Description
A fun and festive gingerbread house made with candy decorations.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon ground ginger
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 cup molasses
- Assorted candies for decoration
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Mix flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, salt, ginger, and cinnamon in a bowl.
- In another bowl, cream together butter and brown sugar.
- Add egg and molasses to the butter mixture and mix well.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture.
- Roll out the dough on a floured surface and cut into house shapes.
- Place the pieces on a baking sheet and bake for 10-12 minutes.
- Allow the pieces to cool completely.
- Assemble the house using icing and decorate with candies.
Notes
- Use a template for precise shapes.
- Let the icing dry completely before decorating.
- 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 slice
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: gingerbread house candy, holiday dessert, festive baking