How to Make a Gingerbread House

Name: How to Make a Gingerbread House
Prep time: 2 h
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 2 h 15 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 6 cups (828 g) all purpose flour; 1/2 teaspoon baking powder; 4 teaspoons ground ginger; 4 teaspoons ground cinnamon; 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves or allspice; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1 1/2 sticks (12 tablespoons) butter, softened; 1 1/2 cups (284 g) packed light brown sugar; 2 large eggs; 1 cup dark molasses; 1 tablespoon water; 2 large egg whites; 2 2/3 cups powdered sugar

Instructions

Prep:2hCook:15min

Here’s everything you need to know about how to make a gingerbread house! Make this classic gingerbread house recipe with family and friends to get in the holiday spirit.

Updated at: Thu, 21 Aug 2025 05:41:17 GMT