Yield: 1 house

Easy Gingerbread House Recipe

A classic holiday treat featuring spiced gingerbread dough assembled into a decorative house.

Prep Time30 minutes

Cook Time12 minutes

Resting or chilling1 hour

Total Time1 hour 42 minutes

Ingredients

• 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1 /2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1 /2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 /2 teaspoon salt
• 1 /2 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1 /2 cup brown sugar
• 1 /2 cup molasses
• 1 large egg
• Royal icing for assembly

Instructions

1. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, ginger, cinnamon, nutmeg, baking soda, and salt.
2. In a large bowl, beat the butter and brown sugar until creamy. Add the molasses and egg, and mix well.
3. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until a dough forms.
4. Wrap the dough in plastic and chill for at least 1 hour.
5. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Roll out the dough and cut into house shapes.
6. Bake for 10-12 minutes, then cool completely.
7. Assemble the house using royal icing and decorate as desired.

Notes

Ensure the dough is chilled for easier handling. Use food-safe decorations.