Country Log Cabin

1. 1

   Make a pattern for log home using picture as a guide.

2. 2

   The general dimensions of the house are 14 inches long x 11 inches wide x 10 inches high; the chimney is 4 1/2 inches long x 1 1/2 inches wide x 13 1/2 inches high.

3. 3

   Cut base out of heavy-duty ca rdboard or foam core.

4. 4

   Sketch windows and door on front piece of house and windows on back of house; cut out windows.

5. 5

   Cut out four 3 x 3-inch squares of tracing paper and cellophane for windows.

6. 6

   If desired, use colored markers to sketch candles on tracing paper.

7. 7

   Place red cellophane over tracing paper and attach with tape to inside frame of window.

8. 8

   Assemble front and back to sides of house using tape or hot glue.

9. 9

   Assemble chimney; attach to side of house as illustrated.

10. 10

    Assemble roof, secu ring at peak.

11. 11

    Place over assembled house; do not attach.

12. 12

    Reserve 2 (2 1/2-inch) squares graham crackers for door; cut each remaining square cracker in half.

13. 13

    Halve 46 striped shortbread cookies for the roof and quarter the remaining eight; set aside.

14. 14

    To prepare icing, mix 1 (16-ounce) package powdered sugar, 1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar and 3 egg whites in large bowl; beat with mixer at low speed until blended.

15. 15

    Beat at high speed for 5 minutes or until stiff peaks form.

16. 16

    Cover and refrigerate un til ready to use.

17. 17

    Make additional icing as needed one batch at a time.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.