Ginger-Ski Men

Dairy Free
Health score
16%
Ginger-Ski Men
60 min.
10
907kcal

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Get ready to bring some festive cheer to your holiday gatherings with our delightful Ginger-Ski Men! These charming little treats are not only a feast for the eyes but also a fun and interactive snack that will have everyone smiling. Perfect for parties, they make a whimsical addition to any antipasti platter or appetizer spread.

Crafted with a variety of colorful candies and cookies, these Ginger-Ski Men are dairy-free, making them a great option for those with dietary restrictions. Each gingerbread man is adorned with a candy cane hat and a fruity scarf, ready to hit the slopes on their pretzel ski poles. The combination of sweet and crunchy textures, along with the playful presentation, makes these treats irresistible.

Whether you're hosting a holiday party or simply looking for a creative way to enjoy gingerbread, this recipe is sure to impress. With a preparation time of just 60 minutes, you can whip up a batch of 10 servings that will delight both kids and adults alike. So gather your ingredients, unleash your creativity, and let the fun begin as you create these adorable Ginger-Ski Men that are bound to become a holiday favorite!

Ingredients

  • inch candy canes 
  • 20  chocolate chips miniature
  • 2.5 inch grands flaky refrigerator biscuits (from 5-oz package)
  •  fruit (from 6-roll box)
  • 30  fruit ring-shaped (from 7-oz package)
  • 10  gingersnaps (from 16-oz box)
  • cup vanilla extract white
  • 20  pretzel sticks 
  • 20  cinnamon candies red

Equipment

  • ziploc bags
  • microwave

Directions

  1. Cover work space with large sheet of waxed paper. Gently stretch 1 candy ring, and pull over top of 1 gingerbread mans head to make hat; repeat 9 times. Unroll fruit snack; cut into 5-inch pieces, separating along perforations. Wrap 1 (5-inch) piece around neck, twisting in center of each, to make scarf. Gently press to stick.
  2. Place 1 candy ring near 1 end of each pretzel stick to make ski poles.
  3. Place white vanilla baking chips in small resealable freezer plastic bag. Microwave on High 45 seconds, turning bag over after 30 seconds. Squeeze bag until chips are melted and smooth (if necessary, continue microwaving, 15 seconds at a time, until smooth).
  4. Cut small tip off one corner of bag.
  5. Using melted chips as glue, squeeze small dot in middle of face; attach 1 cinnamon candy to make nose. Squeeze 2 small dots above nose; attach 2 miniature chocolate chips to make eyes. Squeeze small amount to hold candy rings onto pretzels at bottom. Squeeze small amount on top of head to hold candy ring; place cinnamon candy on top. Squeeze small amount to make each hand, and attach pretzel ski poles, setting outward to fit outside skis.
  6. Drizzle over top of round gingersnap cookie, and set 2 miniature candy canes 1/2 inch apart, with hook ends standing up. Repeat for remaining ski men. Allow to set, about 30 minutes.
  7. When set, microwave chips in bag to melt again, about 30 seconds or until smooth. For each ski man, squeeze small amount on top of candy cane skis; stand gingerbread man on each; allow to set, about 30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts

Calories907kcal
Protein3.07%
Fat2.7%
Carbs94.23%

Properties

Glycemic Index
14.7
Glycemic Load
0.93
Inflammation Score
-10
Nutrition Score
24.577391549297%

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:907.41kcal
45.37%
Fat:2.76g
4.24%
Saturated Fat:0.66g
4.11%
Carbohydrates:216.57g
72.19%
Net Carbohydrates:194g
70.54%
Sugar:163.74g
181.93%
Cholesterol:0.3mg
0.1%
Sodium:127.22mg
5.53%
Alcohol:7.16g
100%
Alcohol %:0.63%
100%
Protein:7.06g
14.11%
Fiber:22.57g
90.29%
Vitamin A:4218.07IU
84.36%
Vitamin K:64.44µg
61.38%
Copper:1.08mg
54.24%
Vitamin C:30.72mg
37.24%
Potassium:1299.48mg
37.13%
Vitamin B3:5.86mg
29.3%
Manganese:0.55mg
27.3%
Iron:4.89mg
27.16%
Vitamin B2:0.38mg
22.39%
Magnesium:76.07mg
19.02%
Phosphorus:176.23mg
17.62%
Vitamin B1:0.19mg
12.69%
Vitamin B6:0.24mg
11.84%
Folate:36.42µg
9.11%
Zinc:1.33mg
8.87%
Calcium:80.12mg
8.01%
Vitamin B5:0.61mg
6.11%