How to make the best gingerbread house

A sturdy gingerbread recipe for making perfect gingerbread houses.

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.

How to make royal icing for gingerbread houses using either meringue powder or egg whites! This is the BEST recipe for your gingerbread houses!

Mark Christmas or other occasions with a mouth-watering gingerbread house. Tasty and sugary, our compiled designs and ideas will help you craft the best dessert!

Easy Gingerbread House Recipe with a gingerbread cookie dough recipe, gingerbread house template, and decorating ideas! Fun and colorful!

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.

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

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While Christmas was originally a Christian holiday (and still is), it is no longer treated as exclusively such. In fact, around eight in ten non-Christians in America participate in Christmas celebrations. However, the majority see it more as a cultural event to bring the family together than a religious one. Thus, celebrating Christmas comes in many different shapes and forms by adapting Christmas traditions to fit every celebrator.

Looking for some gingerbread house ideas to inspire your own holiday creation? Check out these amazing gingerbread houses! From traditional houses to more creative designs, there's something for everyone.