Homemade Gingerbread House (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
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1/2 teaspoon allspice, ground.
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2 teaspoons cinnamon, ground.
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1/8 teaspoon salt for frosting.
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2 teaspoons ginger, ground.
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3 cups plain flour.
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1/4 teaspoon salt.
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1/4 teaspoon baking soda.
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3/4 cup brown sugar, packed.
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1/2 cup shortening, softened.
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6 tablespoons softened butter.
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1/2 cup butter (for frosting).
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1 large egg.
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1/2 cup molasses.
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1 tablespoon water.
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Royal icing to assemble pieces.
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4 cups powdered sugar.
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2 tablespoons milk.
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1/4 teaspoon vanilla flavor.
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Your choice of candies to decorate.
# Instructions:
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Cut out paper shapes for the gingerbread house.
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Mix together salt, soda, flour, and spices using a whisk.
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Cream butter and sugar first. Add the egg, molasses, and water, then mix in the dry stuff.
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Split dough into portions, wrap and keep it chilled for a couple hours or even a few days.
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Flatten dough between parchment to 1/4 inch thick and cut out the house parts.
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Cook at 350°F—house parts for 18-20 minutes, chimney pieces for 12-13 minutes.
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Stick the wall sections together with icing, then wait an hour before doing the roof.
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Stick on the roof bits with icing, and pop on a chimney if you'd like.
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Allow the structure to harden for 4 to 6 hours before getting creative with decorations.
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Beat together butter and shortening, then mix in sugar, milk, vanilla, and a dash of salt.
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Dress it up with sugar icing, candies, and any buttercream designs you want.
# Notes:
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Cool completely for a few hours before adding decorations.
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You can work on it in steps ahead of time.
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Rolling out dough works best using parchment on top and bottom.