Description
A detailed recipe for making gingerbread house windows.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup molasses
- 1 tablespoon ground ginger
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 egg
- Royal icing for decoration
- Candy for embellishment
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, mix flour, baking soda, ginger, cinnamon, and salt.
- In another bowl, cream butter and brown sugar together.
- Add molasses and egg to the butter mixture, and mix well.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture.
- Knead the dough until smooth, then roll it out to 1/4 inch thick.
- Cut out window shapes and place them on a baking sheet.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until firm.
- Let cool before decorating with royal icing and candy.
Notes
- Store windows in an airtight container.
- Use a variety of candy for decoration.
- Ensure the dough is not too sticky.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 window
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: gingerbread house windows