Description
A fun and festive gingerbread town recipe perfect for holiday celebrations.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup molasses
- 1 tablespoon ground ginger
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Royal icing for decoration
- Assorted candies for decoration
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, mix flour, ginger, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt.
- In another bowl, cream butter and brown sugar.
- Add molasses, egg, and vanilla to the butter mixture.
- Combine dry ingredients with wet ingredients.
- Roll out the dough and cut into shapes for buildings.
- Place shapes on a baking sheet and bake for 10-12 minutes.
- Let cool completely before decorating.
- Use royal icing to assemble and decorate your gingerbread town.
Notes
- Ensure cookies are fully cooled before decorating.
- Use a variety of candies for a colorful town.
- Store decorated gingerbread in an airtight container.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: gingerbread town, holiday baking, festive dessert