Mini Gingerbread House Recipe

A festive project for all the family - crisp, spiced gingerbread cut into house pieces, decorated with coloured royal icing, and assembled into adorable mini houses. A guaranteed Christmas showstopper.

  • Difficulty
    3 out of 5
  • Prep: 60 minutes
  • Cook: 12 minutes
  • Servings: 6-8 mini houses
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Ingredients

GINGERBREAD
350g Plain Flour
1 tsp Ground Ginger
1 tsp Cinnamon
1 tsp Baking Powder
Pinch of Salt
175g Light Brown Sugar
125g Soft Unsalted Butter
1 Large Egg
80g Golden Syrup

ROYAL ICING
400g Icing Sugar
15g Powdered Egg White
4 tbsp Water

Build festive magic with this charming Mini Gingerbread House recipe! Create adorable edible structures that double as stunning table decorations and delicious treats. This recipe guides you through crafting perfectly spiced gingerbread pieces that hold together beautifully, ready for creative decorating with icing, sweets, and festive embellishments. Whether you're hosting a decorating party, creating a centrepiece, or building memories with little ones, these miniature houses bring pure joy to your Christmas celebrations. Simple enough for beginners yet endlessly customisable, they're the perfect blend of fun, creativity, and deliciousness. Your guests will be enchanted!