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A Delicious Treat for the Holidays
Ready-made gingerbread houses are a popular holiday treat for many families. Not only are they delicious, but they are also fun to decorate and can be enjoyed for weeks leading up to the holiday season. Whether you’re looking for a quick dessert or a fun activity to keep the kids busy, ready-made gingerbread houses are perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
To make a ready-made gingerbread house, you will need the following ingredients:
- 1 package of ready-made gingerbread house pieces
- 1/2 cup of butter, melted
- 1/2 cup of brown sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon of ground ginger
- 1/2 teaspoon of ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon of ground nutmeg
- 1/4 cup of molasses
- 2 tablespoons of honey
- 2 tablespoons of corn syrup
- 2 cups of confectioners’ sugar
- 2 tablespoons of milk
- 1/2 teaspoon of vanilla extract
- Assorted candies, such as gumdrops and mini marshmallows, for decoration
Instructions
1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. Place the ready-made gingerbread house pieces on the prepared baking sheet.
3. In a medium bowl, whisk together the melted butter, brown sugar, ground ginger, ground cinnamon, and ground nutmeg.
4. Pour the mixture over the gingerbread house pieces, making sure to coat them evenly.
5. Bake the gingerbread house pieces in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until golden brown.
6. Remove the gingerbread house pieces from the oven and let cool completely.
7. In a small saucepan, combine the molasses, honey, and corn syrup. Heat over medium heat until the mixture is bubbly.
8. Remove the saucepan from the heat and let cool slightly.
9. In a medium bowl, whisk together the confectioners’ sugar, milk, and vanilla extract. Slowly pour in the molasses mixture, whisking until the mixture is smooth.
10. Use the icing to assemble the gingerbread house pieces, making sure to secure the pieces together.
11. Decorate the gingerbread house with the assorted candies.
12. Let the icing set before serving. Enjoy!
Nutrition
A single serving of ready-made gingerbread house (1/6 of the entire house) is approximately 200 calories. It contains 12 grams of fat, 28 grams of carbohydrates, and 1 gram of protein. It also contains trace amounts of calcium, iron, and potassium.
Ready-made gingerbread houses are a delicious treat that is sure to please any crowd. Not only are they tasty and fun to decorate, but they are also relatively easy to make. Whether you’re looking for a quick dessert or a fun activity for the kids, ready-made gingerbread houses are perfect for any occasion. So grab your ingredients and get ready to create a delicious holiday treat!