Gingerbread Houses
Craft delicious and festive gingerbread houses with these magical tips that enhance creativity and family bonding during the holiday season.
Ingrédients
Dry Ingredients
- 2.5 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 tablespoon ground ginger
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
- 0.5 teaspoon ground cloves
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients
- 0.75 cups unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1 large egg
- 0.5 cups molasses
Icing Ingredients
- 2 cups powdered sugar (for icing)
Decoration
- As needed assorted candies (for decoration) Use a variety of colorful candies for festive flair.
Instructions
Preparation
- Gather all your ingredients in one place.
Mix Dry Ingredients
- In a bowl, mix together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, ground ginger, ground cinnamon, ground cloves, and salt.
Cream Butter and Sugar
- In another bowl, cream the softened butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
Add Egg and Molasses
- Once your butter and sugar are fluffy, add the egg and molasses to the mixture. Stir until well combined.
Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture and mix until well combined.
Roll Out the Dough
- On a lightly floured surface, roll out the dough to a thickness of about 1/4 inch.
Cut Shapes for the House
- Using a sharp knife or cookie cutters, cut the dough into the pieces needed for the gingerbread house.
Bake the Gingerbread
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and bake for 10-12 minutes. Let it cool completely before assembling.
Make the Icing
- Whisk together powdered sugar with a little water or egg white until it’s thick and holds peaks.
Assemble and Decorate
- Using the icing, start assembling your house by attaching walls to the base and then the roof. Let it set before adding candies.
Notes
Store assembled gingerbread houses in an airtight container to maintain freshness.