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Gingerbread House Recipe

A delightful gingerbread house made of waffles, topped with frosting, caramel, and marshmallows.
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Build a sturdy and delicious gingerbread house for your holiday decorating with this reliable recipe and royal icing ‘glue’. Perfect for family traditions and creating a whimsical centerpiece.

Ingredients

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  • 4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 3/4 cup unsulfom molasses
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • For Royal Icing:
  • 3 large egg whites
  • 4 cups powdered sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar

Instructions

  1. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, ginger, cinnamon, cloves, and salt.
  2. In a large bowl, cream together butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. Beat in molasses, egg, and vanilla extract until well combined.
  4. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
  5. Divide the dough in half, flatten each half into a disk, wrap in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
  6. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  7. On a lightly floured surface, roll out one disk of dough to 1/4-inch thickness. Cut out gingerbread house pieces using templates (not included).
  8. Transfer pieces to prepared baking sheets.
  9. Bake for 10-15 minutes, or until edges are lightly golden. Let cool on baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely. Repeat with remaining dough.
  10. To make royal icing: In a clean, dry bowl, beat egg whites until foamy.
  11. Gradually add powdered sugar and cream of tartar, beating until stiff peaks form.
  12. To assemble: Use royal icing to ‘glue’ the gingerbread pieces together. Let dry completely before decorating.

Notes

  • For a stronger gingerbread structure, you can use less liquid in the dough or bake the pieces until they are very firm.
  • Ensure your royal icing is thick enough to hold the structure; add more powdered sugar if needed.
  • Allow ample drying time for the icing between assembly steps.
  • Get creative with your candy decorations to make your gingerbread house unique!

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