Gingerbread House – Christmas Recipe

Ingredients

• 3 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 tablespoon ground ginger
• 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 3/4 cup brown sugar, packed
• 1/2 cup molasses
• 1 large egg
• Royal icing
• Candy decorations

Instructions

1. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, ginger, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
2. In a large bowl, beat the butter and brown sugar until fluffy. Add the molasses and egg and beat until well combined.
3. Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Shape the dough into a ball, cover with plastic wrap, and chill for at least 1 hour or overnight.
4. Preheat the oven to 350°F. On a lightly floured surface, roll the dough out into a 1/4 inch thickness. Cut out desired shapes for the house using a gingerbread house template and a sharp knife or cookie cutters.
5. Bake the gingerbread shapes for 10-12 minutes and cool completely on a wire rack.
6. Using royal icing as glue, assemble the gingerbread house and decorate with candy decorations as desired.

Verdict

Making a gingerbread house from scratch is a fun and festive activity for the whole family. This recipe produces a sturdy and flavorful gingerbread dough that can be cut and shaped into a variety of house shapes. The royal icing acts as the perfect glue to hold all the pieces together and create a beautiful and edible holiday decoration.

Serving Suggestions

Display your gingerbread house as a centerpiece on your holiday table, or wrap it up as a gift for someone special. Serve with hot cocoa and enjoy the sweet taste of the holiday season.