Ingredients
Making a mini gingerbread house for your mug is easy and fun, and it’s sure to bring holiday cheer to your kitchen. Here’s what you’ll need to make your own:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 2 teaspoons ground ginger
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) butter, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 egg
- 1/4 cup molasses
- 1/4 cup white corn syrup
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons water
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- Assorted food coloring
- Decorations of your choice
Instructions
To make your mini gingerbread house, start by preheating your oven to 350°F. In a medium-sized bowl, combine the flour, baking soda, ginger, cinnamon, allspice, cloves, and salt. Set aside.
In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the egg, molasses, corn syrup, and vanilla until everything is well blended. Gradually add in the dry ingredients and mix until everything is combined and a soft dough forms.
Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and knead until it’s smooth. Roll the dough out to a 1/4-inch thickness. Using a mug as a guide, cut out two circles for the base of your gingerbread house. Place the circles on a parchment-lined baking sheet and bake for 8-10 minutes, or until lightly golden.
Remove from oven and let cool completely. Meanwhile, make the royal icing: in a medium bowl, beat together the powdered sugar, water, and granulated sugar until a thick icing forms. Divide the icing into separate bowls and add a few drops of food coloring to each bowl, stirring until the desired color is reached.
To assemble the gingerbread house, place one of the circles on a plate or platter. Using the royal icing, pipe the icing along the edges of the circle and place the second circle on top. Pipe the icing along the outside edge of the circles to create a “house” shape. Let the icing set for at least an hour.
Once the icing has set, you can start decorating! Using the royal icing and other decorations of your choice, create a festive gingerbread house for your mug. Let the decorations dry for at least an hour before serving.
Nutrition
A single serving of mini gingerbread house for mug contains approximately 400 calories, 15g of fat, 62g of carbohydrates, and 2g of protein. This treat is high in sugar and fat, so it’s best enjoyed in moderation.
This recipe is a great way to get into the holiday spirit, and it’s sure to bring a smile to anyone’s face. So grab your ingredients and get baking!