Gumdrop Candy

120 mins
Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Add 1 tablespoon of butter to a double boiler.
  2. 2Add 1 tablespoon of butter to a double boiler.
  3. 3Add 1 tablespoon of butter to a double boiler.
  4. 4Add 11 ounces of white baking chips to the double boiler.
  5. 5Add 11 ounces of white baking chips to the double boiler.
  6. 6Add 11 ounces of white baking chips to the double boiler.
  7. 7Add 10 ounces of mini marshmallows to the double boiler.
  8. 8Add 10 ounces of mini marshmallows to the double boiler.
  9. 9Add 10 ounces of mini marshmallows to the double boiler.
  10. 10Melt the mixture down until smooth, making sure not to overcook it.
  11. 11Melt the mixture down until smooth, making sure not to overcook it.
  12. 12Melt the mixture down until smooth, making sure not to overcook it.
  13. 13Once melted, the mixture will look like a smooth, viscous liquid.
  14. 14Once melted, the mixture will look like a smooth, viscous liquid.
  15. 15Once melted, the mixture will look like a smooth, viscous liquid.
  16. 16Add a whole box of gumdrops to the melted mixture.
  17. 17Add a whole box of gumdrops to the melted mixture.
  18. 18Add a whole box of gumdrops to the melted mixture.
  19. 19Fold the gumdrops into the mixture until evenly distributed.
  20. 20Fold the gumdrops into the mixture until evenly distributed.
  21. 21Fold the gumdrops into the mixture until evenly distributed.
  22. 22Pour the mixture into a parchment-lined dish.
  23. 23Pour the mixture into a parchment-lined dish.
  24. 24Pour the mixture into a parchment-lined dish.
  25. 25Refrigerate the mixture for at least 2 hours, or preferably overnight.
  26. 26Refrigerate the mixture for at least 2 hours, or preferably overnight.
  27. 27Refrigerate the mixture for at least 2 hours, or preferably overnight.
  28. 28Once chilled, remove the nougat from the dish and cut it into squares.
  29. 29Once chilled, remove the nougat from the dish and cut it into squares.
  30. 30Once chilled, remove the nougat from the dish and cut it into squares.

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 11 ounces white baking chips
  • 11 ounces white baking chips
  • 11 ounces white baking chips
  • 10 ounces mini marshmallows
  • 10 ounces mini marshmallows
  • 10 ounces mini marshmallows
  • 1 box gumdrops
  • 1 box gumdrops
  • 1 box gumdrops

Equipment

double boilerspatulaparchment paperdish

Tips

  • Melt the mixture down enough to where it's just melted; don't overcook it.
  • Best to chill overnight for optimal setting.