Description
A classic gingerbread house recipe perfect for holiday festivities, featuring spiced dough and creative decorations.
Ingredients
Scale
- 300g all-purpose flour
- 100g unsalted butter
- 100g brown sugar
- 2 tsp ground ginger
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
- 1 egg
- 100g molasses
- 1 tsp baking soda
- Pinch of salt
- Royal icing for assembly
Instructions
- In a large bowl, sift together the flour, ginger, cinnamon, nutmeg, baking soda, and salt.
- In another bowl, cream the butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the egg and molasses until well combined.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until a dough forms.
- Wrap the dough in plastic and chill for at least 1 hour.
- Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Roll out the dough on a floured surface to about 1/4 inch thick.
- Cut out house shapes using templates and place on baking sheets.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until firm. Let cool completely.
- Assemble the house using royal icing as glue and decorate as desired.
Notes
Ensure the dough is chilled for easier handling. Store in an airtight container for up to a week.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Method: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 25g
- Fat: 8g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Protein: 4g