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Easy Homemade Gingerbread House from Scratch Perfect for Beginners

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This easy homemade gingerbread house recipe is perfect for beginners, featuring simple ingredients and a sturdy, delicious dough that bakes into crisp panels ideal for building festive holiday houses.

Ingredients

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  • 3 ½ cups (440 g) all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 2 tbsp ground ginger
  • 1 ½ tsp ground cinnamon
  • ½ tsp ground cloves
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ¾ cup (170 g) unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup (200 g) dark brown sugar
  • ½ cup (120 ml) molasses
  • 1 large egg, room temperature
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Mix dry ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, ground ginger, cinnamon, cloves, and salt. Set aside.
  2. Cream butter and sugar: In a separate bowl, beat softened butter with dark brown sugar until fluffy and lighter in color, about 3 to 5 minutes.
  3. Add molasses and egg: Beat in molasses, egg, and vanilla extract until fully combined and glossy.
  4. Combine wet and dry: Gradually add dry ingredients to wet mixture, mixing slowly until dough forms. Chill sticky dough for 30 minutes if needed.
  5. Chill the dough: Wrap dough in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour or overnight.
  6. Roll out dough: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Roll dough on a lightly floured surface to 1/4-inch (6 mm) thickness. Cut shapes using templates or freehand.
  7. Transfer and bake: Place cut pieces on parchment-lined baking sheets. Bake for 10-12 minutes until firm but not over-browned.
  8. Cool completely: Let panels cool on baking sheets for 5 minutes, then transfer to wire racks to cool fully.
  9. Prepare royal icing: Whisk together powdered sugar and egg whites or meringue powder with water until thick and glossy.
  10. Assemble the house: Pipe icing along edges and press pieces together, holding for 20-30 seconds. Support walls with cans or jars and allow at least 1 hour to set before decorating.

Notes

Chill dough well before rolling to prevent sticky and misshapen panels. Use royal icing as glue and support walls with cans or jars while drying. Keep extra icing handy to patch broken panels. Avoid overbaking to prevent brittleness. Store assembled house in a cool, dry place wrapped loosely to keep crisp.

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