Description
A fun and creative way to make gingerbread houses.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup molasses
- 1/2 cup butter
- 1 tablespoon ground ginger
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 egg
- Candy for decoration
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, mix flour, ginger, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt.
- In another bowl, cream butter and brown sugar.
- Add molasses and egg, then mix well.
- Combine wet and dry ingredients.
- Roll out the dough and cut into house shapes.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes.
- Let cool before assembling and decorating.
Notes
- Use royal icing for better structure.
- Let the gingerbread pieces cool completely before assembling.
- Be creative with candy decorations.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 small house
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: gingerbread house, holiday baking, festive treats