Description
A delightful gingerbread castle perfect for the holiday season.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon ground ginger
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1 cup molasses
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- Royal icing for decoration
- Assorted candy for decoration
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, ginger, cinnamon, cloves, baking soda, and salt.
- In another bowl, cream butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add molasses, eggs, and vanilla to the butter mixture, mixing well.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients.
- Chill the dough for 30 minutes.
- Roll out the dough and cut into castle shapes.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until firm.
- Let cool completely before decorating.
- Use royal icing and candy to decorate the castle.
Notes
- Ensure the dough is well-chilled for easier handling.
- Experiment with different candies for unique designs.
- Store in a cool, dry place to maintain freshness.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: gingerbread castle, holiday baking, festive dessert