Christmas Gingerbread House Cookies Recipe

Name: Christmas Gingerbread House Cookies
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/4 cups sugar; 1 cup Land O Lakes Butter, softened; 1 Land O Lakes Egg; 3 tablespoons molasses; 1 teaspoon vanilla; 3 cups all-purpose flour; 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon; 1 teaspoon ground ginger; 1/2 teaspoon baking soda; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1 1/4 cups powdered sugar; 1 tablespoon water; 2 teaspoons Land O Lakes Butter, softened; 2 teaspoons light corn syrup; 1/4 teaspoon vanilla; Assorted candies, as desired

Servings: persons

1 1/4 cups sugar
1 cup Land O Lakes Butter, softened
1 Land O Lakes Egg
3 tablespoons molasses
1 teaspoon vanilla
3 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground ginger
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 1/4 cups powdered sugar
1 tablespoon water
2 teaspoons Land O Lakes Butter, softened
2 teaspoons light corn syrup
1/4 teaspoon vanilla
Assorted candies, as desired

1
Combine sugar and 1 cup butter in bowl.
2
Beat at medium speed, scraping bowl often, until creamy.
3
Add egg, molasses and 1 teaspoon vanilla; continue beating until well mixed.
4
Add all remaining cookie ingredients; beat at low speed until well mixed.
5
Divide dough into thirds.
6
Shape each third into ball; flatten to 1/2-inch thickness.
7
Wrap in plastic food wrap.
8
Refrigerate 1-2 hours or until firm.
9
Heat oven to 375F.
10
Roll out dough on lightly floured surface, one-third at a time (keeping remaining dough refrigerated), to 1/8-inch thickness.
11
Cut with 4-inch cookie cutter.
12
Place cookies 1 inch apart onto ungreased cookie sheets.
13
Bake 6-9 minutes or until set.
14
Let stand 1 minute on cookie sheets; remove to cooling rack.
15
Cool completely.
16
Combine powdered sugar, water, 2 teaspoons butter, corn syrup and 1/4 teaspoon vanilla in bowl; beat at low speed until powdered sugar is moistened.
17
Beat at medium speed until smooth, adding additional water if necessary, to desired spreading consistency.
18
Decorate cooled cookies as desired.
19
Let stand 6 hours or overnight until glaze is hardened.

1189

kcal

Calories

Fat

172

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 1/4 cups sugar, 1 cup Land O Lakes Butter, softened, 1 Land O Lakes Egg, 3 tablespoons molasses, and more.

Yes, Christmas Gingerbread House Cookies falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Christmas Gingerbread House Cookies

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