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Easy Gingerbread House Recipe And Template

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Description

Gingerbread houses are a classic holiday tradition that everyone loves. Making your own gingerbread house can be a fun and creative activity for the whole family. This easy gingerbread house recipe and template will help you create a beautiful and delicious gingerbread house that will be the centerpiece of your holiday décor.

Prep Time

The prep time for this recipe is around 20 minutes.

Cook Time

The cook time for this recipe is around 20 minutes.

Ingredients

  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon ground ginger
  • 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 3/4 cup dark brown sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1/2 cup molasses

Equipment

  • Baking sheet
  • Parchment paper
  • Rolling pin
  • Gingerbread house template
  • Pastry bag
  • Candy decorations

Method

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F.
  2. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, ginger, cinnamon, nutmeg, baking soda, and salt.
  4. In a separate mixing bowl, beat the butter and brown sugar together until light and fluffy.
  5. Add the egg and molasses to the butter mixture and beat until combined.
  6. Add the flour mixture to the butter mixture and mix until a dough forms.
  7. Divide the dough in half and roll each half out to 1/4-inch thickness.
  8. Place the gingerbread house template on the dough and cut out the pieces.
  9. Bake the gingerbread pieces for 12-15 minutes or until golden brown.
  10. Remove from the oven and cool on a wire rack.
  11. Decorate the gingerbread house with candy decorations using a pastry bag.
  12. Assemble the gingerbread house with royal icing.
  13. Let the gingerbread house dry for a few hours before serving.

Notes

  • You can make the gingerbread dough up to 3 days in advance and store it in the refrigerator.
  • You can also freeze the gingerbread pieces for up to 1 month. Just thaw them in the refrigerator before decorating.
  • This recipe makes enough dough for one medium-sized gingerbread house.

Nutrition Info

  • Calories: 280
  • Fat: 10g
  • Saturated Fat: 6g
  • Cholesterol: 35mg
  • Sodium: 180mg
  • Carbohydrates: 45g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Sugar: 24g
  • Protein: 3g

Recipes FAQ

  • Can I make the gingerbread dough ahead of time? Yes, you can make the dough up to 3 days in advance and store it in the refrigerator.
  • Can I freeze the gingerbread pieces? Yes, you can freeze the gingerbread pieces for up to 1 month. Just thaw them in the refrigerator before decorating.
  • Can I use different candy decorations? Yes, you can use any candy decorations you like to decorate your gingerbread house.

Recipe Tips

  • Make sure to roll the gingerbread dough out to an even thickness to ensure that all the pieces bake evenly.
  • Use a pastry bag to pipe the royal icing onto the gingerbread pieces for the best results.
  • Let the gingerbread house dry for a few hours before serving to ensure that the royal icing has hardened and the pieces are secure.

Enjoy making this easy gingerbread house recipe and template with your loved ones this holiday season!


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