Description
A delightful gingerbread castle perfect for festive gatherings.
Ingredients
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- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon ground ginger
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup molasses
- 1 large egg
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- Royal icing for decoration
- Candies for embellishment
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, mix flour, ginger, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt.
- In another bowl, cream butter and brown sugar.
- Add molasses, egg, and vanilla to the butter mixture.
- Gradually mix in the dry ingredients.
- Roll out the dough and cut it into castle shapes.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until firm.
- Let cool before assembling.
- Use royal icing to attach pieces and decorate.
Notes
- Store the castle in a cool, dry place.
- Feel free to customize the decorations with your favorite candies.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: gingerbread castle, holiday dessert, festive baking