Description
A delightful festive activity that allows family and friends to create and decorate a gingerbread house, sparking joy and nostalgia during the holiday season.
Ingredients
- Gingerbread house pieces
- Royal icing
- Candy decorations (gumdrops, candy canes, etc.)
- Coconut flakes (for snow)
- Chocolate (for roofs and details)
- Sprinkles
- Food coloring
Instructions
- Prepare your gingerbread house pieces, either by baking or using a store-bought kit.
- Create royal icing by mixing confectioners’ sugar and egg whites (or meringue powder with water) until thick.
- Assemble the house shapes using royal icing; let it dry between pieces for stability.
- Attach candy decorations to the sides and roof with royal icing.
- Apply coconut flakes for a snowy effect if desired.
- Use chocolate for roofs and add sprinkles for decoration, then let set before displaying.
Notes
Store the gingerbread house in a cool, dry place covered to keep it fresh. Best enjoyed within a week for optimal flavor.
- Prep Time: 60 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Decorating
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 70mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg