Gingerbread House Cookies Recipe

Name: Gingerbread House Cookies
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup shortening; 1/2 cup sugar; 1/2 cup packed brown sugar; 2 large eggs; 1 cup molasses; 1 to 1-1/2 teaspoons grated orange zest; 5-1/2 cups all-purpose flour; 3 teaspoons baking soda; 3/4 teaspoon salt; 3/4 teaspoon ground ginger; 3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg; 1/2 cup water; Frosting and food coloring of your choice

Servings: persons

1 cup shortening
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
2 large eggs
1 cup molasses
1 to 1-1/2 teaspoons grated orange zest
5-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
3 teaspoons baking soda
3/4 teaspoon salt
3/4 teaspoon ground ginger
3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/2 cup water
Frosting and food coloring of your choice

1
In a large bowl, cream shortening and sugars until light and fluff. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in molasses and orange zest. Combine flour, baking soda, salt and spices; add to creamed mixture alternately with water, mixing well after each addition. Cover and refrigerate for 3 hours or until easy to handle.
2
On a lightly floured surface, roll out dough to 1/4-in. thickness. Cut with a 3-1/2-in. gingerbread house cookie cutter dipped in flour.
3
Place 1 in. apart on greased
4
. Bake at 350u00b0 for 8-10 minutes or until edges are firm. Cool for 2 minutes before removing to wire racks. Decorate cooled cookies as desired with tinted frosting.

743

kcal

Calories

Fat

151

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 shortening, 1/2 cup sugar, 1/2 cup packed brown sugar, 2 large eggs, and more.

Yes, 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.

Gingerbread House Cookies

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