Best 4 Gingerbread House Icing Without Eggs Recipes

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Gingerbread houses are a classic holiday tradition enjoyed by people of all ages. The icing is a key component that holds the house together and gives it a festive appearance. However, traditional gingerbread house icing recipes often contain eggs, which can be a problem for people with egg allergies or those who are vegan. Fortunately, there are many delicious eggless gingerbread house icing recipes available that are just as easy to make and just as tasty as the traditional ones.

Let's cook with our recipes!

EGGLESS ROYAL ICING



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This Eggless Royal Icing is perfect for decorating cookies! With a subtle lemony taste, this egg-free royal icing is great for anything from sugar cookies to drawing decorative shapes or gluing together a gingerbread house. It hardens when it dries, so decorations stay in place.

Provided by Oriana Romero

Categories     Dessert

Time 5m

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 cups (240 g) confectioner's sugar
4 - 5 teaspoons (20 - 25 ml) water
4 teaspoons (20 ml) light corn syrup
1 teaspoon (5 ml) lemon juice
2 tablespoons (30 ml) aquafaba
1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
2 cups (240 g) confectioner's sugar
1 teaspoon (5 ml) lemon juice

Steps:

  • Mix confectioner's sugar and water in a glass bowl until no lumps. Note: You can make this icing by hand but using an electric mixer or a stand mixer makes the mixing process a breeze.
  • Add light corn syrup and mix until incorporated.
  • Stir in lemon juice and mix until incorporated. NOTE: Check consistency; after mixing the ingredients together, drag the tip of a butter knife through the surface of your icing. If it takes 8 - 10 seconds to settle flat, you are good. If it's too thick, add more water (about a teaspoon at a time). If it's too thin, add a little more sifted confectioners' sugar. Continue adding more until you reach the consistency you'd like.
  • Use the white icing as it is, or divide the icing into several bowls and add gel food coloring. See notes for different consistencies.
  • Use immediately, or store in an airtight container with a piece of plastic wrap pressed directly onto the surface of the icing for up to 3 days. Stir gently with a spatula before using.
  • Using an electric mixer or a stand mixer with the whisk attachment, beat the aquafaba and cream of tartar on medium-high speed until it reaches medium peaks, 5 to 8 minutes
  • Add confectioner's sugar; mix until well incorporated.
  • Add lemon juice and mix to incorporate. NOTE: Check consistency; after mixing the ingredients together, drag the tip of a butter knife through the surface of your icing. If it takes 8 - 10 seconds to settle flat, you are good. If it's too thick, add more water (about a teaspoon at a time). If it's too thin, add a little more sifted confectioners' sugar. Continue adding more until you reach the consistency you'd like.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 524 kcal, Carbohydrate 135 g, Protein 1 g, Fat 1 g, Sodium 15 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 133 g, ServingSize 1 serving

VEGAN / EGGLESS ROYAL ICING



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I found this on the Wilton forums when searching the web for an eggless royal icing substitute. I made a batch this morning and used it to assemble a gingerbread house. The pieces stuck together easily, the icing isn't running, and the roof isn't slipping at all. I'm very pleased! (Note: I'm posting the recipe as I found it, but I had to add an extra tsp of liquid - I used water, total of 3 tsp - as it was very pellet-like at first.)

Provided by L00k7025

Categories     Dessert

Time 5m

Yield 1/2 cup

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 cup confectioners' sugar
2 teaspoons non-dairy milk substitute (like rice milk, or water)
2 teaspoons light corn syrup
1/4 teaspoon almond extract (or clear vanilla)
favorite paste food coloring or powder food coloring

Steps:

  • 1. In a small bowl, stir together confectioners' sugar and first liquid (water or rice milk) until smooth.
  • 2. Add corn syrup and almond extract until icing is smooth and glossy. If icing is too thick, add more corn syrup.
  • 3. Divide into bowls, and add food colorings to each to desired intensity. Remember, colors will lighten slightly when dry. Dip, pour or paint with a brush onto the cookies. Set aside to dry.
  • 4. Cover icing with damp cloth when not using to prevent crusting.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1022.6, Fat 0.1, Sodium 23.2, Carbohydrate 262.2, Sugar 242.8

EGG-FREE ROYAL ICING



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This easy royal icing recipe dries shiny and hard! Add more or less milk based on how thick you want your icing. You can replace the almond extract with any flavor you prefer. Add food coloring of your choice.

Provided by A Shadd

Categories     Desserts     Frostings and Icings     Cookie Frosting

Time 15m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 cup confectioners' sugar
4 teaspoons milk
2 teaspoons light corn syrup
ΒΌ teaspoon almond extract
1 drop food coloring, or as desired

Steps:

  • Stir together confectioners' sugar and milk in a small bowl until smooth. Beat in corn syrup and almond extract until royal icing is smooth and glossy. Add food coloring to your desired intensity.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 42.4 calories, Carbohydrate 10.8 g, Sodium 0.8 mg, Sugar 10.1 g

GINGERBREAD HOUSE ICING



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Saved this recipe from a parent workshop with my oldest daughter. Very easy to whip up, and the kids LOVED to taste it along the way!! Used whatever leftover icing to "glue" gingerbread house ingredients with a clean popsticle stick to an empty 8oz. milk carton.

Provided by AngelaC

Categories     Dessert

Time 12m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 3

3 large egg whites
4 3/4 cups powdered sugar
1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar

Steps:

  • In a large clean bowl, beat egg whites and cream of tartar with electric mixer at medium speed.
  • Add powdered sugar in small amounts, mixing well on high speed after each addition.
  • Beat on high speed 4-5 minutes or until mixture thickens.
  • Refrigerate, covered, until ready to use.
  • You may need to stir icing to soften before use.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 568.2, Sodium 44.1, Carbohydrate 142.6, Sugar 139.6, Protein 2.7

### h3. **Summary** - Ginger House Cookies are a delightful treat that combines the flavors of ginger, cinnamon, cloves, and nutmeg with the sweetness of sugar, butter, and eggs. - They are traditionally made during the Christmas season and can be decorated with royal icing, candies, and other festive embellishments. - To make Ginger House Cookies, you will need the following ingredients: all-purpose, ginger, cinnamon, cloves, nutmeg, salt, vanilla, butter, eggs, light brown sugar, granulated sugar, and milk. - The steps for making Ginger House Cookies are as follows: - Preheat the over to 350 degrees F (180 degrees C). - In a medium bowl, whisk together all the dry ingredients. - In a separate bowl, cream together the butter, vanilla, and sugars until light and fluffy. - Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. - Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, beating until just combined. - Chill the resulting dought for at least 30 minutes. - On a lightly floured surface, roll out the dought to a 1/4-inch (6mm) thick sheet. - Use Ginger house templates to cut out the desired pieces. - Place the cut-out pieces on a parchment paper-line King sheet. - Bake for 10 to 12 minutes, or until the cookies is just set. - Let the cookies cool completely before decorating. ### h3. **Tipps** - To make your Ginger House Cookies even more festive, try decorating them with royal icing, candies, and other festive embellishments. - If you don't have time to chill the dought, you can also freeze it for up to 2 months. - To make the cookies ahead of time, bake them according to the instructions and then freeze them. Thaw the cookies at room temperature for 30 minutes before decorating. - To make the cookies gluten-free, use gluten-free all-purpose flower. ### h3. **Conclusion** - Ginger House Cookies are a delicious and festive treat that's perfect for the Christmas season. - They are easy to make and can be decorated with a wide variety of embellishments. - So next time you're looking for a festive treat to make, give Ginger House Cookies a try!

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