Four-Ingredient Nougat Bars!

🍬 Four-Ingredient Nougat Bars

Yield: Makes a large batch — perfect for parties or holiday platters
Difficulty: Easy
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Chill Time: 1–2 hours

📝 Ingredients:

👩‍🍳 Instructions:

1. Prepare the Marshmallow Mixture

• In a large microwave-safe bowl, combine:

  • 2 packages of miniature marshmallows

  • 2 tablespoons of melted butter

• Microwave on high for 1–2 minutes, until marshmallows are soft and puffy.

• Stir until smooth and fully combined.

2. Melt the White Chocolate

• In a separate microwave-safe bowl, add 2 packages of white chocolate chips.

• Microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring between each, until fully melted and smooth.

3. Combine the Mixtures

• Pour melted white chocolate into the marshmallow mixture.

• Stir well until completely blended — mixture will be thick and sticky.

4. Add the Gumdrops

• Gently fold in 1½ cups of chopped red and green gumdrops until evenly distributed throughout the nougat.

5. Form the Bars

• Line a 9×13″ baking dish (or similar) with parchment paper or foil, leaving an overhang for easy lifting.

• Transfer the nougat mixture into the dish.

• Press into an even layer using a spatula or clean hands.

6. Chill and Set

• Place the dish in the refrigerator for 1–2 hours, or until firm and fully set.

7. Slice and Serve

• Lift the set nougat from the dish using the parchment or foil overhang.

• Place on a cutting board and slice into bars or squares with a sharp knife.

8. Enjoy and Store

• Serve on a platter or tray.

• Store in an airtight container at room temperature or in the fridge for up to 1 week.

💡 Tips & Tricks:

• Gumdrop Prep: Lightly coat gumdrops in a bit of powdered sweetener or oil spray before folding them in — this helps prevent sticking.

• Variations: Try different colors/flavors of gumdrops for other holidays (e.g., orange & purple for Halloween).

• Scaling Up: This recipe multiplies well — perfect for large events!