Cookie House For Christmas
Gingerbread houses have been a popular Christmas tradition since the 16th century in Germany.
This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 105 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 10.
Cookie House For Christmas
Ingredients
Instructions
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In a mixing bowl, cream together the butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
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Add the egg and vanilla extract, and mix until well combined.
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In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt.
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Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, mixing until a dough forms.
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Divide the dough into two equal portions, shape each portion into a disc, and wrap in plastic wrap. Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.
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Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
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Roll out one portion of the dough on a lightly floured surface to about 1/4 inch thickness.
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Use a template or freehand to cut out the shapes for the cookie house walls, roof, and other decorations.
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Transfer the cut-out shapes to the prepared baking sheet and bake for 12-15 minutes, or until lightly golden.
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Remove from the oven and let cool completely on a wire rack.
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Repeat steps 7-10 with the remaining portion of dough.
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In a small bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar and milk until smooth.
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Use the icing to assemble the cookie house, sticking the walls and roof together with the icing.
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Decorate the cookie house with assorted candies and decorations.
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Allow the icing to set before serving and enjoying your festive Cookie House for Christmas!
Nutrition Facts
Servings 12
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 220kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 10g16%
- Total Carbohydrate 30g10%
- Sugars 18g
- Protein 2g4%
* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.
