Description
A festive gingerbread house decorated with royal icing.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup molasses
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon ginger
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 3 cups powdered sugar
- 2 egg whites
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Melt butter in a bowl and mix in brown sugar and molasses.
- Add egg and spices to the mixture.
- Combine flour, baking soda, and salt in another bowl.
- Gradually mix dry ingredients into the wet mixture.
- Roll out dough and cut shapes for the house.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until firm.
- Let cool completely before decorating.
- For royal icing, beat egg whites and gradually add powdered sugar.
- Decorate the gingerbread house with royal icing and candies.
Notes
- Ensure the house pieces are fully cooled before decorating.
- Store in a cool, dry place to maintain freshness.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: royal icing gingerbread house