Description
A whimsical take on traditional gingerbread houses, perfect for festive fun.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 tbsp ground ginger
- 1 tbsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1/2 cup molasses
- 1 large egg
- 3 cups powdered sugar
- 2 tbsp milk
- Assorted candies for decoration
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, mix flour, cocoa, ginger, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt.
- In another bowl, beat butter and brown sugar until fluffy.
- Add molasses and egg to the butter mixture, mix well.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until combined.
- Roll out the dough and cut into shapes for the house.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, then let cool.
- Mix powdered sugar and milk to create icing.
- Assemble the house using icing and decorate with candies.
Notes
- Make sure dough is chilled before cutting shapes.
- Use a template for consistent house shapes.
- Store in a cool, dry place to keep the house intact.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: funny gingerbread house