Description
Grandma’s Christmas Candy is a festive, no-bake treat featuring a luscious blend of melted white chocolate, marshmallows, and colorful red and green gumdrops. This easy recipe comes together quickly in the microwave and sets into a delightful, chewy candy perfect for holiday celebrations.
Ingredients
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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 8×8 inch baking dish with parchment paper and lightly grease the paper. Set aside to prepare the candy mixture.
- Melt ingredients: In a large microwave-safe bowl, combine butter, white chocolate chips, and mini marshmallows. Microwave on high for 1 minute. Stir with a greased spatula, then continue microwaving in 30-second increments, stirring after each, until the mixture is completely melted and smooth.
- Cool and mix candies: Allow the melted mixture to cool for about 1 minute to prevent melting the gumdrops. Fold in the chopped red and green gumdrops or chewy candies evenly throughout the mixture.
- Transfer and set: Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish and use a spatula to press it into an even, flat layer. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or ideally overnight until firm.
- Slice and store: Once set, lift the candy slab out of the dish using the parchment paper. Remove the paper and slice the candy into small bite-sized pieces. Store the pieces in an airtight container to maintain freshness.
Notes
- Use greased utensils to prevent sticking while stirring melted chocolate and marshmallows.
- Chopped gumdrops can be substituted with other festive candies like mini M&M’s or crushed peppermint for variety.
- Ensure the mixture has cooled slightly before adding gumdrops to avoid candy melting and color bleeding.
- Store candy at room temperature in an airtight container for up to one week.
- This candy is a kid-friendly, no-bake dessert perfect for holiday gift-giving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece (assuming 24 pieces)
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 20mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
