Making a gingerbread house isn't as difficult as it might seem. If you have the right recipes and the right techniques, it's a snap.
1. Gingerbread House Dough Recipe
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This economical recipe is for "structural" gingerbread, meaning, while it's edible, it's meant for building, not for eating.
2. Betty Crocker Limited Edition Gingerbread Cookie Mix: A Review
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This limited edition mix (don't confuse this with Betty Crocker's Gingerbread Cake and Cookie Mix) makes great houses. The dough bakes up sturdy enough to support lots of candy and icing. It's a real time saver. Read the full review of Betty Crocker's Limited Edition Gingerbread Cookie Mix.
3. Gingerbread House Patterns
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Print and cut out these gingerbread house patterns or this fantasy house pattern. Transfer them to lightweight cardboard and cut again.
4. How to Roll and Cut Gingerbread House Dough
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These step-by-step instructions make it easy to roll and cut gingerbread house dough.
5. Royal Icing Recipe
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Royal icing is the glue that holds a gingerbread house together.
6. How to Fill a Pastry Bag
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These step-by-step instructions show how to fill a pastry bag with icing.
7. How to Assemble a Gingerbread House
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Choose a base for your house and follow these step-by-step instructions for assembling a gingerbread house.
8. How to Decorate a Gingerbread House
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These step-by-step instructions for decorating a gingerbread house are merely a guide. Let your imagination run wild!
