Description
This royal icing gingerbread house is a festive treat perfect for the holidays.
Ingredients
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- 3 cups powdered sugar
- 2 egg whites
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon ground ginger
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup molasses
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, mix flour, ginger, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt.
- In another bowl, beat butter and brown sugar until creamy.
- Add molasses and mix well.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to the butter mixture.
- Roll out the dough and cut into house shapes.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until firm.
- Let cool completely.
- For royal icing, beat egg whites and lemon juice, then gradually add powdered sugar.
- Use icing to assemble the gingerbread house and decorate.
Notes
- Store the gingerbread house in a cool, dry place.
- Use food coloring for more decorative icing.
- Let the icing dry completely before moving the house.
- Prep Time: 60 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: royal icing gingerbread house