Gingerbread House Dough Recipe

Name: Gingerbread House Dough
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup butter, at room temperature; 1 3/4 cups brown sugar; 1 1/4 cups white sugar; 2 tablespoons molasses; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 6 eggs; 6 cups all-purpose flour; 2 teaspoons baking soda; 1 tablespoon ground ginger; 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon; 1 tablespoon allspice; 1/4 teaspoon ground cardamom; 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg

Servings: persons

1 cup butter, at room temperature
1 3/4 cups brown sugar
1 1/4 cups white sugar
2 tablespoons molasses
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
6 eggs
6 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking soda
1 tablespoon ground ginger
1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
1 tablespoon allspice
1/4 teaspoon ground cardamom
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg

1
Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
2
In a large bowl, cream the butter and sugars. Beat in the molasses and eggs.
3
In another large bowl, sift dry ingredients. Combine mixtures and knead into a smooth ball. Cover and refrigerate at least 30 minutes.
4
On a well-floured surface, roll out a small amount of the dough until it is 1/4 inch thick.
5
Place one of the paper pattern pieces on the dough and cut around the edges. Gently, using the spatula, lift the dough and place it on the foil-lined, prepared cookie sheet.
6
Put all scraps into a bowl and cover. Save these to make gingerbread men.
7
Bake for 15 to 20 minutes or until slightly firm.
8
Let cool on racks until firm enough to handle.
9
Peel the foil off the sections and set the pieces aside to dry thoroughly overnight.

1900

kcal

Calories

Fat

300

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup butter, at room temperature, 1 3/4 cups brown sugar, 1 1/4 cups white sugar, 2 tablespoons molasses, and more.

Yes, Gingerbread House Dough 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 Dough

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