Ingredients
Making large gingerbread house decorations is a lot of fun! To get started you will need the following ingredients:
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 3/4 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
- 3/4 cup dark brown sugar
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) butter, melted and cooled
- 2 large eggs
- 3/4 cup molasses
- 1/4 cup honey
- Parchment paper
- 1 tube of premade icing
- Assorted candies and sprinkles for decorating
Instructions
To make the dough for your large gingerbread house decorations you will need to preheat your oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit. In a medium-sized bowl, combine flour, baking powder, salt, ginger, cinnamon, nutmeg, and allspice and mix together. In a large bowl, mix together the melted butter and brown sugar. Add the eggs, molasses, and honey and mix together until all the ingredients are fully combined. Slowly mix in the dry ingredients and mix until everything is fully incorporated and the dough is thick and slightly sticky.
Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and spread the dough onto the parchment paper. Use a rolling pin to flatten the dough to about 1/4 inch thick. Use a cookie cutter to cut out the desired shapes and transfer the shapes to a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Bake for 8-10 minutes or until the edges are slightly browned. Allow to cool before decorating.
To decorate the large gingerbread house decorations, you can use pre-made icing or you can make your own. To make your own icing, combine 1 cup of powdered sugar with 2 tablespoons of melted butter and 1/4 teaspoon of vanilla extract. Add a small amount of water or milk to thin out the icing. Once you have your icing ready, you can start decorating! Use the icing to make outlines and add details to the shapes. Then use the sprinkles and candies to fill in the outlines and add even more details.
Nutrition
These large gingerbread house decorations are a fun and festive treat! Each serving (1 large gingerbread house decoration) has approximately 183 calories, 8 grams of fat, 24 grams of carbohydrates, and 3 grams of protein. They are also a good source of iron and calcium. These gingerbread house decorations are a delicious and festive treat that everyone is sure to love!
Tips & Tricks
If you don’t have any cookie cutters, you can use a knife to cut out the shapes. Or, you can use a glass or bowl to trace circles. You can also use the icing to create any shapes you want. If you want to make the decorations even more festive, you can add some food coloring to the icing.
If you want to make the decorations even more special, you can use a food-safe paint brush to paint on details or patterns. Another great way to decorate the gingerbread house decorations is to use sugar pearls or sugar crystals. You can also use small candies like M&Ms or mini marshmallows to add texture and color.
When you’re done decorating your large gingerbread house decorations, you can store them in an airtight container for up to a week. They make a great gift for friends and family and are sure to be a hit at any holiday gathering.