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Ingredientes
- 16 ounces Theo Gingerbread Spice Chocolate (or any chocolate of your choice)
- 7-10 gingerbread men depending on how many you want
- 20 red hots
- 6-10 gum drops, cut in half
- 10 pieces Ribbon candy
- 20 Candy cane candy corn
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 120g | |
| Calories 473 | |
| Calories from Fat 2 | 0% |
| Total Fat 0.24g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 0.0g | 0% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 46mg | 2% |
| Potassium 6mg | 0% |
| Total Carbs 117.6g | 31% |
| Dietary Fiber 0.0g | 0% |
| Sugars 75.48g | 50% |
| Protein 0.0g | 0% |
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