- 2 pounds powdered sugar (about 7 1/2 cups)
- 1 teaspoon cream of tartar
- 3 egg whites
- 1/4 cup water
- 3 graham crackers
- Hot glue gun or "icing glue" to hold the houses together
- Assorted candies, cereals, pretzels, crackers, cookies, frosting, sprinkles
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In a glass bowl, combine the dry ingredients. Add egg whites and mix, adding water a little at a time until you reach a very thick consistency. Put icing in a zippered plastic bag and cut off the corner. This will allow you to squeeze out a line of icing for assembly and decorating.
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To build a graham cracker house, start with 3 graham crackers. Cut each one in half with a sharp knife to make six squares.
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Cut one graham cracker square in half. Discard one half and cut the remaining piece into a triangle.
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Using the icing glue (or a hot glue gun), assemble the three walls of the house using three of the squares of graham crackers.
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Add the triangle piece to the top of the back wall of the house to create the roof.
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Use the two remaining cracker squares to form the roof.
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Allow graham cracker houses to dry and completely set up for 2-3 hours before decorating.
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Try using frosted mini-wheat cereal to give that snow-kissed glow to your roof.
Use other cereals and candies to brighten up the houses.
Want to make a faux log cabin? Use pretzel rods to give that rustic charm.
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What other ideas can you come up with, using your imagination?
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You might also enjoy these Gingerbread Houses.