Description
A guide to making gingerbread house windows.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1/4 cup molasses
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- Royal icing for assembly
- Candy decorations
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, mix flour, baking soda, ginger, cinnamon, and salt.
- In another bowl, cream butter and brown sugar.
- Add molasses and egg to the butter mixture.
- Gradually mix in the dry ingredients.
- Roll out the dough and cut window shapes.
- Place the cutouts on a baking sheet.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until firm.
- Let cool completely before decorating.
Notes
- Ensure windows are thick enough to hold decorations.
- Use a template for consistent shapes.
- Store decorated pieces in a cool, dry place.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 window piece
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: gingerbread house windows, gingerbread cookies, holiday baking