Description
A fun and festive gingerbread house roof recipe for holiday decorating.
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
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1/2 cup molasses
- 1 large egg
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, mix flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, salt, ginger, and cinnamon.
- In another bowl, cream butter and brown sugar until smooth.
- Add molasses and egg to the creamed mixture; mix well.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients; mix until combined.
- Roll out the dough on parchment paper to about 1/4 inch thick.
- Cut out roof shapes using a template.
- Place on baking sheets and bake for 10-12 minutes.
- Cool completely before decorating.
Notes
- Use a sharp knife for cutting shapes.
- Store leftover dough in the fridge.
- Decorate with royal icing and candies.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: gingerbread house roof, holiday baking, festive dessert