Here’s the easy, old-fashioned Gumdrop Nougat Candy recipe — no special equipment, no boiling sugar, and only 3–4 ingredients. It’s a classic Christmas treat but great all year!

🍬 Gumdrop Nougat Candy (No-Bake)

Makes: ~40 small pieces
Time: 10 minutes prep + cooling

⭐ Ingredients

• 2 tbsp butter
• 2 cups white chocolate chips or chopped white baking chocolate
• 1 (10 oz / 283g) bag mini marshmallows
• 1 to 1½ cups gumdrops, cut in half (use the fruit-flavored ones, NOT spice drops)

Tip: Coat your knife in oil to cut gumdrops easily.

👩‍🍳 Instructions

1. Prep

1. Line an 8×8 pan with parchment paper (leave overhang for lifting).
2. Cut gumdrops into halves or quarters.

2. Melt the Base

Use ** LOW heat** — this is important so the marshmallows don’t scorch.

Stovetop:

1. In a heavy pot, melt butter over low heat.
2. Add white chocolate chips; stir constantly until almost melted.
3. Add marshmallows and continue stirring until everything is smooth.

Microwave: (easier but watch closely!)

1. Melt butter + white chocolate in 20–30 sec bursts, stirring each time.
2. Add marshmallows and microwave another 20–30 seconds until stirrable.

3. Mix In Gumdrops

1. Remove from heat.
2. Let mixture cool 1–2 minutes so gumdrops don’t melt.
3. Fold in the gumdrops evenly.

4. Spread & Chill

1. Transfer mixture into your prepared pan.
2. Press gently with a spatula to level.
3. Refrigerate 2–3 hours until firm.

5. Slice

Lift from the pan and cut into squares or bars.

💡 Tips for Perfect Gumdrop Nougat

• Low heat is essential — overheated white chocolate will seize.
• Use fresh gumdrops so they stay chewy.
• For cleaner cuts: warm your knife under hot water, wipe dry, then slice.
• Store at room temperature in an airtight container for softer nougat; refrigerate for firmer pieces.

⭐ Variations

• Add almonds or cashews for a Rocky-Road-style twist.
• Use red + green gumdrops for a holiday version.
• Add ½ tsp vanilla or almond extract to deepen flavor.
• Roll into logs instead of bars for gifting.

If you’d like, I can also give you:
🍫 Chocolate-coated gumdrop nougat • 🍒 Cherry-almond nougat • 🍬 Marshmallow-only no-bake nougat • 🎁 Printable recipe card.