BUILDING GINGERBREAD
Every Christmas I design a new pattern and make a gingerbread house for the holidays. The kids love to help decorate.
Provided by JBS BOX
Categories Desserts Cookies Cut-Out Cookie Recipes
Time 3h
Yield 30
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
- Melt shortening in a saucepan large enough for mixing the dough. Mix in sugar and molasses. Combine the flour, salt, baking soda, nutmeg, and ginger; gradually stir into the pan, using your hands to work in the last bit. Dough should be stiff.
- On a floured surface, roll out dough to 1/4 inch thickness, and cut out as desired. Make sure the gingerbread is of uniform thickness, or the edges may burn before the center is done. Place pieces onto cookie sheets.
- Bake for 13 to 15 minutes in the preheated oven. Let cool for several minutes on the cookie sheet, then remove to racks to finish cooling.
- When the gingerbread has cooled completely, make the frosting cement. In a medium bowl, mix together confectioners' sugar and cream of tartar. Add egg whites and vanilla. Beat on high speed until frosting holds its shape. If necessary, add more confectioners' sugar to thicken the icing. Cover frosting with a damp cloth to prevent drying.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 234.1 calories, Carbohydrate 40.9 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fat 7.1 g, Fiber 0.6 g, Protein 2.2 g, SaturatedFat 1.8 g, Sodium 124.1 mg, Sugar 22.6 g
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ishaq Mukhtyar
[email protected]I highly recommend this gingerbread recipe. It's easy to make and the cookies are delicious.
Prakash Gautam
[email protected]These gingerbread cookies are the perfect combination of spices. They're not too sweet and not too spicy.
Oluwajimmy Akinrinola
[email protected]I love the way these gingerbread cookies look. They're so festive and perfect for the holidays.
Verneshia Lyles
[email protected]These gingerbread cookies are the perfect gift for friends and family during the holidays. They're delicious, festive, and easy to make.
Hysen Durguti
[email protected]I'm so glad I found this gingerbread recipe. It's the perfect way to use up all the leftover candy canes from Christmas.
Sanit
[email protected]I made these gingerbread cookies for my coworkers and they were a huge hit! Everyone loved the festive design and the delicious taste. I'll definitely be making these again next year.
G J Studios
[email protected]These gingerbread cookies are a great way to get the kids involved in holiday baking. They're easy to make and the kids will love decorating them.
ashish karki
[email protected]I've made this gingerbread recipe several times now and it never disappoints. The cookies are always soft, chewy, and flavorful. They're the perfect addition to any holiday gathering.
Raz Ahmed
[email protected]These gingerbread cookies are the perfect holiday treat. They're delicious, festive, and easy to make. I highly recommend this recipe.
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[email protected]I'm not a very experienced baker, but I was able to make these gingerbread cookies without any problems. The instructions were clear and easy to follow. The cookies turned out great and I'm so glad I tried this recipe.
Maggie Godley
[email protected]I was looking for a gingerbread recipe that was easy to make and didn't require any special ingredients. This recipe fit the bill perfectly. The cookies were delicious and they were a hit with my family and friends.
Toufeeq Umar
[email protected]These gingerbread cookies were the perfect addition to my holiday baking. They were so easy to make and they turned out so festive. I'll definitely be making these again next year.
Liya Tibebu
[email protected]I made these gingerbread cookies for a cookie exchange and they were a huge success! Everyone loved them and asked for the recipe. Thanks for sharing!
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[email protected]My kids loved decorating these gingerbread cookies. They had so much fun adding the sprinkles and candy. The cookies were delicious too!
Sufyan Ahmed
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of gingerbread, but I decided to give this recipe a try anyway. I'm so glad I did! The cookies were incredibly soft and chewy, with a perfect balance of spices. I'll definitely be making these again.
Joel Raj
[email protected]These gingerbread cookies were a hit at my Christmas party! Everyone loved the festive design and the delicious taste. I'll definitely be making these again next year.
Noemi Gabarre
[email protected]I've tried many gingerbread recipes over the years, but this one is by far the best. The instructions were easy to follow and the cookies came out beautifully. Thank you for sharing this recipe!
Abdullahi Rahmat ogu
[email protected]This gingerbread recipe is a keeper! The cookies turned out perfectly crispy and flavorful, with just the right amount of sweetness. I'll definitely be making these again for my holiday party.