How to make easy gingerbread man chocolates for decorating baked holiday treats!
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When it comes to my homemade holiday treats I like to go all out! I love finding new ways to incorporate traditional holiday flavors and themes into my recipes. However, while I do like to make magical treats, I want to do it in the simplest ways possible.
One of my favorite enchanting holiday treats that I experimented with are these delectable and irresistible Eggnog Cookies topped with easy, white chocolate Gingerbread Man Chocolates! The flavor combination of eggnog with nutmeg-infused white chocolate cookie toppers was undeniably perfect!
But these tasty gingerbread man chocolates aren’t just for cookies. You can make them for Christmas cupcakes, cakes, or just throw them in a cute holiday bowl and serve them as is at your next holiday party! Whatever you want to make them for, these gingerbread man chocolates are sure to please and excite all who get to try them! Here’s how to do it.
To make gingerbread man chocolates, all you need is: white candy melts, nutmeg, pink luster, a candy melt pot, silicone molds, and some mixing utensils. First, melt the candy melts and nutmeg together in the melting pot. Then, spoon the melted candy into the molds, scrape off any excess chocolate, and freeze flat for 10 minutes. Gently remove the hardened chocolates from the molds and use a food brush to apply the pink glitter dust to each of the chocolate gingerbread men. Serve and enjoy!
Chocolatier Equipment
First, let me go over the tools and equipment I use for this little chocolatey recipe. It doesn’t take much, just a few common kitchen tools and baking equipment. Here’s what I use to make chocolate gingerbread men:
- Measuring Cup
- Measuring spoons
- Wilton candy melts pot
- Christmas Silicone Fondant Mold
- Cake Spatula
- Small baking sheet
- Food brushes
- Parchment paper sheets
Gingerbread Men Chocolate Ingredients
Now let me go over my super short and sweet ingredient list! All I need are these 3 yummy and exciting ingredients to make these holiday gingerbread man chocolates:
How to Make Gingerbread Man Chocolates
And now for a little bit of that enchanting Christmas magic! This simple chocolate recipe is quick and easy to follow along with so let’s get right into it. Here’s how to make gingerbread man chocolates:
- First, measure out the cookie topper ingredients.
- Then, add the white candy melts and the nutmeg to the candy melt pot.
- Melt them together while continuously stirring with a silicone spatula.
- Then, place the Christmas silicone molds on a small baking sheet to keep them completely flat.
- Spoon the melted white chocolate into the molds. Tap the tray to remove any air bubbles and scrape away the excess chocolate with a cake spatula.
- Then, freeze the Christmas chocolates, completely flat, for 10 minutes.
- Gently remove the hardened chocolates from the molds. I like to use disposable gloves to keep the chocolates from melting from the heat from my hands.
- Next, use a food brush to apply the pink glitter dust to each of the chocolate gingerbread men.
- Finally, serve and enjoy!
Alternative Chocolate-Melting Method
If you don’t have a nifty candy melting pot in your kitchen collection, here is a simple microwave melting method that will work for anyone!
How to Melt Candy Melts in the Microwave:
- First, pour the candy melts into a heat-safe bowl or silicone measuring cup.
- Then, heat the candy melts in the microwave at 50% power, or on a defrost setting, for 1 minute.
- Next, stir the candies thoroughly.
- Use a towel or an oven mitt to protect your hand from the heat when handling the bowl or cup.
- Then, continue to microwave the candies at the same low setting in 15-30 second intervals, stirring in between each interval, until the candy is almost melted.
- Finally, let the candy sit for about 1 minute to let the residual heat take care of any small unmelted pieces of candy leftover.
- If you try another interval of cooking at this point, the candy could overcook and burn so it’s better to let the candy sit and take care of itself.
For more chocolate-melting methods and tips, check out my simple guide on How to Melt Candy Melts.
Storing Chocolate Gingerbread Men
To store homemade chocolate gingerbread men: transfer the hardened candies to an airtight container, in between layers of wax paper to keep them from breaking or sticking together. Store them either in the fridge for 2 weeks or in the freezer for up to 3 months. Always mark the date on the outside of the container to keep up with freshness.
Cake & Cupcake Toppers
Recipes for the Holidays
Love this recipe? Then you’re going to love some more of my other holiday specialties and some of my simple chocolate recipes for year-round events and enjoyment! Here are some of my favorites:
These chocolate gingerbread men are perfect for decorating:
- Cakes
- Cupcakes
- Cookies
- Brownies
- Or just for snacking on! These are an excellent holiday surprise for your kid’s lunch box!
More holiday flavors and recipes:
- Eggnog Scones
- Peppermint Cupcakes
- Peppermint White Chocolate Cookies
- Christmas Hot Chocolate Bombs
- Marshmallow Snowmen
- Sugared Cranberries and Rosemary
- Chocolate Cookies with Peppermint Chips
- Eggnog Buttercream Frosting
- Gingerbread Cupcakes
More easy homemade chocolates:
- Heart-Shaped Chocolates without A Mold
- Mini Chocolate Bars with Sprinkles
- Mini Mermaid Chocolate Bars
- Chocolate Mermaid Tails
- Homemade Star-shaped Chocolates
- Mini Chocolate Bars
- Chocolate Seashells
Gingerbread Man Chocolates
Equipment
Ingredients
Instructions
- First, measure out the cookie topper ingredients.
- Then, add the white candy melts and the nutmeg to the candy melt pot.
- Melt them together while continuously stirring with a silicone spatula.
- Then, place the Christmas silicone molds on a small baking sheet to keep them completely flat.
- Spoon the melted white chocolate into the molds. Tap the tray to remove any air bubbles and scrape away the excess chocolate with a cake spatula.
- Then, freeze the Christmas chocolates, completely flat, for 10 minutes.
- Gently remove the hardened chocolates from the molds. I like to use disposable gloves to keep the chocolates from melting from the heat from my hands.
- Next, use a food brush to apply the pink glitter dust to each of the chocolate gingerbread men.
- Finally, serve and enjoy!
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