Gingerbread Dough (For Houses) Recipe

Name: Gingerbread Dough (For Houses)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup butter, softened; 1 cup granulated sugar; 2 eggs; ¾ cup fancy molasses; ½ cup cooking molasses; 6 cups flour; 2 teaspoons ground ginger; 1 teaspoon baking soda; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon ground cloves; 1 teaspoon cinnamon; 4 cups icing sugar; ½ teaspoon cream of tartar; 3 egg whites

Servings: persons

1 cup butter, softened
1 cup granulated sugar
2 eggs
¾ cup fancy molasses
½ cup cooking molasses
6 cups flour
2 teaspoons ground ginger
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground cloves
1 teaspoon cinnamon
4 cups icing sugar
½ teaspoon cream of tartar
3 egg whites

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["In large bowl using electric mixer, beat butter with sugar until light; beat in eggs and fancy and blackstrap molasses.", "Stir together flour, ginger, baking soda, salt, cloves and cinnamon; using wooden spoon, gradually stir into molasses mixture.", "Mix well, working with hands as needed.", "Divide dough into four discs; wrap each in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or until firm, or for up to one week.", "Draw patterned pieces on waxed paper; label and cut out.", "Between wax paper, roll out one disc at a time to 1/4"" thickness.", "Remove top sheet of paper; arrange pattern pieces.", "Using tip of knife, trace and cut out shapes.", "Freeze on parchment paper-lined baking sheet for 20 minutes or until hard.", "Bake in 325 F oven for 12 to 15 minutes or until golden and firm to the touch.", "Transfer gingerbread to racks and let cool completly.", "Icing: In bowl, sift together icing sugar and cream of tartar.", "Using electric mixer, beat in egg whites for 7 to 10 minutes or until icing is thick enough to hold its shape."]

1906

kcal

Calories

Fat

310

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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup butter, softened, 1 cup granulated sugar, 2 eggs, ¾ cup fancy molasses, and more.

Yes, Gingerbread Dough (For Houses) 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.

Gingerbread Dough (For Houses)

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