Christmas Cookie House
Gingerbread houses have been a popular Christmas tradition for centuries, originating in Germany in the 16th century.
This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 110 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 10.
Christmas Cookie House
Ingredients
Instructions
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In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
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Beat in the eggs, one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract.
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In a separate bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture and mix well.
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Divide the dough into two equal portions, wrap in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
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Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F).
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Roll out the dough on a lightly floured surface to about 1/4 inch thickness. Cut out the desired shapes for the house walls, roof, and other decorations.
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Bake the cookies for 10-12 minutes or until lightly golden brown. Allow them to cool completely on a wire rack.
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In a small bowl, mix the icing sugar with a few drops of food coloring and enough water to make a thick icing.
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Assemble the cookie house using the icing as glue and decorate with assorted candies.
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Let the icing dry and harden before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 8
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 250kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 12g19%
- Total Carbohydrate 32g11%
- Sugars 20g
- 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.
