Description
A fun and festive gingerbread house recipe perfect for the holidays.
Ingredients
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- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup molasses
- 1 egg
- 1 tablespoon ground ginger
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, cream the butter and brown sugar together.
- Add molasses and egg, mix well.
- In another bowl, combine flour, ginger, cinnamon, cloves, baking soda, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until combined.
- Roll out the dough on a floured surface and cut into gingerbread house shapes.
- Place the pieces on a baking sheet and bake for 10-12 minutes.
- Let cool completely before assembling.
- Use royal icing to attach pieces together and decorate as desired.
Notes
- Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container.
- Use a template for cutting shapes accurately.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/8 of house
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: gingerbread house recipe