# Components:
→ Gingerbread Dough
01 - 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 1/2 cup brown sugar
03 - 7 tbsp unsalted butter, softened
04 - 3 1/2 tbsp molasses or dark honey
05 - 1 large egg
06 - 1 tsp ground ginger
07 - 1 tsp ground cinnamon
08 - 1/2 tsp ground cloves
09 - 1/2 tsp baking soda
10 - 1/4 tsp salt
→ Royal Icing
11 - 1 egg white
12 - 1 2/3 cups powdered sugar, sifted
13 - 1/2 tsp lemon juice
→ Decoration
14 - 1 3/4 oz white chocolate, melted
15 - Assorted white and brown candies (chocolate buttons, white sprinkles, mini marshmallows)
16 - Edible glitter or silver pearls (optional)
# Directions:
01 - In a large bowl, cream the butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Incorporate the egg and molasses, mixing thoroughly.
02 - In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, ground ginger, cinnamon, cloves, baking soda, and salt.
03 - Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring to create a smooth dough. Wrap in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
04 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
05 - On a floured surface, roll dough to 1/5 inch thickness. Using templates, cut out house panels approximately 4 to 4 3/4 inches each.
06 - Arrange panels on the baking sheet and bake for 10 to 12 minutes until edges are just firm. Transfer to a wire rack and cool completely.
07 - Beat egg white until soft peaks form. Gradually add powdered sugar and lemon juice, beating until thick and glossy.
08 - Use royal icing as adhesive to attach panels, holding each piece until set. Allow the structure to dry completely, about 30 minutes.
09 - Drizzle melted white chocolate over the structure, applying candies and sprinkles with royal icing. Optionally, dust with edible glitter.
10 - Place the assembled house frame on a platter and arrange additional festive treats around it.
