Fruity Gumdrop Nougat Candy (2024)

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This Fruity Gumdrop Nougat Candy is a popular marshmallow and white chocolate-based confection that has a sweet, chewy texture. I found this easy recipe in an old cookbook for gumdrop nougat that can be made at home. With only four ingredients and 10 minutes of hands-on time, this is the perfect holiday treat!

If you’re looking for a delicious giftable sweet treat for friends or family this holiday season, this nougat is perfect! It has a lovely white chocolate & vanilla flavoring and is loaded with fruit Dots candy gumdrops. Kids and adults alike love this tasty treat which is a little messy to make, but worth it once you have the right tips and tricks.

Why I love this Candy

Around the holiday season, I love to make homemade candies like this Turtle Candy recipe. There is just something so magical about being in the kitchen creating tasty confections that put a smile on my loved ones’ faces. I love this Fruity Gumdrop Nougat for a few reasons.

It doesn’t require a thermometer
Is a no-bake sweet treat.
Can be made in the microwave.
Features my favorite candy – Dots!
Stores well in the refrigerator.
Is light and airy – not a heavy fudge!

How to Make Gumdrop Nougat Candy

Making gumdrop nougat is pretty easy, but can get kind of messy pretty quickly!

You will want to measure out all your ingredients. Have them all ready to go since this process happens quickly!

Make sure your pan is lined with wax or parchment paper as well.

Since these will set in the refrigerator make sure you have space set aside in there too.

Add the marshmallows, white chocolate chips, and butter to a large microwave-safe bowl.

Microwave for 90 seconds. Pause the microwave around the 45-second mark and stir the mixture.

Microwave for an additional 30 seconds, pausing to stir again at the 15-second mark. The mixture will be fluffy, thick, and creamy.

Add 2 cups of Dots to the mixture, and mix them in to combine.

Quickly add the nougat onto the lined pan. You will need to work quickly to spread the mixture because it cools fast. This is the messiest part of this process.

Once all the mixture is in the pan, I suggest using clean hands sprayed with nonstick spray to spread the mixture and make sure it is smooth.

Once spread, place the pan in the refrigerator for at least 6 hours or until set.

When it is time to cut the squares, spray a knife with nonstick baking spray and cut into 1-1/2 inch cubes. These can get sticky so be sure to store them in the refrigerator *see below for tips.

Recipe Tips

My favorite tip for making this recipe is to make sure you have everything prepared before you get started.

If you feel like your nougat is still sticky when it comes time to cut it, place it in the freezer for 30 minutes and try again.

Spray your hands with nonstick spray to prevent the nougat from sticking while smoothing it out. Do the same to your knife when it comes time to cut the candy into squares.

You can use holiday-colored gumdrops to make this as well. Traditional spice drops, sugar gumdrops, or even quartered fruit jellies can be used in this recipe.

Milk chocolate can also be used in this recipe if you prefer that type of flavor.

Help my Nougat is Sticking

If your nougat is not set enough, it will stick to your wax or parchment paper. Some cheaper brands of parchment paper also do not have good nonstick abilities (Dollar Tree kind). To prevent any mishaps, consider the following:

Never make this candy without a nonstick paper like wax or parchment paper.
Coat your paper with nonstick spray or a little shortening to make peeling it off easier.
Add nougat to the freezer before peeling off the paper to make this easier.
If your paper is sticking regardless, slice off a thin layer with the paper and discard.

How to Store Nougat Candy

Store nougat in an airtight container with layers of parchment paper in-between each row to prevent sticking.

You can also freeze this candy for up to 3 months when stored in a freezer-safe, airtight container.

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5 from 25 votes

Fruity Gumdrop Nougat Candy

This Fruity Gumdrop Nougat Candy is a four ingredient, popular marshmallow and white chocolate-based confection that has a sweet, chewy texture.

Prep Time 10 minutes minutes

Cook Time 4 hours hours

Total Time 4 hours hours 10 minutes minutes

Course Dessert, Snack

Cuisine American

Servings 24 pieces

Calories 264cal

Author Amy Desrosiers

Cost $8

Equipment

9 x 13 pan
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wax or parchment paper
microwave-sage large glass bowl
Microwave
Rubber Spatula
measuring cups
nonstick baking spray

Ingredients

18 ounces white chocolate chips
16 ounces mini marshmallows
2 tablespoons butter unsalted
2 cups Dots Fruity Candy

Instructions

Line a 9 x 13 pan with wax or parchment paper. Spray the wax or parchment paper with nonstick spray.
Add the marshmallows, white chocolate chips, and butter to a large microwave-safe bowl.
Microwave for 90 seconds. Pause the microwave around the 45-second mark and stir the mixture.
Microwave for an additional 30 seconds, pausing to stir again at the 15-second mark. The mixture will be fluffy, thick, and creamy.
Add 2 cups of Dots to the mixture, and mix them in to combine.
Quickly add the nougat onto the lined pan. You will need to work quickly to spread the mixture because it cools fast. This is the messiest part of this process.
Once all the mixture is in the pan, I suggest using clean hands sprayed with nonstick spray to spread the mixture and make sure it is smooth.
Place the pan in the refrigerator for at least 6 hours or until set. To speed up the process, use the freezer and freeze for about 2 hours or until set.
When it is time to cut the squares, remove the baking paper from the nougat. Place it (while cold) on a cutting board. Spray a knife with nonstick baking spray and cut into 1-1/2 inch cubes. These can get sticky so be sure to store them in the refrigerator (or freezer) between coated wax or parchment paper.

