Gingerbread house tips

Making a gingerbread house from scratch is not as difficult as it might seem, it's actually a very fun and festive activity, and for many a cherished holiday tradition. That said, it can be an ambitious process, read our tips to succeed building a magical gingerbread house.

Follow my easy Gingerbread House recipe and extensive tips to bake, construct and decorate your own festive gingerbread house every Christmas

Makes about 24 medium size cookies. Popular for holidays and year-round. Makes 1 standard-size gingerbread house, ( about 6-inch tall, 5-inch long, 5.5-inch wide)This recipe can also be used to make delicious edible gingerbread houses. Check notes.

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How to make a gingerbread house from scratch - how to design a template, bake, construct, and decorate it. Including top tips and FAQs!

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The smell of gingerbread and the activity of decorating with sweets are both Christmas staples, but many people think making a gingerbread house from scratch is just too much bother for something that might turn out to be a disaster. You just don't know the tricks and tips! Those who've done it have developed some ways to make building a house of cookie dough much more foolproof. Learn how to get your lines straight, keep your walls from falling in, and even make stained glass windows…

We've put together time-tested, creative, and useful gingerbread house ideas for you to use this holiday season!

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