Christmas
Gingerbread Houses
Items List:
From a Kit:
- Ready-to-assemble kit includes everything you need to build and decorate your house.
Make your own Construction Gingerbread:
Graham Cracker House:
- 1 pint-sized carton (from milk or whipping cream)
- 4 graham crackers
The glue that holds it all together:
- 2 pounds powdered sugar (about 7 1/2 cups)
- 1 teaspoon cream of tartar
- 3 egg whites
- 1/4 cup water
Decorative items:
- Assorted candies, cereals, pretzels, crackers, cookies, frosting, sprinkles
Instructions:
Assemble your houses
- Whether you’re using a Gingerbread House Decorating Kit, making your own Construction Gingerbread or building a Graham Cracker House, the first step is to assemble the house. This should be done 3 to 4 hours prior to decorating to allow time to dry.
Make Your Icing Glue
- 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.
Decorating Your Houses
- 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.
- Turn ice cream sugar cones upside down and decorate with green frosting to make trees.
- Use gingerbread people to serve as residents of your homes.
- What other ideas can you come up with, using your imagination?
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