Description
A fun and festive gingerbread house recipe perfect for holiday decorating.
Ingredients
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- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon ground ginger
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup molasses
- 1 large egg
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, mix flour, ginger, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt.
- In another bowl, beat butter and brown sugar until creamy.
- Add molasses and egg, mix well.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to wet ingredients, mix until combined.
- Roll out the dough, cut shapes for the house.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until firm.
- Let cool completely before assembling.
Notes
- Use royal icing to hold the pieces together.
- Decorate with candies and sprinkles.
- Store in a cool, dry place.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/12 of house
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: gingerbread house