Four-Ingredient Nougat Bars – Easy, Chewy, and Festive

 Looking for a sweet treat that’s as simple as it is stunning? These Four-Ingredient Nougat Bars are here to save the day. With just a few pantry staples, you can whip up a colorful, chewy candy bar that’s perfect for holidays, parties, or last-minute dessert cravings.

Loaded with mini marshmallows, creamy white chocolate, and brightly colored gumdrops, these bars are nostalgic, fun, and incredibly easy to make—no baking required!

Why You’ll Love These Nougat Bars

Only four ingredients

No-bake recipe – perfect for busy days or summer treats

Festive and colorful – ideal for Christmas, birthdays, or candy platters

Chewy, sweet, and full of texture

Kid-friendly and great for gifting

Ingredients

Here’s what you’ll need:

2 packages miniature marshmallows

2 tablespoons melted butter

2 packages white chocolate chips

1 ½ cups red and green gumdrops (or your favorite colors)

Instructions

1. Prepare the Marshmallow Mixture

In a large microwave-safe bowl, combine the miniature marshmallows with the melted butter.

Microwave on high for 1–2 minutes, until the marshmallows are soft and puffy.

Stir until smooth and fully combined.

2. Melt the White Chocolate

In a separate microwave-safe bowl, heat the white chocolate chips in 30-second intervals, stirring between each.

Continue until the chocolate is completely smooth and creamy.

3. Combine Marshmallow & White Chocolate

Pour the melted white chocolate over the marshmallow mixture.

Stir thoroughly until everything is evenly incorporated. The mixture will be thick and sticky—that’s perfect!

4. Fold in the Gumdrops

Gently add the gumdrops and stir to distribute them evenly throughout the nougat.

5. Shape the Bars

Line a baking dish or tray with parchment paper or aluminum foil, making sure to leave some overhang for easy removal later.

Transfer the nougat mixture to the prepared dish and press it into an even layer using a spatula or your hands (lightly greased if needed).

6. Chill and Set

Place the dish in the refrigerator for 1–2 hours, or until the nougat is firm and set.

7. Slice and Serve

Once fully chilled, lift the nougat out of the dish using the parchment or foil overhang.

Place it on a cutting board and slice into bars or squares using a sharp knife.

8. Enjoy!

Arrange the bars on a platter or store in an airtight container until ready to serve. These treats stay fresh for days and are perfect for sharing, gifting, or sneaking one every time you walk by.

Customize Your Colors

While the classic red and green gumdrops make these perfect for Christmas, you can easily swap in other colors for different occasions:

Red, pink, and white for Valentine’s Day

Orange and black for Halloween

Rainbow mix for birthdays or parties

Pastels for spring or Easter

Tips for Success

Cut gumdrops in half if they’re large, for more even distribution.

Use parchment, not wax paper, for easier removal.

If your nougat gets too sticky, lightly grease your hands before pressing it into the pan.

For extra flavor, try flavored white chocolate chips or add a touch of vanilla extract.