CHOCOLATE CHIP NOUGAT
This sweet, chewy nougat adds a pretty holiday blush to yuletide gatherings. It takes a little extra effort to make, but candy this festive is worth it!
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 1h15m
Yield 2-1/2 pounds.
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Line a 9-in. square pan with foil; grease foil with 1 teaspoon butter and set aside. In a small heavy saucepan, combine 1 cup sugar, 2/3 cup corn syrup and water. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring constantly. Reduce heat to medium-low. Cook, without stirring, until a candy thermometer reads 250°-266° (hard-ball stage)., Meanwhile, beat egg whites in a heat-proof large bowl until stiff peaks form. With mixer running on high speed, carefully add hot syrup in a slow steady stream, beating constantly at high speed until thickened; cover and set aside., In a large heavy saucepan, combine remaining sugar and corn syrup. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring constantly. Reduce heat to medium-low; cook, without stirring, until a candy thermometer reads 275° (soft-crack stage). , Meanwhile, melt remaining butter. Pour hot syrup into reserved egg white mixture; stir with a wooden spoon. Stir in the walnuts, vanilla and melted butter., Pour half of nougat mixture into prepared pan; press evenly. Sprinkle with chocolate chips. Tint remaining nougat mixture with red and/or green food coloring if desired; spread over chocolate chips. Press down evenly with buttered fingers. Let stand for several hours until set. , Using a knife coated with cooking spray, cut nougat into 1-in. squares. Wrap in plastic or waxed paper if desired. Store at room temperature.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 86 calories, Fat 3g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 2mg cholesterol, Sodium 17mg sodium, Carbohydrate 15g carbohydrate (12g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.
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Tahir Anjum
[email protected]I've made this nougat several times now and it's always a hit. It's a great recipe for special occasions.
monna monna
[email protected]This nougat was delicious and easy to make. I will definitely be making it again.
Omar Ehab
[email protected]This was my first time making chocolate chip nougat and it turned out great! I'm so glad I tried this recipe.
Cash App
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of nougat, but this recipe was pretty good. I might make it again sometime.
Star Kuami
[email protected]This recipe was a bit more difficult than I expected, but it was worth the effort. The nougat turned out beautifully.
Avril Harrison
[email protected]I had some trouble getting the nougat to set properly, but it eventually turned out okay.
Tristan Palmer
[email protected]This nougat was a little too sweet for my taste, but it was still good.
Corina Newson
[email protected]I've tried other chocolate chip nougat recipes before, but this one is by far the best. The flavor is incredible and the texture is perfect.
Iddo Gerstl
[email protected]This was my first time making nougat and it turned out amazing! I was so happy with the results.
Kathryn Corey
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and my nougat turned out great. It was a little tricky to cut, but it was worth the effort.
Clement Poloma
[email protected]This nougat was delicious! The chocolate chips added a nice touch of sweetness and the texture was perfect.
MD TATA
[email protected]I've made this chocolate chip nougat several times now and it's always a crowd-pleaser. It's so easy to make and it always turns out perfectly.
Yeasin20 Arafat
[email protected]This chocolate chip nougat was a hit! It was easy to make and turned out perfectly. The texture was chewy and the flavor was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.