Homemade Gingerbread House (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
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3 cups all-purpose flour.
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1/4 teaspoon baking soda.
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2 teaspoons ground ginger.
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2 teaspoons ground cinnamon.
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1/2 teaspoon ground allspice.
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1/4 teaspoon salt.
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6 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened.
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3/4 cup brown sugar.
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1 large egg.
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1/2 cup molasses.
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1 tablespoon water.
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Royal icing for assembly.
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1/2 cup shortening.
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1/2 cup butter for frosting.
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4 cups confectioners' sugar.
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2 tablespoons milk.
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1/4 teaspoon vanilla.
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1/8 teaspoon salt.
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Assorted candies for decorating.
# Instructions:
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Print and cut out gingerbread house template shapes.
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Whisk flour, baking soda, spices, and salt.
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Beat butter and sugar, add egg, molasses and water. Mix in dry ingredients.
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Divide dough, wrap and chill 2 hours to 3 days.
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Roll between parchment to 1/4 inch thick, cut house pieces.
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Bake at 350°F: house pieces 18-20 minutes, chimney 12-13 minutes.
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Assemble walls with royal icing, let set 1 hour before adding roof.
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Attach roof pieces with royal icing, add optional chimney.
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Let house set 4-6 hours before decorating.
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Beat shortening and butter, add sugar, milk, vanilla and salt.
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Use buttercream, royal icing and candies to decorate.
# Notes:
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Must set 4-6 hours before decorating.
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Can be made ahead in stages.
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Use parchment paper for rolling.