Notes

Nutritional values may vary and are meant to be a guide.

How to prevent the paper from sticking to your candy:

Never make this candy without a nonstick paper like wax or parchment paper. Dollar store parchment paper is subpar and does not have good nonstick agents on it–trust me, I have learned the hard way over, and over.
Coat your paper with nonstick spray or a little shortening to make peeling it off easier.
Add nougat to the freezer before peeling off the paper to make this easier.
If your paper is sticking regardless, slice off a thin layer with the paper and discard.

Nutrition

About Amy Desrosiers

Hi! I am Amy! I am a former teacher, fueled by coffee, and cheese. I love photography and always have a camera handy! I might be a little obsessed with cute photography props, and Rae Dunn, but all is good! Welcome to my site! I hope you find an easy to make recipe, or product you might also love!

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Comments

Kathy Kalisch says
December 17, 2021 at 1:06 pm

Hi Amy,
I just have a quick question for you….do you put any parchment on top of the candy when it goes in the fridge to cool? Just wondering… Kathy
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- Amy Desrosiers says
  December 18, 2021 at 4:45 pm
  
  Hello Kathy, I do not! Just make sure you grease the bottom parchment & freeze to set if the fridge is taking too long.
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Sue says
December 19, 2021 at 1:21 pm

Amy, I would not say my ingredients was fluffy before I added my dots. what level on your microwave did you use🤔🤔🤔🤔🤔
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- Amy Desrosiers says
  December 23, 2021 at 12:32 pm
  
  Hello,
  Ours is set to standard power. 1000 watts.
  It probably depends on the marshmallow brand might cause that. It should still work!
  Just make sure everything is greased. You might want to freeze to set.
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Mindy says
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December 21, 2021 at 11:10 am

I made these (as well as your yummy turtles) for my upcoming “sweets” exchange. I’m not sure these flavors will be everyone’s cup of tea but I think it’s a super fun treat and a good pretty easy recipe. I love the colors and I think it tastes delicious (hello…marshmallows, DOTS, and white chocolate)! Thank you again Amy!!
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- Amy Desrosiers says
  December 23, 2021 at 12:31 pm
  
  Thank you so much! So kind of you Mindy to try my recipes! Appreciate it!
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Laura S says
June 18, 2022 at 1:41 pm

Hi Amy! Such a happy recipe to make! Quick question, please. We just made a batch and it’s chilling in the fridge. After we cut them, how can we store them so they last for a week or two? Thanks!
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Judy says
September 20, 2022 at 4:57 pm

i haven’t thought of these in years. My mother used to make this when I was a little girl. Thank you for this recipe and I can’t wait to make them!
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Cheryl Cook says
November 24, 2022 at 2:23 pm

Would you wrap individual pieces in parchment or wax paper?
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- Amy Desrosiers says
  November 26, 2022 at 12:38 pm
  
  Wax paper would be better!
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  - Linda says
    December 18, 2022 at 2:58 pm
    
    Love the recipe
    I wrap individually in plastic wrap
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Patty Poklasny says
December 7, 2022 at 3:11 pm

Has anyone ever made these with almonds instead of dots ?
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Julie says
December 13, 2022 at 2:28 pm

Never thought about individually wrapping them. Great idea! Makes for nice gift giving. Hobby Lobby sells the type of wrappers one would use for this. I’ve used their wrappers for years for my homemade caramels.
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Jan says
December 17, 2022 at 8:58 pm

Can white chocolate bark be used instead of the chips. Or candy melts be used.
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- Amy Desrosiers says
  December 18, 2022 at 5:53 pm
  
  I would only advise following this recipe as written for best results.
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Tierra says
December 18, 2022 at 12:57 am

This is delicious and turned out perfect! Thank you!
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Nancy says
December 8, 2023 at 12:52 pm

I prefer to cut the Dots into quarters as it seems to be easier to eat. I like the flavor with the smaller pieces as it seems to blend better and not have the Dots flavor overpower the nougat flavor.
I’ve made this candy many times and it is always a hit! Even if the person eating it is not a kid!
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Aubrei says
December 19, 2023 at 11:26 pm

How do you clean the bowls without a bunch of gooey marshmallow going down the drain!? And do you melt your butter beforehand?
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- Amy Desrosiers says
  December 27, 2023 at 2:35 pm
  
  Hi, it slipped right out for me. If you’ve ever made rice krispies treats, it is similar to that.
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Lisa Kayser says
February 13, 2024 at 12:21 pm

Can I use nuts with this recipe?
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- Amy Desrosiers says
  February 13, 2024 at 1:27 pm
  
  Hello, I suppose you could but I have not tried it.
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Ed Billo says
March 1, 2024 at 12:08 pm

I use cut up gummy worms instead of the dots. A bulk bag of worms is a lot cheaper and they are softer. Just cut them up with a pair of scissors.
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Sandra L Matsinger says
March 24, 2024 at 7:58 pm

I ask you not to write the recipe using the microwave. Use a 12″ pan. There’s no way this delightful mess would fit in a microwave.
Also, do not use cheap white chocolate chips. They don’t melt.
The first time I made these the recipe hadn’t been changed.
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- Amy Desrosiers says
  March 26, 2024 at 2:01 pm
  
  Hello, it does fit in the microwave in a large, microwave safe bowl as shown.
  I prefer Ghirardelhi chips the most from trial and error.
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