Old-Fashioned Gumdrop Nougat Candy
This Old-Fashioned Gumdrop Nougat Candy is a delightful homemade treat, perfect for holiday gifting or a sweet indulgence. Chewy nougat is studded with colorful gumdrops for a festive and flavorful candy.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 36 pieces
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 3 cups granulated sugar
- ¾ cup light corn syrup
- ¾ cup water
- 2 large egg whites
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup mixed gumdrops, coarsely chopped
- Powdered sugar, for dusting
Instructions
- In a heavy-bottomed saucepan, combine the sugar, corn syrup, and water. Cook over medium heat, stirring until the sugar dissolves.
- Continue to cook, without stirring, until the mixture reaches 260°F (hard-crack stage) on a candy thermometer.
- While the sugar mixture is cooking, beat the egg whites with the salt in a large bowl until stiff peaks form.
- Slowly drizzle the hot sugar mixture into the beaten egg whites, beating constantly on medium speed. Be careful as the mixture will be very hot.
- Continue beating until the mixture is thick and glossy, about 5-7 minutes.
- Stir in the vanilla extract and the chopped gumdrops.
- Pour the nougat mixture into a 9×13 inch pan lined with parchment paper and dusted with powdered sugar.
- Sprinkle the top with more powdered sugar.
- Let the nougat cool completely, at least 2 hours, or preferably overnight.
- Cut into squares and dust with additional powdered sugar before serving.
Notes
For a richer flavor, add 1/2 cup of chopped nuts (such as almonds or pecans) along with the gumdrops. Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week.
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