Description
Grandma's Christmas Candy is a festive, no-bake treat featuring a delicious blend of melted white chocolate, gooey marshmallows, and colorful red and green gumdrops. Perfectly sweet and chewy, this candy is a nostalgic holiday favorite that is simple to prepare and ideal for sharing during Christmas celebrations.
Ingredients
Main 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 8x8 baking dish with parchment paper and lightly grease it. This will prevent the candy from sticking and make it easier to remove once set.
- Melt Ingredients: In a large microwave-safe bowl, combine the butter, white chocolate chips, and mini marshmallows. Microwave for 1 minute, then stir thoroughly with a greased spatula to blend the ingredients.
- Continue Melting: Continue microwaving the mixture in 30-second increments, stirring in between each until the mixture is fully melted and smooth without any lumps.
- Cool Slightly: Allow the melted mixture to cool down for about 1 minute. This short rest prevents the gumdrops from melting completely once added.
- Fold in Candies: Gently fold in the chopped red and green gumdrops until evenly distributed throughout the mixture.
- Transfer and Press: Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish and use a spatula to press it into an even, flat layer, ensuring all parts are compacted well.
- Chill: Cover the baking dish with plastic wrap and place it in the refrigerator for a minimum of 4 hours or up to overnight to allow the candy to firm up properly.
- Slice and Serve: Once set, lift the candy out with the parchment paper, remove the paper, and slice into small bite-sized pieces. Store the candy in an airtight container to maintain freshness.
Notes
- For easier cutting, warm the knife slightly before slicing to prevent sticking.
- You can substitute gumdrops with other chewy candies or colored sprinkles for variation.
- Ensure not to overheat the chocolate and marshmallows to avoid burning or clumping.
- Store the candy at room temperature if consuming within a day, otherwise refrigerate for longer freshness.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 minutes (microwaving time)
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American