1-2-3 Gingerbread Houses

Dairy Free
Health score
3%
1-2-3 Gingerbread Houses
145 min.
12
689kcal

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Get ready to unleash your creativity with these delightful 1-2-3 Gingerbread Houses! Perfect for the holiday season or any festive occasion, this dairy-free recipe is not only fun to make but also a treat for the eyes and taste buds. With a preparation time of just 145 minutes, you can gather your friends and family for a memorable baking session that will fill your home with the warm, spicy aroma of gingerbread.

Each house is crafted from a rich, flavorful dough made with dark molasses and a blend of aromatic spices, ensuring that every bite is packed with holiday cheer. The best part? You can customize your gingerbread houses with an assortment of candies and cereals, allowing everyone to express their artistic flair. Whether you’re building a classic cottage or a whimsical creation, the possibilities are endless!

This recipe yields 12 servings, making it perfect for sharing at gatherings or as a festive centerpiece. With a caloric breakdown that balances protein, fat, and carbohydrates, you can indulge in these sweet creations without the guilt. So, roll up your sleeves, gather your ingredients, and let the fun begin as you create your very own gingerbread village!

Ingredients

  • 0.5 teaspoon baking soda 
  •  eggs 
  • cups flour all-purpose
  • 0.5 teaspoon ground allspice 
  • tablespoon ground cinnamon 
  • 12 servings m&m candies assorted
  • cup blackstrap molasses dark ()
  • cup shortening 
  • cup sugar 
  • 16 ounces vanilla frosting 

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • oven
  • aluminum foil

Directions

  1. Heat oven to 350F. Line jelly roll pan, 15 1/2x10 1/2x1 inch, with heavy-duty foil, leaving 1 inch of foil overhanging at each end of pan. In large bowl, mix sugar, shortening, molasses and egg with spoon. Stir in all remaining Gingerbread Dough ingredients. Divide dough in half. Press half of dough in pan.
  2. Bake gingerbread about 15 minutes or until no indentation remains when touched in center. Cool 5 minutes; carefully lift foil and gingerbread from pan.
  3. Cut gingerbread lengthwise in half, then crosswise 2 times to make 6 rectangles.
  4. Cut angles from 2 corners of each rectangle to form roof of house. (The corners make good nibbles.) Cool completely, about 1 hour. Repeat with remaining dough. Decorate houses with frosting and candies.

Nutrition Facts

Calories689kcal
Protein3.18%
Fat35.76%
Carbs61.06%

Properties

Glycemic Index
21.01
Glycemic Load
54.92
Inflammation Score
-5
Nutrition Score
12.30217397213%

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:688.7kcal
34.44%
Fat:27.56g
42.41%
Saturated Fat:7.75g
48.45%
Carbohydrates:105.92g
35.31%
Net Carbohydrates:104.02g
37.83%
Sugar:70.98g
78.87%
Cholesterol:15.89mg
5.3%
Sodium:142.76mg
6.21%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:5.51g
11.03%
Manganese:0.83mg
41.72%
Selenium:20.41µg
29.16%
Vitamin B1:0.35mg
23.17%
Iron:3.65mg
20.28%
Folate:81.07µg
20.27%
Vitamin B2:0.34mg
20.05%
Magnesium:78.46mg
19.61%
Vitamin B3:2.82mg
14.09%
Vitamin K:14.35µg
13.66%
Potassium:476.59mg
13.62%
Vitamin E:1.7mg
11.36%
Vitamin B6:0.21mg
10.71%
Copper:0.2mg
10.16%
Calcium:91.98mg
9.2%
Fiber:1.9g
7.61%
Phosphorus:68.29mg
6.83%
Vitamin B5:0.6mg
6.04%
Zinc:0.46mg
3.08%
Vitamin A:55.82IU
1.12%