Grinch Christmas Nougat

5 from 1 vote

Try this Grinch Christmas Nougat for a fun holiday candy. Sweet, chewy, bright green nougat with red gumdrops makes every bite festive.

Prep Time10

Cook Time5

Additional Time8

Total Time8 15

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Servings: servings

Author: Jamie Sherman

Line an 8x8 inch baking pan with parchment paper and lightly spray it with nonstick cooking spray. Set aside.
Add the white chocolate chips to a medium mixing bowl. Microwave on high for 2 minutes, stirring every 30 seconds so the chocolate does not burn.
1 ¾ cups white chocolate chips
When the chocolate is smooth, set the bowl aside.
Add the mini marshmallows and butter to a large mixing bowl. If using stick butter, cut it into two or more pieces so it melts faster.
1 bag mini marshmallows, 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
Microwave on high for 2 minutes. Stir, then microwave for another 30 seconds. Stir until the butter is melted and fully mixed in.
Add the green food coloring. Stir until the mixture is evenly colored. Add more coloring a little at a time if you want a deeper green.
¼ teaspoon green oil-based food coloring
Add the melted chocolate to the marshmallow mixture and stir well.
Add ¾ of the quartered gumdrops and fold to combine.
1 cup red gumdrops
Microwave the bowl for 15 seconds and stir again.
Quickly pour the nougat into the prepared pan. Spread it evenly. A rubber glove sprayed with a little nonstick spray can help press it in.
Press the remaining gumdrop pieces over the top.
Refrigerate for 8 hours or overnight.
Slice into ½ inch squares and enjoy.

🥡 STORAGE: Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 1 month.

Keep pieces tightly sealed to keep them soft and chewy.

♨️ REHEATING: None needed. This candy is enjoyed as is.

❄️ FREEZING: Freeze in an airtight container for up to 2 months.

Thaw in the fridge before serving.

💡 TIPS FOR BEST RESULTS: Use oil-based food coloring. Water-based food dyes will seize the chocolate.

Prep all ingredients first because you need to work fast once everything is melted.

Expect the mixture to be sticky before it sets. A sprayed rubber glove helps.

Older marshmallows will still work, but may make the nougat a bit firmer.

🍳 ALTERNATE COOKING METHODS: Melt the white chocolate in a double boiler instead of the microwave if you prefer.

Melt the marshmallows and butter on the stovetop over low heat, stirring often.

♻️ LEFTOVERS: Keep leftovers refrigerated to keep them fresh.

Add extra pieces to holiday snack boards or mix into cookie bars.

📝 NOTES: Lime green oil-based dye can make the color brighter.

If using candy melts instead of dye, the final green will be lighter than the melt color.

Picking only the red gumdrops from multicolor packages may require three boxes, but the Dots all reds boxes work great.

If you want the color brighter, add more oil-based dye a little at a time.

The mixture will be sticky. That is normal for nougat and makes it chewy once chilled.