Haunted Gingerbread House Recipe

Name: Haunted Gingerbread House
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: or 1 (16-ounce) container vanilla frosting; Liquid food coloring in red, yellow, green, and blue; 1 undecorated gingerbread house*; Black licorice laces; Gummy spiders; Candy corn in assorted flavors; Green apple sour belts; Mellocreme pumpkins; Sugar candy bats (also called dextrose candy bats); Marshmallow ghosts

Servings: persons

1
Place 1/2 cup icing in small bowl and tint purple (see Decorating Tips).
2
Place 1/2 cup icing in small bowl and tint green (see Decorating tips).
3
Place 1/4 cup icing in small bowl and tint orange (see Decorating tips).
4
Using small offset spatula or knife, spread purple icing in thin, even layer on roof.
5
Cut black licorice laces into shorter pieces, then arrange in crisscross pattern on right side of roof to create spiderweb. Gently press into icing to secure. Arrange gummy spiders on roof, gently pressing to secure. Arrange candy corn along seam where left and right sides of roof meet. Arrange candy corn in three vertical lines on left side of roof.
6
Using small offset spatula or knife, spread green icing in thin, even layer on base of house. Arrange green apple sour belts around base of house to form grass.
7
Using small offset spatula or knife, spread small dollop of orange icing on bottom of one Mellocreme pumpkin, then place in front of house. Repeat with additional pumpkins if desired.
8
Using small offset spatula or knife, spread white icing in thin, even layer across surface of door. Gently press sugar candy bats onto door. Place small dollop of white icing on 1 sugar bat and attach to left side of roof. Repeat as desired.
9
Using small offset spatula or knife, spread small dollop of white icing on marshmallow ghost then gently press it onto front of house.
10
Using small offset spatula or knife, spread thin line of orange icing along seam where roof meets front of house. Arrange candy corn along seam, gently pressing to secure.
11
Arrange candy corn along sides and back of house to form fence. If necessary, secure with additional icing.
12
Continue adding candy as desired.

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* 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

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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: or 1 (16-ounce) container vanilla frosting, Liquid food coloring in red, yellow, green, and blue, 1 undecorated gingerbread house*, Black licorice laces, and more.

Yes, Haunted Gingerbread House 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.

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Haunted Gingerbread House

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