No Bake Snowflake Crisp Milk Nougat 雪花酥 (Chinese New Year Recipe!)

glucose syrup

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: corn syrup

Honey adds sweetness with a unique flavor.

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil provides a dairy-free option.

nuts

🥗Healthier: seeds

💰Cheaper: crushed crackers

Seeds are allergen-friendly and provide crunch.

dried fruits

🥗Healthier: fresh fruits

💰Cheaper: candy

Fresh fruits lower sugar content.

Melt butter over low heat in a non-stick pan.

Melt marshmallow over low heat.

Add cranberries and almonds to the melted marshmallow.

Fold the cranberries and almonds into the marshmallow.

Turn off heat and add in crackers, mixing gently.

Transfer the mixture onto a non-stick tray and gently mold into shape using gloved hands.

Press firmly into a rectangular shape, avoiding gaps to prevent nougat from falling apart while cutting.

Use non-stick baking paper to prevent sticking and flip to check the other side.

Make sure there are no gaps in the nougat.

Transfer to a piece of non-stick baking paper to cool and harden.

Divide the milk powder equally over the nougat.

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Dietary

Allergens