Ingredients
Method
Preparation
- Start by gathering all your ingredients and tools. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
Mix Dry Ingredients
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, ginger, cinnamon, cloves, and salt until well combined.
Cream Butter and Sugar
- In a separate larger bowl, cream together softened butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
Add Egg and Molasses
- Beat in the egg and molasses until smooth and fully mixed.
Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients
- Slowly add the dry mixture to the wet mixture. Stir until a dough forms.
Roll Out the Dough
- Turn the dough onto a floured surface and roll it out to about ¼ inch thick.
Cut Shapes for the House
- Use templates to cut out pieces for the walls and roof of the gingerbread house.
Bake the Gingerbread
- Place the shapes on a baking sheet and bake in the preheated oven for about 10-12 minutes or until firm. Let them cool completely.
Make the Icing
- In a bowl, mix powdered sugar with a few teaspoons of water to form a thick icing. This will be used to glue your house together and to decorate.
Assemble and Decorate
- Use the icing to attach the walls and roof. Let it dry, then decorate your gingerbread house with assorted candies.
Notes
Make sure your dough is well-chilled before rolling it out. This helps in cutting and shaping. Use sturdy candies for decoration that won’t easily break. Allow the icing to harden before adding more decorations to avoid a mess. If you don’t have a piping bag, use a resealable plastic bag with a corner snipped off to apply icing.