Gingerbread House Recipe

4.53 from 42 votes

An easy recipe to make a gingerbread house from scratch! Build your own gingerbread house, then decorate it with fluffy icing and candy!

Prep Time25

Cook Time10

Total Time1 5

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Servings: gingerbread house

Author: Eden

Cost: $10

In a large mixing bowl, cream the butter, brown sugar, molasses, cinnamon, ginger, ground cloves and baking soda together until the mixture is smooth.
Blend in the flour and water to make a stiff dough.
Chill at least 30 minutes or until firm.
Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
Roll out the dough and use cutters to create the shapes of the gingerbread house.
There is a chart inside the cookie-cutter package that tells you exactly how many cookies to make, 19 cookies total, but I ended up only using 16 cookies.
Bake for about 10 minutes or until crispy.
Let the gingerbread house cool before assembling.
Make a batch of icing to build the gingerbread house.
Once the gingerbread is cooled, you can start to build the gingerbread house by piping frosting on the bottom and sides of the house.
When the house is fully assembled, let it dry for 10 minutes before decorating it!
To decorate, use different piping tips and a lot of candy!

Storage

Display: For decoration, cover with a glass dome to protect from dust and moisture. Will last several months.

Short-term: Store in an airtight container at room temperature for a few weeks.

Freezer: Store in an airtight freezer-safe container for 6-8 months. Can still be eaten when thawed.

Long-term: Can be preserved in an airtight container in a cool, dry place for up to a year (for display purposes only).