Homemade Nativity Scene Gingerbread Houses

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  • tags. For many of us, the holidays are the pinnacle of our baking season. From cookies to cakes, there are so many delicious treats to make. But why not add a little extra magic to your holiday baking with some homemade nativity scene gingerbread houses? Not only will they look amazing, they’ll taste just as good! Here’s how to make them:

    Ingredients:

    • 2 cups all-purpose flour
    • 1 teaspoon baking soda
    • 1 teaspoon ground ginger
    • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
    • 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
    • 1/4 teaspoon salt
    • 3/4 cup packed dark brown sugar
    • 3/4 cup (1 1/2 sticks) melted unsalted butter
    • 1 large egg
    • 1/4 cup molasses
    • 2-3 tablespoons of water (if dough is too dry)
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    • Royal icing
    • Assorted decorations (candy canes, gum drops, etc.)

    Instructions:

    • In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, ginger, cinnamon, cloves, and salt.
    • In a separate bowl, whisk together the brown sugar, melted butter, egg, and molasses until smooth.
    • Slowly add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, stirring until a dough forms. If the dough is too dry, add a few tablespoons of water.
    • Divide the dough in half and wrap each half in plastic wrap. Refrigerate for 1 hour.
    • Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
    • Roll out the dough on a lightly floured surface to 1/4 inch thick. Cut out the shapes for your nativity scene with a knife or cookie cutter.
    • Place the shapes on the prepared baking sheets and bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown. Allow to cool completely before assembling.
    • To assemble the gingerbread houses, use a thick layer of royal icing to “glue” the pieces together. Allow the icing to dry completely before adding any decorations.
    • Once the houses are assembled, it’s time to decorate! Use candy canes, gum drops, and other decorations to make your nativity scene come to life.

    Nutrition:

    • Serving size: 1 gingerbread house
    • Calories: 300
    • Fat: 12g
    • Sodium: 250mg
    • Carbohydrates: 46g
    • Sugar: 24g
    • Protein: 3g
    Making homemade nativity scene gingerbread houses is a fun and festive holiday activity. Not only will they look great as decorations, they’ll be a delicious treat to share with family and friends. With a few simple ingredients and a little bit of patience, you can make your own beautiful nativity scene gingerbread houses. So get baking and have some fun this holiday season!

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