Four Ingredient Nougat Bars!!!

 These irresistibly chewy and festive bars are a holiday miracle! With just four simple ingredients and no baking required, they're the perfect last-minute treat to make with family or to give as a sweet homemade gift.

Yield: 16-20 Bars
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Setting Time: 2 hours

Ingredients

• 2 bags (10 oz each) Mini Marshmallows (about 6 cups total)

• 2 tablespoons Unsalted Butter, melted

• 2 bags (12 oz each) White Chocolate Chips (about 3 cups total)

• 1 ½ cups Red & Green Gumdrops, roughly chopped

Note for Dietary Needs: For a vegetarian or vegan version, ensure you use plant-based marshmallows, as standard ones contain gelatin.

Instructions

Step 1: Create the Nougat Base

• In a large, microwave-safe bowl, combine the mini marshmallows and melted butter.

• Microwave on high for 1 to 2 minutes, pausing to stir every 30 seconds, until the marshmallows are completely melted, puffy, and smooth.

Step 2: Incorporate White Chocolate

• Immediately add the white chocolate chips to the hot marshmallow mixture.

• Stir vigorously until the chocolate is fully melted and the mixture is smooth and uniform. If needed, you can return the bowl to the microwave for 15-second bursts to fully melt the chocolate.

Step 3: Add Festive Color

• Let the mixture cool for 2-3 minutes, then fold in the chopped gumdrops until they are evenly distributed.

Step 4: Set and Slice

• Press the mixture firmly into a 9x9 inch baking pan lined with parchment paper.

• Let the bars set at room temperature for at least 2 hours, or until firm.

• Once set, lift the slab out of the pan using the parchment paper and cut into individual bars.

Enjoy these sweet, chewy, and colorful holiday treats!