Description
A collection of gingerbread house designs templates for festive decorating.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup molasses
- 1 large egg
- Royal icing for decoration
- Various candies for decoration
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, mix flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, salt, ginger, cinnamon, and cloves.
- In another bowl, cream butter and brown sugar until fluffy.
- Add molasses and egg; mix well.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet mixture; mix until combined.
- Roll out the dough to 1/4 inch thickness.
- Cut out pieces for the house using templates.
- Place pieces on a baking sheet and bake for 10-12 minutes.
- Let cool completely before assembling.
- Use royal icing to join pieces and decorate with candies.
Notes
- Ensure the pieces are thoroughly cooled before assembly.
- Use a sturdy base to support the house.
- Get creative with candy decorations.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/12 of house
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: gingerbread house designs templates