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Soft and Tasty Four-Ingredient Nougat Bars


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  • Author: Talentedcook

Ingredients

  • 8 ounces (about 2 cups) small marshmallows
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
  • 8 ounces (about 2 cups) white chocolate pieces
  • 1½ cups red and green gumdrop or candy-drop pieces


Instructions

 

  1. Prepare the marshmallow base
    In a microwave-safe bowl, combine the marshmallows and melted butter. Heat on high in 30-second bursts, stirring thoroughly after each, until the marshmallows collapse into a smooth, glossy mass (about 1–2 minutes total).
  2. Melt the white chocolate
    Transfer the white chocolate pieces to a second microwave-safe bowl. Heat in 15- to 20-second intervals, stirring between each, until the chocolate is completely melted and silky, taking care not to scorch it.
  3. Combine marshmallow and chocolate
    Pour the warm white chocolate over the marshmallow mixture. Using a flexible spatula, gently fold and swirl until fully incorporated and the mixture takes on a pale, luminous sheen.
  4. Fold in the candies
    Add the gumdrop pieces and fold them in just until evenly distributed. Reserve a handful of candy drops if you’d like to press them onto the surface for decoration.
  5. Shape and chill
    Line a small square pan (about 8×8 inches) with parchment paper, letting the edges overhang. Press the nougat mixture evenly into the pan—use lightly greased hands or the bottom of a measuring cup to smooth the top. Cover and refrigerate for 1–2 hours, until firm.
  6. Slice into bars
    Lift the set nougat out by the parchment handles and place it on a cutting board. Using a sharp knife warmed briefly under hot water and dried, slice into bars or bite-sized squares. Wipe the knife clean between cuts for neat edges.