Description
A delightful Victorian-style gingerbread house adorned with colorful candy decorations, perfect for festive celebrations.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon ground ginger
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup molasses
- 1 large egg
- Assorted candies for decoration (gumdrops, candy canes, chocolate, etc.)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, mix together flour, ginger, cinnamon, cloves, baking soda, and salt.
- In another bowl, cream together the butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add molasses and egg to the butter mixture and mix well.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until combined.
- Roll out the dough on a floured surface and cut into shapes for the house.
- Bake the gingerbread pieces for 10-12 minutes or until firm.
- Let the pieces cool completely before assembling.
- Use royal icing to glue the pieces together and decorate with assorted candies.
Notes
- Ensure the gingerbread is completely cooled before decorating.
- Use a sturdy base for the house to prevent collapsing.
- 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 slice
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg