Description
Gingerbread houses are a festive delight that brings joy and creativity to your kitchen. The sweet aroma of ginger, cinnamon, and molasses fills the air as you craft this edible masterpiece. Perfect for family gatherings or holiday traditions, this recipe is not only fun but also yields stunning results that will impress everyone. Dive into a world of flavor and nostalgia with each bite, creating cherished memories along the way.
Ingredients
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- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon ground ginger
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 cup brown sugar (packed)
- 1 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 cup molasses
- 4 cups powdered sugar (for icing)
- 2 egg whites (for icing)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, ginger, cinnamon, and baking soda.
- In another bowl, cream together butter and brown sugar until fluffy.
- Beat in the egg and molasses until well combined.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to wet ingredients until fully incorporated.
- Roll out the dough to about a quarter-inch thick and cut shapes for your house.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until firm; let cool completely.
- Mix powdered sugar and egg whites to make royal icing, then assemble your house using icing as glue.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 100g
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 54g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 30mg