Building Gingerbread
Gingerbread houses originated in Germany during the 16th century and became associated with Christmas traditions.
This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 110 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 12.
Building Gingerbread
Ingredients
Instructions
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In a bowl, whisk together the flour, ginger, cinnamon, baking powder, and salt.
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In a separate large bowl, cream together the butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
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Beat in the egg, molasses, and vanilla extract.
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Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until well combined.
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Divide the dough in half and shape each half into a disk. Wrap in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
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Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
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On a floured surface, roll out one disk of dough to about 1/4 inch thickness. Cut out desired shapes using cookie cutters.
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Transfer the cut-out shapes to the prepared baking sheet.
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Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown.
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Allow the gingerbread to cool completely on a wire rack.
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In a small bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar and milk to make the icing.
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Once the gingerbread is cooled, decorate with the icing as desired.
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Let the icing set before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 12
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 280kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 10g16%
- Total Carbohydrate 45g15%
- Sugars 25g
- Protein 3g6%
* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.
