Decorated gingerbread houses lined up as examples for the Gingerbread House downloadable recipe downloadable recipe by Cupcake Jemma

Build your own spectacular gingerbread house from scratch! This warmly spiced gingerbread dough is easy to cut into panels, bake, and assemble using a stiff royal icing glue. Decorate with sweets, sprinkles, candy canes and edible glitter for the ultimate festive centrepiece.

  • Difficulty
    5 out of 5
  • Prep: 45 minutes plus 1 hour chilling
  • Cook: 15 minutes
  • Servings: 1 gingerbread house
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Ingredients

GINGERBREAD
155g Soft Unsalted Butter
175g Soft Light Brown Sugar
1 Egg
350g Plain Flour
1 tsp Bicarbonate of Soda
1 tsp Cinnamon
2 tsp Ginger
1/4 tsp Nutmeg

ROYAL ICING
400g Icing Sugar
15g Egg White Powder
4-5 tbsp Water

EQUIPMENT
Stand or hand mixer
Knife to cut out template
Boiled sweets (optional, for stained glass windows)
Sweets, sprinkles and candy canes to decorate

Create your very own magical Gingerbread House with our downloadable recipe and pdf template! This classic holiday favourite will delight both young and old alike. Our step-by-step instructions make constructing and decorating your gingerbread house a piece of cake. With ingredients like ginger, cinnamon, and molasses, your house will have that warm, spicy aroma that is synonymous with the holiday season. Download our recipe today and start a new tradition with your family and friends. Let your creativity shine as you customize your gingerbread house with colourful candy, icing, and other decorative touches. Whether you're a seasoned baker or just starting out, this recipe is sure to make your gingerbread house a showstopper. Bring the whimsy and wonder of the holidays into your home with our Gingerbread House recipe. Download now and get started on your own delicious masterpiece!