Description
Create magical gingerbread houses with this delightful recipe that combines baking and crafting, perfect for celebrating the festive season.
Ingredients
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 tablespoon ground ginger
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 cup molasses
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, ginger, cinnamon, cloves, and salt.
- Cream together the butter and brown sugar in a separate bowl until light and fluffy.
- Add the egg and molasses to the butter mixture, mixing well.
- Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet ingredients until a dough forms.
- Roll out the dough to 1/4-inch thickness on a floured surface.
- Cut the dough into shapes for your gingerbread house.
- Place the gingerbread pieces on a lined baking sheet and bake for 10-12 minutes.
- Let the pieces cool completely before assembling.
- Use icing to glue the gingerbread pieces together and decorate with assorted candies.
Notes
For best results, let each layer of icing dry before adding more, and consider using templates for precise shapes.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American