Gingerbread for Houses Recipe

Name: Gingerbread for Houses
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 400 g butter or 400 g margarine; 300 g brown sugar; 200 ml golden syrup; 1 egg; 35 g ginger; 10 g mixed spice; 12 g baking powder; 5 g bicarbonate of soda; add extra cinnamon (optional) or nutmeg (optional) or cloves, to taste (optional) or ginger, etc to taste (optional); 2 egg whites; 1 ½ cups sifted icing sugar; 1 drop lemon juice

Servings: persons

400 g butter or 400 g margarine
300 g brown sugar
200 ml golden syrup
1 egg
35 g ginger
10 g mixed spice
12 g baking powder
5 g bicarbonate of soda
add extra cinnamon (optional) or nutmeg (optional) or cloves, to taste (optional) or ginger, etc to taste (optional)
2 egg whites
1 ½ cups sifted icing sugar
1 drop lemon juice

1
Gingerbread: Mix butter, sugar, golden syrup together in a bowl until well mixed.
2
Add egg gradually, then add dry ingredients and mix well.
3
Refrigerate for at least 1/2 hours.
4
Preheat oven to 160C.
5
Line 4 baking trays with baking paper.
6
Place 1/4 of mixture onto lined baking tray and roll out to 1cm thickness.
7
You should fill up the whole tray, but if not, that's okay, just reduce baking times by about 5-10 minutes.
8
Repeat with remaining mixture and trays.
9
Bake for 35 minutes.
10
Cool to room temperature for a couple of hours, preferably overnight.
11
Icing: Using an electric mixer, place the egg whites and lemon juice in a bowl and gradually add mixing sugar while beating on high until it reaches a thick consistency.
12
Remember you will be piping it and it has to be thick enough no to drip.
13
Add more icing sugar if it's too thin.
14
Stop adding icing sugar if it's too thick.
15
Cover with plastic wrap while assembling gingerbread house.
16
Use it like glue - edible, delicious glue.
17
Decorate with chocolate buttons (Smarties preferably, but M & Ms are acceptable too :D), gum drops, hundreds and thousands etc -- Let your imagination go free!

1300

kcal

Calories

Fat

126

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Preheat the oven fully and bake on the middle rack for the most even results.
Check for doneness a few minutes early — a toothpick in the center should come out with just a few moist crumbs.
Let it cool before slicing so it sets properly and holds its shape.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 400 g butter or 400 g margarine, 300 g brown sugar, 200 ml golden syrup, 1 egg, and more.

Yes, Gingerbread 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Gingerbread for Houses

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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