Ingredients
- Gingerbread house kit
- Royal icing
- Assorted candy for decoration
Instructions
1. Start by gathering all the pieces of the gingerbread house kit. This kit typically comes with pre-baked pieces and an icing bag with tip. Make sure you have all the pieces you need before starting.
2. Start by assembling the walls and roof of the gingerbread house. Use the icing bag to pipe icing on the edges of the pieces and use it to stick them together. Let the icing dry before moving on to the next step.
3. Decorate the gingerbread house with candy. You can use any type of candy you like, such as M&M's, gummy worms, licorice, and sprinkles. Get creative and have fun with it!
4. Let the house dry and set. You can speed up this process by putting the house in the refrigerator for about 15 minutes.
5. Once the house is dry, you can put it on display for everyone to admire. You can even use it as part of your Halloween decorations!
Nutrition
The nutrition facts for the gingerbread house kit will vary depending on the type of candy used for decorations. Most gingerbread house kits are made with sugar, butter, and flour, which contain calories and carbohydrates. The candy used for decorations will also contain sugar and calories. It is important to be mindful of the amount of candy used for decoration, as it can quickly add up.Tips
- Be sure to let the icing dry completely before adding any decorations.
- If you are short on time, you can use store-bought icing instead of making your own.
- You can also use pretzels or graham crackers to make a fence for the gingerbread house.
- You can use icing to attach the candy decorations to the house.
- For an extra spooky look, use black licorice for the windows and door.