ingredient nougat bars

To make nougat bars, you’ll need the following ingredients:

For the nougat:

1. 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
2. 1/2 cup light corn syrup
3. 1/4 cup honey
4. 1/4 cup water
5. 2 large egg whites
6. 1/4 teaspoon salt
7. 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
8. 1 cup roasted nuts (such as almonds, peanuts, or hazelnuts), chopped

For the chocolate coating:

1. 8 ounces semi-sweet chocolate, chopped
2. 1 tablespoon vegetable oil

Optional:

1. Additional chopped nuts or dried fruit for garnish

Instructions:

1. Prepare a baking dish (about 8×8 inches) by lining it with parchment paper or greasing it lightly with oil.
2. In a saucepan, combine sugar, corn syrup, honey, and water. Stir over medium heat until the sugar dissolves.
3. Increase the heat to medium-high and cook the mixture without stirring until it reaches 280°F (soft-crack stage) on a candy thermometer.
4. While the sugar mixture is cooking, in a separate bowl, beat the egg whites and salt until stiff peaks form.
5. Once the sugar mixture reaches the desired temperature, remove it from heat and let it cool for a minute.
6. Slowly pour the hot sugar syrup into the beaten egg whites while continuously whisking. Be careful as the mixture will be very hot.
7. Continue whisking until the mixture becomes thick and glossy.
8. Quickly stir in the vanilla extract and chopped nuts.
9. Pour the nougat mixture into the prepared baking dish, spreading it evenly with a spatula.
10. Allow the nougat to cool and set for at least 2 hours or until firm.
11. Once the nougat has set, remove it from the baking dish and cut it into bars or squares.
12. In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the chopped chocolate with vegetable oil in 30-second intervals, stirring in between until smooth.
13. Dip each nougat bar into the melted chocolate, coating it completely.
14. Place the coated bars on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
15. Optional: Sprinkle chopped nuts or dried fruit on top of the chocolate coating before it sets.
16. Allow the chocolate to set at room temperature or place the bars in the refrigerator for quicker setting.
17. Once the chocolate is set, your nougat bars are ready to be enjoyed! Store them in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week.