4-Ingredient Nougat Bars – Easy No-Bake Holiday Treat
If you’re looking for a quick, festive, and no-bake dessert that melts in your mouth, these 4-Ingredient Nougat Bars are the perfect choice. They’re soft, chewy, and bursting with color from the red and green gumdrops — making them ideal for Christmas, parties, or any time you want something sweet and simple.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- Only 4 Ingredients – No complicated steps, no fancy equipment.
- No-Bake Treat – Just melt, mix, chill, and cut.
- Perfect for Holidays – The colorful gumdrops make them look festive and fun.
- Kid-Friendly – Easy enough for kids to help with (and enjoy eating!).
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 bags white chocolate chips (2 × 225 g bags)
- 2 bags mini marshmallows (2 × 250 g bags)
- 1½ cups chopped red and green gumdrops (or any chewy candy you prefer)
Instructions
1. Prepare Your Pan
Line an 8×8 inch pan with parchment paper. This makes it easier to lift the nougat out later and keeps it from sticking.
2. Melt the Base
In a double boiler (or a heatproof bowl set over simmering water), melt together the marshmallows, butter, and white chocolate chips.
Stir continuously until the mixture becomes smooth and fully melted.
Remove from heat immediately.
3. Add the Gumdrops
Fold in the chopped red and green gumdrops (or any other mix-ins like sprinkles or nuts). Stir gently to distribute them evenly through the nougat mixture.
4. Spread and Chill
Pour the mixture into your prepared pan lined with parchment paper. Press down firmly using a greased spatula or another piece of parchment to make the surface even.
Place the pan in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours, or until the nougat is completely firm. For best results, chill overnight.
5. Slice and Serve
Once set, lift the nougat out of the pan, peel off the parchment, and cut into small squares using a greased knife.
Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
Tips for Best Results
- Use fresh mini marshmallows for the smoothest texture.
- Grease your knife before cutting to avoid sticking.
- For a twist, add sprinkles, nuts, or crushed candy canes for extra flavor and color.
- These bars make excellent homemade gifts — just wrap them in parchment and tie with a ribbon.
Storage
Store the nougat bars in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 7 days. They can also be frozen for up to 3 months — just separate layers with parchment paper to prevent sticking.
Final Thoughts
These 4-Ingredient Nougat Bars are a delightful, colorful, and chewy treat that takes almost no effort to make. Perfect for holidays, parties, or quick gifts, they combine the creamy sweetness of white chocolate and marshmallows with the fruity chew of gumdrops. Once you make them, they’ll quickly become a family favorite.