These easy nougat candy recipes are delicious and super simple to make! If you’re a fan of no-bake Christmas candy recipes that use just a few ingredients, these tasty Christmas nougats are perfect for you. Festive, colorful, and unique, they’re a delightful addition to your holiday table and stand out from traditional Christmas treats. If you like Brach’s Jelly Nougats, you’ll adore these homemade nougat candies!
Fruit And Nut Nougat Candy Recipe
If you like easy nougat candy recipes, you will love this simple and delicious nut and fruit Christmas nougat candy! Perfect for gifting or enjoying at home, this recipe combines creamy nougat with a delightful mix of nuts and dried fruits to make a festive Christmas candy filled with holiday cheer!
Ingredients
2/3 cup nuts or dried fruits* (your choice)
Instructions
- Line an 8×8 inch baking pan with parchment paper.
- Pour the whIte chocolate chips into a large microwave safe measuring cup or mixing bowl.
- Add butter.
- Microwave 30 seconds; stir.
- Repeat microwaving and stirring until smooth. If the whIte chocolate is mostly smooth after stirring, do not microwave again (to avoid seizing). Instead, let it sit on the counter a couple minutes and stir one more time until smooth.
- Add marshmallow cream; stir.
- Add 2/3 cup of your choice of nuts and dried fruit.
- Stir to combine thoroughly. It may start to get firm, but keep mixing until combined.
- Pour the candy mixture into the baking pan.
- Spray your fingers with cooking spray to prevent the candy from sticking to your hands.
- Spread the candy mixture evenly into the baking pan.
- Cool at room temperature or in the refrigerator until firm.
- When firm, remove the candy from the baking pan; peel off the parchment paper.
- Cut into pieces. (A large butcher knife works best.)
Notes
*You can use any nuts or dried fruits you like, but I especially like using Almonds, Cranberries and Pistachios for a traditional Christmas candy nougat.
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Christmas Nougat Candy Recipe
Festive, fun, and oh-so-easy to make, this easy Christmas Nougat Candy recipe makes the ultimate holiday treat! Creamy, chewy, and studded with bright red and green candies, each bite is a sweet celebration of the season. Perfect for adding to your holiday dessert platter, gifting to friends and family, or simply enjoying with a cup of cocoa. This recipe comes together quickly with just a few ingredients, making it a stress-free way to spread holiday cheer!
Ingredients
2 (10 oz.) bags marshmallows
2 Tbsp butter
2 cups (2 boxes) Dots Candy
Instructions
- Cut each of the dots candy pieces in half.
- Butter or line with parchment paper 8×8 inch baking pan.
- Melt white chips, marshmallows and butter; Stir until blended.
- If using a microwave melt in 30 second increments until smooth. Stir after each microwaving.
- When blended, quickly add in all but 2 tablespoons of Dots candy and spread into pan with your fingers.
- Decorate the top with the reserved Dots.
- Let set up 4 hours to overnight.
Do you cut up the dots?
Hi Audrey,
Yes, I cut the dots in half. You can see it in the video just above the recipe. Enjoy!
Can you use marshmallow cream instead of marshmallows? I love your shows.
Yes, you can, Sharon!
For the nougat, you said 2/3 cup of whatever nuts/fruit you want, but you scoop 3 different things. So is it 2 cups total-2/3 cup each of three things? Or 2/3 cup total of everything combined? I’m confused because even if you’re using a 1/3 cup scoop, three items would make a cup. I really want to try this, but don’t want to mess it up. Lol. Thanks so much!
2/3 cup total but it’s not a big deal. Add more if you want. I usually do.
It’s it 2 x 10 oz for the marshmallows and chips….so 20 oz each?
can i use some honey on the nougat candy with sliced almonds?
You can try it. I have no idea how it would work.