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Best Easy Nougat Candy Chinese Style Recipe

Name: Best Easy Nougat Candy Chinese Style Recipe
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 35 g
Ingredients: unsalted toasted peanuts 0.75 cup; roasted almonds 0.5 cup; dried cranberries 0.33 cup; mini marshmallows 2 cups; unsalted butter 3 tbsp; milk powder 0.75 cup; sweetened condensed milk 0.5 cup; vanilla extract 1 tsp; fine salt 0.25 tsp

Chewy Chinese nougat candy with nuts and dried fruit is a festive confection. A family treat with sweet, crunchy, fresh nut flavor.

Cook 45 min Difficulty NORMAL 180 kcal

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Ingredients

Main ingredients

unsalted toasted peanuts 0.75 cup
roasted almonds 0.5 cup
dried cranberries 0.33 cup
mini marshmallows 2 cups
unsalted butter 3 tbsp
milk powder 0.75 cup

Seasonings/Sauce

sweetened condensed milk 0.5 cup
vanilla extract 1 tsp
fine salt 0.25 tsp

Nutrition summary

Carbohydrates 28 g 62%

Protein 3 g 7%

Fat 6 g 30%

Serving size 35g

Cooking steps

1

Line an 8-inch square pan with parchment paper, allowing overhang for easy removal.
2

In a nonstick saucepan, melt unsalted butter over medium-low heat. Add mini marshmallows and stir constantly until fully melted and combined, about 3 minutes.
3

Reduce heat to low. Stir in sweetened condensed milk and vanilla extract, mixing continuously to avoid burning, until smooth.
4

Gradually sift and mix in milk powder and fine salt. Keep stirring for another 2 minutes to prevent any lumps.
5

Fold in peanuts, roasted almonds, and dried cranberries quickly and evenly, ensuring the nuts and fruit are fully coated with nougat.
6

Immediately transfer mixture into prepared pan. Press down with a spatula to achieve an even, dense layer.
7

Let cool at room temperature for at least one hour, or refrigerate for 30 minutes. Once firm, lift out and slice into bite-size pieces using a sharp knife.

Personalized Q&A

Q. What's the key ingredient in this Chinese nougat recipe?

Mini marshmallows are essential for creating the chewy nougat base, binding together the nuts and dried fruit. They provide both texture and sweetness, making this confection soft yet delightfully firm. Roasted peanuts, almonds, and dried cranberries deliver the signature nutty crunch and fruity bursts that define the flavor of Chinese-style nougat.

Q. What should I watch for during cooking to avoid burning the when melting ingredients?

Maintain medium-low to low heat when melting butter and mini marshmallows. Stir constantly, especially after adding sweetened condensed milk, to prevent sticking or scorching. Reducing heat before adding milk powder ensures the nougat stays silky and avoids the burnt taste.

Q. How can I achieve the best chewy and crunchy nougat texture?

To get a perfect chewy-crunchy contrast, fold nuts and dried fruit into the nougat mixture quickly, then press the mixture firmly into the pan to compact the ingredients. Let it fully cool before slicing—cutting too soon may cause stickiness or crumbling. Using fresh nuts also enhances crunch.

Q. How many calories does each serving contain, and what’s the carb-to-protein ratio?

Each 35g serving contains about 180 kcal. Carbohydrates are the main nutrient at 28g per serving (62% of total calories), while protein is 3g (7%), resulting in a high carb to protein ratio—typical for festive sweets.

Best Easy Nougat Candy Chinese Style Recipe

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