Crispy Ginger Men

Health score
3%
Crispy Ginger Men
50 min.
10
344kcal

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Get ready to bring some festive cheer to your kitchen with our delightful Crispy Ginger Men! Perfect for holiday gatherings or simply as a fun treat for the family, these charming gingerbread-inspired snacks are sure to be a hit. With a crispy texture from the cereal and a sweet, chewy center from the gingersnap cookies and marshmallows, each bite is a delightful combination of flavors and textures.

What makes these treats even more special is the opportunity for creativity! Once you've shaped your gingerbread men, you can unleash your inner artist by decorating them with colorful baking chips and assorted candies. Whether you choose to create a classic look or let your imagination run wild, these little guys will not only taste amazing but also look adorable on any dessert table.

In just 50 minutes, you can whip up a batch that serves 10 people, making it an ideal side dish for parties or a sweet surprise for your loved ones. With only 344 calories per serving, you can indulge without the guilt. So gather your ingredients, roll up your sleeves, and let’s make some Crispy Ginger Men that will bring smiles and joy to everyone who tries them!

Ingredients

  • cups corn flakes/bran flakes 
  • cups gingersnaps coarsely chopped ( 30 cookies)
  • 0.3 cup butter 
  • 10.5 oz marshmallows miniature ()
  • 0.5 cup peppermint candies white
  • teaspoon vegetable oil 
  • serving m&m candies assorted
  • serving snack peppers (any flavor)

Equipment

  • bowl
  • baking sheet
  • sauce pan
  • cookie cutter
  • ziploc bags
  • microwave

Directions

  1. In large bowl, mix cereal and chopped cookies. In 2-quart nonstick saucepan, melt butter.
  2. Add marshmallows; cook and stir over medium-low heat until marshmallows are completely melted.
  3. Pour over cereal mixture; mix until coated.
  4. Line cookie sheet with waxed paper; spray paper with cooking spray. Spray 3 3/4-inch open gingerbread man cookie cutter with cooking spray; place on cookie sheet. Spray hands well with cooking spray. Firmly pack cereal mixture evenly into cookie cutter, filling cutter completely; push out of cutter. Repeat until all mixture is used.
  5. Let stand until set.
  6. In small resealable freezer plastic bag, place baking chips and oil; seal bag. Microwave on High about 1 minute or until softened. Gently squeeze bag until mixture is smooth. Refrigerate 2 minutes or until slightly set.
  7. Cut off tiny corner of bag; squeeze bag to pipe melted chips over cookies as desired to decorate, using small dots to attach candy. When decorations are set, cut strips of fruit snack and tie around necks for scarves.

Nutrition Facts

Calories344kcal
Protein4.1%
Fat30.04%
Carbs65.86%

Properties

Glycemic Index
21.48
Glycemic Load
20.02
Inflammation Score
-6
Nutrition Score
10.186956438681%

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:344.49kcal
17.22%
Fat:12.02g
18.49%
Saturated Fat:7.33g
45.79%
Carbohydrates:59.29g
19.76%
Net Carbohydrates:56.52g
20.55%
Sugar:31.54g
35.04%
Cholesterol:12.43mg
4.14%
Sodium:258.89mg
11.26%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:3.69g
7.39%
Manganese:0.78mg
39.1%
Iron:4.89mg
27.19%
Folate:100.22µg
25.05%
Vitamin B2:0.24mg
13.91%
Vitamin B3:2.76mg
13.81%
Vitamin B1:0.2mg
13.46%
Selenium:8.02µg
11.45%
Vitamin B6:0.23mg
11.38%
Fiber:2.77g
11.06%
Vitamin B12:0.61µg
10.16%
Magnesium:39.27mg
9.82%
Vitamin A:448.76IU
8.98%
Copper:0.16mg
7.89%
Phosphorus:76.41mg
7.64%
Zinc:0.74mg
4.94%
Calcium:44.43mg
4.44%
Potassium:145.22mg
4.15%
Vitamin E:0.48mg
3.21%
Vitamin D:0.4µg
2.64%
Vitamin B5:0.2mg
1.98%
Vitamin K:1.96µg
1.87%