy wrappers or wax paper squares for storage and presentation.
Notes
- The quantity of gumdrops is not specified; about 1 cup is recommended for balance.
- Use greased hands to handle the sticky nougat mixture for easier spreading.
- Refrigeration helps the nougat set faster if time is limited.
- Store wrapped nougat candies in an airtight container at room temperature or in the fridge for freshness.
- White baking chips work best for melting; do not substitute with regular chocolate chips.
