Description

This Jelly Nougat Candy Recipe combines creamy white chocolate with sweetened condensed milk, mini marshmallows, and colorful gumdrops to create a festive, chewy treat perfect for holidays or anytime you crave a sweet delight. The candy is smooth, slightly chewy, and bursting with fruity bites, making it a fun and delicious homemade confection.

Ingredients

Main Ingredients

2 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 cups white chocolate chips
1 (14 oz) can sweetened condensed milk
2 cups mini marshmallows
1 cup gumdrops or fruit jelly candies, cut into small pieces
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Pinch of salt

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Instructions

Prepare the Baking Dish: Line an 8×8-inch square baking dish with parchment paper, leaving some overhang to easily lift out the candy once set.
Melt Butter and Chocolate: In a large saucepan over low heat, melt 2 tablespoons of unsalted butter. Add 2 cups of white chocolate chips and 14 oz of sweetened condensed milk, stirring constantly to ensure everything melts smoothly and evenly.
Add Flavor and Salt: Stir in 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract and a pinch of salt to enhance the flavor balance of the nougat mixture.
Fold in Marshmallows and Gummies: Remove the saucepan from heat. Quickly but gently fold in 2 cups of mini marshmallows and 1 cup of chopped gumdrops or fruit jelly candies, being careful not to overmix so the marshmallows retain some texture.
Transfer and Spread: Pour the nougat mixture into the prepared baking dish. Use a spatula to spread it evenly to the edges for a uniform thickness.
Cool and Set: Let the candy cool at room temperature for 1 hour. Then refrigerate it for at least 2 to 3 hours until it becomes firm enough to cut.
Cut and Serve: Once set, lift the candy out using the parchment paper overhang and cut into 36 small squares for serving.

Notes

Choose colorful gumdrops or fruit jellies to make the candy visually festive.
To cut the candy easily without sticking, lightly oil your knife or dip it in warm water before slicing.
Store the candies in an airtight container with parchment paper layers between pieces to prevent them from sticking together.