nougat bar

Here’s a classic recipe for a delicious Nougat Bar — chewy, nutty, and sweet, perfect for a homemade treat or candy gift!

🍬 Classic Nougat Bar

Ingredients:

• 2 cups granulated sugar

• ½ cup light corn syrup

• ¼ cup water

• 2 large egg whites

• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

• 1¼ cups toasted nuts (almonds, pistachios, or hazelnuts work great)

• Optional: dried fruits (chopped cherries, cranberries) or chocolate chips

Instructions:

1. Prepare your pan:
   Line an 8×8-inch square pan with parchment paper and lightly oil or butter it.

2. Cook sugar syrup:
   In a saucepan, combine sugar, corn syrup, and water.
   Heat over medium heat, stirring until sugar dissolves.
   Bring to a boil without stirring and cook until the syrup reaches 250°F (hard-ball stage) on a candy thermometer.

3. Whip egg whites:
   While the syrup cooks, beat egg whites in a large bowl until stiff peaks form.

4. Combine syrup & egg whites:
   When the syrup reaches temperature, slowly pour it in a thin stream into the whipped egg whites while beating continuously on medium-high speed.
   Continue beating until mixture thickens and becomes glossy (about 5–7 minutes).

5. Add flavor and nuts:
   Beat in vanilla extract.
   Fold in toasted nuts and any optional add-ins gently.

6. Set the nougat:
   Quickly pour the nougat into the prepared pan and spread evenly.
   Let it cool completely at room temperature until firm.

7. Cut & serve:
   Remove from pan, peel off parchment, and cut into bars or squares.

Tips:

• Work quickly once syrup is ready — nougat sets fast!

• Store nougat bars in an airtight container, separated by wax paper, at room temperature.