Ingredients
- 1 package of pre-made gingerbread mix
- 1/2 cup of butter
- 1/2 cup of light corn syrup
- 1/2 cup of granulated sugar
- 2 cups of powdered sugar
- Assorted candies and decorations of your choice
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350 degrees. In a large bowl, mix together the gingerbread mix, butter, light corn syrup, and granulated sugar until the mixture is smooth. Grease a baking sheet with cooking spray and press the gingerbread mix onto the sheet. Bake for 15 minutes and let cool before removing from the sheet.
Once the gingerbread has cooled, cut the dough into the various pieces for the house. You will need a base, four walls, a roof, and a chimney. Use your decorated candies to decorate the house. To make the icing, mix together the powdered sugar with a few tablespoons of water. Use the icing to glue the pieces of the house together and to decorate the house. Let the icing dry and you’re ready to enjoy!
Nutrition
This recipe is a great way to enjoy a budget-friendly gingerbread house. Each piece of the gingerbread house contains about 130 calories and 5 grams of fat. This recipe also contains about 11 grams of sugar, so it’s best to enjoy in moderation. With the addition of the various candies and decorations, the nutrition information may vary.
Tips for Decorating Your Gingerbread House
The fun part of making a gingerbread house is decorating it! You can get as creative as you want with your decorations. You can use different colors of icing, candy canes, gumdrops, and other candy to make a unique and beautiful gingerbread house. You can even add other decorations like sparkles, ribbon, and glitter to really make your gingerbread house stand out.
If you’re looking for a more traditional look, you can use white icing and colored sprinkles. You can also use pre-packaged candies and decorations to give your gingerbread house a festive look. If you’re feeling creative, you can even use things like marshmallows, pretzels, and licorice for a more whimsical look.
Serving Suggestions
This budget-friendly gingerbread house is perfect for a holiday party or gathering. You can serve the gingerbread house as a snack or a dessert. For a fun twist on the traditional gingerbread house, you can also serve it as a cake. Cut the gingerbread house into individual pieces and serve it with ice cream for a delicious and unique dessert.
Conclusion
Making a gingerbread house is a great way to get into the holiday spirit. It is a fun and affordable activity that the whole family can enjoy. With this five-ingredient gingerbread house recipe, you can have a delicious and budget-friendly gingerbread house to share with your loved ones. So, get creative and have fun decorating your own gingerbread house this holiday season!