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Gingerbread House Dough Recipe: Sturdy Dough That Holds Its Shape

Gingerbread House Dough made easy: A sturdy gingerbread dough that bakes flat and firm for building a house. You need flour, ginger, butter and a few pantry staples, ready in 1 hr. Great for gingerbread house, christmas baking with kids and holiday activity. Save this recipe for later.

Gingerbread House Dough: recipe card with ingredients and steps

Ingredients

  • 5 1/2 cups flour
  • 1 tbsp ginger, 1 tbsp cinnamon
  • 1 cup butter
  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • 1 cup molasses
  • 2 eggs

Instructions

  1. Melt butter, sugar and molasses, cool
  2. Beat in eggs, then mix in flour and spices
  3. Roll out, cut templates and bake at 350°F / 175°C for 12 minutes
  4. Cool fully, then glue with royal icing

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