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    Home > Recipes > Christmas

    Chocolate Rice Krispies 'Gingerbread' Men

    Published: Dec 7, 2017 · Modified: Oct 18, 2022 · by Jess Smith · Jump to Recipe · 8 Comments · This post may contain affiliate links.

    Chocolate Rice Krispies Treats Gingerbread Men shapes on a sheet pan
    using a cookie cutter on Chocolate Rice Krispies Treats Gingerbread Men
    decorating Chocolate Rice Krispie Treat Gingerbread Men
    decorating Chocolate Rice Krispies Gingerbread Men
    Chocolate Rice Krispie Treat Gingerbread Men on a white table
    Chocolate Rice Krispies Gingerbread Men on a white table
    rice krispies men

    Chocolate Rice Krispies Gingerbread Men on a white countertop

    Chocolate Rice Krispies Treats make an easy base for these non-gingerbread chocolate "gingerbread" men.

    I was set on decorating gingerbread men with Molly and Clara this year, but there's been plenty of classic cookie baking around here to last us through the season. I thought we'd keep this one simple. Minimum fuss. Maximum crunchy Chocolate Rice Krispies eating.

    decorating Chocolate Rice Krispies Gingerbread Men

    If you've ever made Rice Krispies (or even if you haven't), these are easy peasy. I used this tip from Francois Payard and added some cocoa powder to the mix. The extra cocoa isn't necessary, but it gives that butter + marshmallow mix extra chocolate flavor.

    Just melt it with the butter in a large nonstick pan. And add marshmallows for chocolate gingerbread men.

    stirring melted marshmallows and cocoa powder

    stirring melted marshmallows in a skillet

    Add chocolate chips and Rice Krispies.

    stirring rice krispies and chocolate chips into melted marshmallows

    The key to forming these into shapes is nonstick cooking spray. That mix up there gets super sticky, but nonstick cooking spray (or even a bit of melted butter) will keep them from sicking.

    1. Spray the inside of your cookie cutters with nonstick cooking spray. It helps to spray a bit on your hands too.
    2. Spread out a big piece of wax paper and place the cookie cutters on top.
    3. Spread the marshmallow-cereal mixture into the top of the cookie cutters, pressing it into corners.
    4. Gently pull the cookie cutters away.
    5. Let the Chocolate Rice Krispies cool until set, ~30 minutes.
    6. Decorate!

    using cookie cutters to cut out chocolate gingerbread men

    Chocolate Rice Krispies Treats shapes on a sheet pan

    I made these a day ahead so they were ready for decorating when we were.

    Molly decorating Chocolate Rice Krispies Treats Gingerbread Men

    Clara decorating Chocolate Rice Krispies Treats chocolate Gingerbread Men

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    Chocolate Rice Krispies Gingerbread Men on a white table
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    5 from 3 votes

    Chocolate Rice Krispies 'Gingerbread' Men

    Chocolate Rice Krispies Treats make an easy base for these non-gingerbread "gingerbread" men.
    Prep Time5 mins
    Cook Time10 mins
    Total Time15 mins
    Course: Dessert
    Keyword: Christmas, make with kids
    Servings: 15
    Calories: 80kcal
    Author: Jess Smith via Inquiring Chef
    Cost: $3.50

    Equipment

    • Large Non-Stick Saucepan
    • Wax Paper
    • Half Sheet Pan
    • Non-Stick Cooking Spray
    • Cookie Cutters

    Ingredients

    • 4 tablespoon Unsalted Butter
    • 2 tablespoon Cocoa Powder, unsweetened (optional)
    • 1 10 oz bag Marshmallows (see note)
    • 6 cups Crisp Rice Cereal
    • ¼ cup Mini Semisweet Chocolate Chips
    • Nonstick cooking spray
    • Icing, sprinkles and candy for decorating

    Instructions

    • Before starting line a sheet pan with wax paper. Set out cookie cutters.
    • In a large nonstick pan over medium-high heat, combine butter and cocoa powder. Stir until melted.
    • Add marshmallows and keep stirring until melted, 4 to 6 minutes.
    • Remove pan from heat and stir in cereal and chocolate chips until fully combined.
    • Spray hands and cookie cutters with nonstick cooking spray.
    • Working quickly (the mixture will be harder to work with as it sets), press marshmallow-cereal mixture into the top of each cookie cutter. Be sure to press the mixture into the corners of each cutter. Lift the cookie cutters away. Repeat with all of the remaining mixture.
    • Allow treats to cool until fully set, ~30 minutes.
    • Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
    • Decorate with icing, sprinkles and candy as you'd like!

    Notes

    Mini marshmallows work best for fast, even melting, but regular marshmallows will work fine as well.
    Adapted from Chocolate Rice Krispies.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 80kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 8mg | Sodium: 1mg | Potassium: 41mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 95IU | Calcium: 5mg | Iron: 1mg

     

     

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    Comments

    1. Ron

      December 08, 2017 at 6:53 am

      5 stars
      What a clever idea for Christmas cookies and entertaining your girls. I make Rice Crispy treats ever year for Christmas, but never thought of cutting them out with cookie cutters. I'll have to give it a try. So yet another cookie to go on our Julbord this year.

      Reply
      • Jess

        December 14, 2017 at 9:51 am

        It was a lot of fun, Ron. And who doesn't love Rice Crispy treats!?

        Reply
    2. Diane

      December 21, 2017 at 7:48 am

      5 stars
      This definitely is a wonderful recipe! Nothing is better than gingerbread men according to my kids. Thanks for sharing.

      Reply
      • Jess

        December 21, 2017 at 9:09 am

        Mine too, Diane! It's such a fun holiday tradition!

        Reply
    3. bàn ghế xi măng giả gỗ

      December 28, 2017 at 1:18 am

      Chocolate is my favorite dish, so this dish I will try to satisfy my taste. Thanks for the author's share

      Reply
    4. Kathryn Mendy

      November 10, 2019 at 5:50 pm

      Hi just a question I am wanting to sell these at my craft market and Im needing to know how long do these last TIA Kathy

      Reply
      • Jess

        November 12, 2019 at 8:53 am

        Kathy, I think they still taste fresh for 3 days, possibly even 4.

        Reply
    5. Keisha

      April 14, 2020 at 10:48 am

      5 stars
      These looks so yummy! Chocolate makes everything better 😀

      Reply

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