Save A festive and fun kit featuring homemade gingerbread panels, royal icing, and a variety of candies for constructing and decorating a classic gingerbread house.
Preparing this kit has become a joyful tradition that brings family and friends together to create something special and delicious.
Ingredients
- Gingerbread Panels: 3 cups (375 g) all-purpose flour 3/4 cup (150 g) brown sugar 1/2 cup (120 g) unsalted butter softened 2/3 cup (225 g) molasses 1 large egg 1 tsp baking soda 1 tbsp ground ginger 2 tsp ground cinnamon 1/2 tsp ground cloves 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg 1/2 tsp salt
- Royal Icing: 2 large egg whites (or 4 tbsp pasteurized egg whites) 3 1/2 cups (420 g) powdered sugar sifted 1/2 tsp lemon juice
- Decorations: 1 cup assorted candies (gumdrops mini pretzels chocolate buttons sprinkles candy canes etc) 1/2 cup shredded coconut (optional for snow effect) 1/4 cup mini marshmallows (optional)
Instructions
- Step 1:
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Step 2:
- In a large bowl cream butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy Add molasses and egg mix until combined.
- Step 3:
- In a separate bowl whisk together flour baking soda ginger cinnamon cloves nutmeg and salt Gradually add to wet mixture mixing until a smooth dough forms.
- Step 4:
- Divide dough in half Roll each half between parchment sheets to 1/4-inch (6 mm) thickness.
- Step 5:
- Using printable or cardboard templates cut dough into panels for house 2 walls (4x6) 2 roof pieces (5x7) 2 side walls (4x5).
- Step 6:
- Transfer panels to prepared baking sheets Bake 12-15 minutes or until edges are firm Cool completely on a wire rack.
- Step 7:
- For royal icing In a large bowl beat egg whites until foamy Gradually add powdered sugar and lemon juice beating until thick and glossy Transfer to a piping bag fitted with a small round tip.
- Step 8:
- Assemble the house Pipe icing along the edges of panels and join to form the house structure Hold pieces together for a few minutes until icing sets allow to dry for 30 minutes.
- Step 9:
- Decorate Use remaining icing to pipe details and attach candies coconut and marshmallows as desired Let the house dry until icing is firm before displaying or serving.
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Required Tools
Electric mixer Mixing bowls Rolling pin Parchment paper Baking sheets Sharp knife or cookie cutters Piping bag and tips Wire rack
Allergen Information
Contains wheat (gluten) eggs and dairy (butter) Some candies may contain nuts soy or gluten—always check ingredient labels.
Nutritional Information
Calories 430 Total Fat 8 g Carbohydrates 89 g Protein 5 g per serving estimate based on 8 servings
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Kitchen Guide
- → What ingredients are included for the gingerbread panels?
The panels are made with flour, brown sugar, butter, molasses, egg, baking soda, and warm spices like ginger, cinnamon, cloves, and nutmeg.
- → How is the royal icing prepared and used?
Royal icing is created by beating egg whites with powdered sugar and lemon juice until glossy. It’s piped along panel edges to assemble and decorate the structure.
- → Can the gingerbread panels be prepared in advance?
Yes, baked panels can be stored airtight for up to a week before assembly and decoration.
- → Are there alternative options for egg whites in the icing?
For safety or preference, pasteurized egg whites or meringue powder can replace fresh egg whites in the icing.
- → What decorations come with the kit for embellishing the house?
The kit includes assorted candies like gumdrops, mini pretzels, chocolate buttons, sprinkles, candy canes, shredded coconut, and mini marshmallows for snowy effects.