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Ginger Bread House

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Servings: 2 large houses
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

House Batter
  • 3/4 cup softened butter
  • 1 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 4 tsp cinnamon
  • 4 tsp ground ginger
  • 1/2 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp cloves
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1 cup dark molasses black strap
  • 1 tbs water
  • 6 cups all purpose flour
Frosting
  • 3 large egg whites
  • 1 pound powdered sugar
  • 1/2 tsp cream of tarter
  • 1/2 tsp extract of choice (optional)

Method
 

  1. Cream together butter and sugar. Add eggs. Mix until light and fluffy.
  2. Add the cinnamon, ground ginger, baking powder, cloves, salt, molasses, and water. Mix until incorporated.
  3. Add the flour.
  4. Flatten dough into a chunky sheet and wrap in plastic wrap and refrigerate for 3 or more hours (can be refrigerated for 1-2 weeks). Roll dough less than ΒΌ inch, cut shapes and bake at 350F for 15-30 minutes. For stronger houses err on the side of overbaking!
Make the frosting:
  1. Mix all ingredients until smooth. Keep covered with plastic wrap down against the top of the frosting. This frosting dries quickly and becomes like concrete.