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Gingerbread House Recipe (VIDEO)
Build an edible gingerbread masterpiece with spiced dough and royal icing, decorated with your favorite candies for a showstopping holiday centerpiece.
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(110 reviews on Sally's Baking)
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Prep time24 hr
Bake time18 min
Total time24 hr
Makes1
Ingredients
1
3 cups (375g) all-purpose flour (spooned & leveled)
2
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
3
2 teaspoons ground ginger
4
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
5
1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
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1/4 teaspoon salt
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6 Tablespoons (85g) unsalted butter, softened to room temperature
8
3/4 cup (150g) packed light or dark brown sugar
9
1 large egg, at room temperature
10
1/2 cup (120ml) unsulphured or dark molasses (do not use blackstrap; I prefer Grandma’s brand)
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1 Tablespoon (15ml) water
12
royal icing (the “glue”)
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assorted candies (see post for suggestions)
14
1/2 cup (95g) shortening, at room temperature
15
1/2 cup (8 Tbsp; 113g) unsalted butter, softened to room temperature
16
4 cups (480g) confectioners’ sugar
17
2 Tablespoons (30ml) milk
18
1/4 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
19
1/8 teaspoon salt
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