Easy homemade Christmas candies with gum balls, nougat

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It’s the season of holiday sweets. Traditional offerings include hot chocolate, fudge, and cookie platters, all decorated for this festive time of year. And while we all love the perfect frosted sugar cookie or gingerbread house, sometimes it’s fun to mix it up a bit with some homemade candy.

No, we’re not talking about candy canes. We have found a colorful and fruity nougat candy that will delight your taste buds marshmallow world that is delicious and delicious.

Don’t these candies have the perfect, slightly kitschy look for the holidays? They remind us of Christmas lights glittering against the backdrop of freshly fallen December snow.

This Fruity Gumdrop Nougat recipe comes from Jared and Amy, the creative cooks of Savvy Savings Couple website. While they often focus on healthier recipes, this duo embraces the possibility of extra sweetness during the holiday season.

In the original message, Amy said she found this recipe in an old recipe book and decided to give it a try. With just four ingredients and a few minutes of work, the candy has become a family favorite in a flash. Plus, it uses a candy classic as the featured ingredient: points!

What you will need

Here are the ingredients you will need to prepare the Fruity Gumdrop Nougat:

• Mini marshmallows
• white chocolate chips
• Polka dot candies
• Unsalted butter

This is a no-bake recipe and doesn’t even require a candy thermometer, which can often be a stumbling block for those of us who want to make candy at home but don’t have much experience. If you’ve ever made something like Rice Krispies treats, then this recipe procedure will sound familiar.

The Saving Saving Couple also recommends having a few tools handy, including parchment paper or wax, non-stick spray, a rubber spatula and a microwave-safe bowl. Plus, you’ll want to make sure you have all of your ingredients and tools nearby, as brewing Fruity Gum Nougat can get a bit messy. But, that’s part of the fun!

You can get the full set of instructions and the full list of ingredients (including quantities) at direction the Savvy Saving Couple. You’ll be making your own Christmas candies and sharing them with your friends and family in no time!