Ingredients
For this delicious recipe, you will need a gingerbread house kit that is gluten free. This kit should include the following ingredients: gingerbread cookie mix, icing mix, and decorations. This type of kit can be purchased at any major grocery store. For this particular recipe, you will also need: 2 tablespoons of butter, 1 egg, and 3 tablespoons of water.
Instructions
Using the instructions provided on the gingerbread house kit, prepare the gingerbread cookie mix according to the package instructions. Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F and lightly grease a baking sheet. In a medium-sized bowl, mix together the gingerbread cookie mix, butter, egg, and water until a soft dough forms. Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and roll it out to a 1/4-inch thickness. Cut the dough using a gingerbread house-shaped cookie cutter and place the shapes onto the prepared baking sheet. Bake the gingerbread shapes for 12 to 15 minutes, or until golden brown. Allow the cookies to cool completely before assembling the house.
To assemble the house, use the icing mix provided in the gingerbread house kit. Place the icing into a pastry bag fitted with a star tip and pipe it onto the edges of the gingerbread pieces. Carefully press the pieces together to form the walls and roof of the house. Allow the icing to set before decorating with the provided decorations.
Decorating
Once the gingerbread house is assembled and the icing has set, you can begin to decorate the house. Use the decorations provided in the gingerbread house kit to create a unique and fun design. Be creative and have fun with the process! Use the icing to attach the decorations to the house and to create small details, such as windows and doors.
Serving
Once the gingerbread house is decorated, it is ready to be served. This gluten-free gingerbread house is perfect for the holidays or any other special occasion. It is sure to be a hit with family and friends!
Storage
If you have any leftovers, the gingerbread house can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. If you want to keep the house longer than that, it can be stored in the freezer for up to 2 months.
Nutrition
This gluten-free gingerbread house kit is a delicious treat that is packed with nutrition. Each serving of the gingerbread house contains: 130 calories, 4.5 grams of fat, 23 grams of carbohydrates, 1 gram of fiber, 9 grams of sugar, and 2 grams of protein.
Tips and Tricks
When preparing the gingerbread cookie mix, it is important to use cold butter. This will help to ensure that the dough does not become too sticky. If you find that the dough is too sticky, you can add a bit more flour to help thicken it.
If you are having trouble assembling the gingerbread house, you can use toothpicks to hold the pieces together while the icing sets. You can then remove the toothpicks and they will be hidden underneath the decorations.
Before you begin decorating, you may also want to create a plan of how you want the house to look. This will help to ensure that you have enough decorations and that the house is decorated in a way that is visually pleasing.