Ingredients
Creating a spooky gingerbread house Halloween kit is an easy, fun, and spooky way to get your family and friends into the Halloween spirit. To make this spooky house, you will need the following ingredients:
- 4-5 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup light brown sugar
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 2 teaspoons ground ginger
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1/2 teaspoon allspice
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 cup unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup molasses
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup water
- 1/2 cup corn syrup
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Royal icing
- Candy decorations
Instructions
Once you have all the ingredients ready, it’s time to start baking the gingerbread house. Here are the simple steps to follow:
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, light brown sugar, ground ginger, ground cinnamon, nutmeg, allspice, and salt.
- In a medium saucepan, melt the butter over low heat. Once it’s melted, add the molasses and mix until combined.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the eggs, water, corn syrup, and vanilla extract.
- Add the butter and molasses mixture to the egg and whisk until combined.
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix until combined. Cover the bowl with a kitchen towel and refrigerate for 1 hour.
- Preheat the oven to 375F. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Roll out the dough on a lightly floured surface until it’s about 1/4 inch thick. Using a gingerbread house cookie cutter or a knife, cut out the pieces for your house. Place the pieces on the prepared baking sheets.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until lightly golden brown. Allow to cool completely before decorating.
- Once the gingerbread house pieces are cool, it’s time to assemble. First, use the royal icing to “glue” the pieces together. Let the icing set before decorating.
- Once the house is assembled, it’s time to decorate. Use the candy decorations to make the house look spooky and festive. Let the decorations set before serving.
Nutrition
One serving of the gingerbread house Halloween kit consists of about 300 calories. It also contains 24 grams of carbohydrates, 11 grams of fat, 7 grams of protein, and 2 grams of fiber. The gingerbread house is also rich in vitamins and minerals such as calcium, iron, and magnesium.
This gingerbread house Halloween kit is a great way to get everyone in the Halloween spirit. With just a few simple ingredients, you can make a spooky and fun gingerbread house that the whole family can enjoy.