Gingerbread House Frosting

Gluten Free
Gingerbread House Frosting
15 min.
24
207kcal

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Get ready to unleash your creativity with this delightful Gingerbread House Frosting! Perfect for the holiday season, this gluten-free frosting is not only easy to make but also incredibly versatile, allowing you to decorate your gingerbread creations with flair. In just 15 minutes, you can whip up a batch that serves up to 24 people, making it ideal for family gatherings, parties, or festive baking sessions with friends.

This frosting boasts a rich, creamy texture that spreads beautifully, ensuring your gingerbread house looks as good as it tastes. With a base of powdered sugar and shortening, it provides the perfect canvas for your artistic designs. The addition of light corn syrup and milk gives it a smooth consistency, making it easy to work with, whether you're piping intricate details or simply spreading it on with a spatula.

What’s more, you can customize your frosting with vibrant food colors to bring your gingerbread house to life! Imagine the joy of creating colorful decorations that will impress both kids and adults alike. Whether you prefer classic red and green or want to experiment with bright yellows, this frosting allows you to express your holiday spirit in a fun and delicious way. So gather your ingredients, roll up your sleeves, and let the decorating begin!

Ingredients

  • cups powdered sugar 
  • cup shortening 
  • 0.3 cup plus light
  • 0.3 cup milk 
  • serving food coloring green red yellow

Equipment

    Directions

    1. Beat all ingredients except food colors until smooth enough to spread, beating in additional milk if needed. Leave most of frosting white; remove and tint small amounts of frosting with food colors for decorating front of house.

    Nutrition Facts

    Calories207kcal
    Protein0.16%
    Fat36.51%
    Carbs63.33%

    Properties

    Glycemic Index
    2.38
    Glycemic Load
    0.74
    Inflammation Score
    1
    Nutrition Score
    0.5152173989007%

    Nutrients percent of daily need

    Calories:207.14kcal
    10.36%
    Fat:8.63g
    13.28%
    Saturated Fat:2.18g
    13.64%
    Carbohydrates:33.7g
    11.23%
    Net Carbohydrates:33.7g
    12.25%
    Sugar:33.1g
    36.78%
    Cholesterol:0.31mg
    0.1%
    Sodium:4.84mg
    0.21%
    Alcohol:0g
    100%
    Alcohol %:0%
    100%
    Protein:0.08g
    0.17%
    Vitamin K:4.55µg
    4.34%
    Vitamin E:0.52mg
    3.5%