Description
A delightful and festive chocolate gingerbread house adorned with white chocolate snow, perfect for holiday celebrations.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup molasses
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups white chocolate chips
- 1 cup powdered sugar (for decoration)
- Assorted candies for decoration
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, salt, ginger, cinnamon, and cloves.
- In another bowl, cream together the butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add molasses, egg, and vanilla extract to the butter mixture and mix well.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until combined.
- Roll out the dough and cut into shapes for the gingerbread house.
- Bake the pieces in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes.
- Let the pieces cool completely before assembling the house.
- Melt white chocolate chips and use them to glue the pieces together.
- Decorate the house with powdered sugar and assorted candies to create a snowy effect.
Notes
- Ensure the gingerbread pieces are completely cooled before assembly to prevent collapsing.
- Use a template for cutting the gingerbread shapes for uniformity.
- Store the gingerbread house in a cool, dry place to maintain its structure.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg