Description
Delightfully festive Christmas Candy made with melted white chocolate, marshmallows, and colorful red and green gumdrops, perfect for holiday snacking or gifting.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 (12 oz) bag white chocolate chips
- 1 (10 oz) bag mini marshmallows
- 1 cup red and green gumdrops or chewy candy, chopped
Instructions
- Prepare Baking Dish: Line an 8x8 inch baking dish with parchment paper and lightly grease it to prevent sticking. Set aside the prepared dish for later use.
- Melt Ingredients: Place butter, white chocolate chips, and mini marshmallows into a large microwave-safe bowl. Microwave for 1 minute, then stir with a greased spatula. Continue microwaving in 30-second increments, stirring between each, until the mixture is fully melted and smooth.
- Cool Mixture: Allow the melted mixture to cool for about 1 minute to avoid melting the added candies too much in the next step.
- Fold in Candies: Gently fold the chopped red and green gumdrops or chewy candies into the melted mixture ensuring even distribution without melting the candies.
- Transfer and Flatten: Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish and use a spatula to press it down into an even and flat layer for uniform pieces later.
- Chill: Cover the dish with plastic wrap and refrigerate for a minimum of 4 hours or overnight to allow the candy to set firmly.
- Slice and Store: Once set, lift the candy out of the dish using the parchment paper. Remove the paper and slice the candy into small, bite-sized pieces. Store pieces in an airtight container for optimal freshness.
Notes
- Use parchment paper for easy removal and clean-up.
- Microwave times might vary, so monitor closely to avoid burning the chocolate.
- Substitute gumdrops with any festive chewy candy for variety.
- Store candy in a cool, dry place to prevent melting.
- For a vegan option, use vegan white chocolate chips and marshmallows.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 150 kcal
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 30 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 10 mg
