The Perfect Christmas Cookie House
Gingerbread houses have been a popular holiday tradition for centuries, with the first known recipe appearing in 16th-century Germany.
This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 105 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 9.
The Perfect Christmas Cookie House
Ingredients
Instructions
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In a bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
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In a separate large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
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Beat in the egg and vanilla extract.
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Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix until well combined.
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Divide the dough into two equal portions, wrap in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for 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 floured surface to about 1/4 inch thickness.
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Cut out the desired shapes for the cookie house walls, roof, and decorations.
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Transfer the cut-out shapes onto the prepared baking sheet and bake for 12-15 minutes or until lightly golden around the edges.
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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 dough.
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Once the cookies are cooled, assemble the cookie house using royal icing as glue.
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Decorate the cookie house with assorted candies and sprinkles.
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Allow the icing to set before serving or displaying.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 12
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 250kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 12g19%
- Total Carbohydrate 34g12%
- Sugars 18g
- 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.
