Nostalgic Jelly Nougat Candy Delights 🍬✨
Sweet, fluffy nougat layered with jelly and nuts—an old-fashioned treat with a modern twist!
Ingredients
- 1 cup jelly (any favorite flavor)
- 2 cups sugar
- 1 cup corn syrup
- 1/2 cup chopped nuts (pecans or walnuts)
- 2 large egg whites
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- Powdered sugar (for dusting)
Instructions
- Prepare pan: Grease a 9×9-inch square pan and line with parchment paper.
- Cook syrup: In a saucepan, combine sugar and corn syrup over medium heat. Stir until dissolved and bubbling.
- Whip egg whites: In a separate bowl, beat egg whites until stiff peaks form.
- Combine: Slowly drizzle hot syrup into egg whites while mixing on low. Mix until smooth. Add vanilla, salt, and nuts. Stir well.
- Set nougat: Spread mixture evenly into prepared pan. Cool for 30 minutes.
- Add jelly: Spread jelly over nougat layer. Swirl for design if desired.
- Chill: Refrigerate 1–2 hours until firm. Dust with powdered sugar.
- Serve: Cut into squares or bars and enjoy!
Nutritional Information
- Calories: ~120 per piece
- Protein: ~3 g
- Fat: ~5 g
Details
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: ~50 minutes + chilling
✨ A nostalgic candy that brings back sweet childhood memories with every bite!