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Gingerbread House Recipe: Easy and Fun for Holiday Cheer

Gingerbread House Recipe
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Make this delightful Gingerbread House with your family for a fun holiday project.

Ingredients

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  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 tablespoon ground ginger
  • 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter
  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup molasses
  • 1 egg

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, ginger, cinnamon, cloves, and salt.
  3. In another bowl, cream the butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
  4. Add the molasses and egg, mixing until combined.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients until just combined.
  6. Roll out the dough to 1/4 inch thickness and cut shapes for your house.
  7. Bake for 10-12 minutes or until edges are firm.
  8. Allow to cool completely before assembling.

Notes

  • Make sure the dough is cold before cutting shapes.
  • Use royal icing for strong connections when assembling the house.

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Keywords: Gingerbread, Holiday, Recipe, Christmas

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