How To Make Grandma’s Christmas Candy

1. Prepare the pan: Line an 8×8-inch baking dish with parchment paper.
   Lightly spray or grease the parchment so the candy will lift out easily later. Set aside.
2. Melt the base mixture: Place the butter, white chocolate chips, and mini marshmallows
   into a large microwave-safe mixing bowl. Microwave for 1 minute.
3. Stir and continue melting: Use a greased spatula to stir the mixture.
   Continue microwaving in 30-second intervals, stirring well after each heating cycle,
   until fully melted, creamy, and smooth.
   The mixture should look silky with no lumps of marshmallow left.
4. Cool slightly: Allow the melted mixture to sit and cool for about
   1 minute.
   This step keeps the gumdrops from melting.
5. Add the gumdrops: Gently fold the chopped red and green candies into the warm nougat base.
   The colors will look festive and bright!
6. Shape the candy block: Transfer the mixture into the prepared baking dish.
   Use your spatula to press and smooth it into an even, level layer. Make sure the gumdrops are
   distributed throughout.
7. Chill: Cover the dish with plastic wrap and refrigerate for
   at least 4 hours or overnight.
   This allows the nougat to firm up.
8. Slice and enjoy: Lift the hardened candy block out of the pan by holding the edges
   of the parchment. Remove parchment, place the candy on a cutting board, and slice it into
   bite-sized squares.
9. Storage: Store finished candies in an airtight container.
   They keep beautifully for a week in the fridge.