Grinch Christmas Nougat
Try this Grinch Christmas Nougat for a fun holiday candy. Sweet, chewy, bright green nougat with red gumdrops makes every bite festive.
Servings: 42 servings
Equipment
- 8x8-inch baking pan
- mixing bowl (medium and large)
- rubber spatula
- nonstick cooking spray
Ingredients
- 1 ¾ cups white chocolate chips
- 1 bag mini marshmallows (16 ounces)
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- ¼ teaspoon green oil-based food coloring more as needed
- 1 cup red gumdrops quartered, divided
Instructions
- 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.
Notes
🥡 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.
Nutrition
Serving: 1square | Calories: 84kcal | Carbohydrates: 14g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.02g | Cholesterol: 3mg | Sodium: 14mg | Potassium: 22mg | Fiber: 0.03g | Sugar: 11g | Vitamin A: 19IU | Vitamin C: 0.04mg | Calcium: 15mg | Iron: 0.1mg
