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Gingerbread houses are a delicious and classic holiday tradition. But why settle for a regular old gingerbread house when you can make your own castle gingerbread house kit? Castle gingerbread house kits are easy to make and are great for getting the whole family involved in a fun and tasty holiday activity. Here’s everything you need to know to make your own castle gingerbread house kit.
Ingredients
You will need the following ingredients to make your castle gingerbread house kit:
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup butter, softened
- 3/4 cup packed brown sugar
- 1/3 cup molasses
- 1 egg
- 2 tablespoons water
- Royal icing
- Candies, sprinkles, and other decorations for decorating
Instructions
1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, ginger, cinnamon, allspice, nutmeg, and salt.
3. In a large bowl, beat together the butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Add the molasses and egg and beat until combined.
4. Gradually add the flour mixture to the butter mixture, beating until combined. Add the water and mix until the dough comes together.
5. Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and knead until smooth. Divide the dough into four pieces and wrap each piece in plastic wrap. Refrigerate for at least one hour.
6. On a lightly floured surface, roll out one piece of dough to 1/4-inch thick. Use a castle-shaped cookie cutter to cut out shapes and place on parchment-lined baking sheets. Repeat with the remaining dough.
7. Bake for 8-10 minutes or until the edges are lightly browned. Allow to cool completely.
8. Place the cooled pieces on a cake board or other flat surface. Secure the pieces together with royal icing.
9. Decorate the castle with candies, sprinkles, and other decorations.
10. Allow the decorations to set before serving.
Nutrition
One serving of castle gingerbread house kit is approximately one piece. Each piece contains approximately 225 calories, 8 grams of fat, 35 grams of carbohydrates, and 2 grams of protein.