Description
A fun and festive mini gingerbread house to decorate and enjoy.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 cup molasses
- 1 tsp ground ginger
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1 egg
- Royal icing for decoration
- Assorted candies for decoration
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, mix flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, ginger, cinnamon, and salt.
- In another bowl, cream butter and brown sugar.
- Add molasses and egg to the butter mixture.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients.
- Roll out the dough and cut into shapes for the house.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until firm.
- Let cool completely before assembling.
- Use royal icing to assemble the house pieces.
- Decorate with candies as desired.
Notes
- Ensure the pieces are completely cool before assembling.
- You can customize the decorations with your favorite candies.
- Store the gingerbread house in a cool, dry place.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 mini house
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: mini gingerbread house