Snow-Swept Gingerbread Cottage

Health score
26%
Snow-Swept Gingerbread Cottage
45 min.
1
562kcal

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Welcome to the delightful world of holiday baking with our Snow-Swept Gingerbread Cottage! This charming treat is not just a dessert; it's a festive centerpiece that will bring joy to your home and warm the hearts of your loved ones. Imagine the sweet aroma of gingerbread wafting through your kitchen as you create this enchanting cottage, perfect for sharing during the holiday season.

With a preparation time of just 45 minutes, this recipe is accessible for bakers of all skill levels. The combination of rich molasses and warm spices creates a deliciously fragrant dough that forms the foundation of your gingerbread masterpiece. As you assemble the cottage, the royal icing and sparkling sanding sugar will add a touch of magic, making it look like it was plucked straight from a winter wonderland.

Not only is this gingerbread cottage a feast for the eyes, but it also boasts a satisfying caloric breakdown, ensuring that each bite is as indulgent as it is festive. Whether you're hosting a holiday gathering or simply looking to create a memorable family activity, this Snow-Swept Gingerbread Cottage is sure to become a cherished tradition. So gather your loved ones, roll up your sleeves, and let the holiday spirit inspire your creativity in the kitchen!

Ingredients

  • serving sugar cookie dough 
  • serving mrs richardson's butterscotch caramel sauce for gingerbread house
  • serving royal icing for gingerbread house
  • serving clear rock candy 
  • serving p of sugar 

Equipment

  • baking sheet
  • oven
  • knife
  • pastry bag

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. On a lightly floured surface, roll out gingerbread dough to about 1/8 inch thick. Chill until firm, about 1 hour. Lightly dust top of dough with flour.
  2. Place templates on top, and cut out shapes with a paring knife. (Use a small utility knife to cut out the windows.)
  3. Transfer to parchment-lined baking sheets.
  4. Bake, rotating sheets halfway through, until just beginning to brown, about 15 minutes.
  5. Let cool completely.
  6. Working with one piece at a time, frostchimney shapes with royal icing; sprinkle withrock candy while still wet (leave all but toppart of one side free for attaching to house).Set aside to dry.
  7. To make windows, line a baking sheet with a Silpat. Make caramel syrup.
  8. Place a gingerbread section on prepared sheet, flat side down; pour caramel syrup into window spaces.
  9. Let syrup cool and harden on baking sheet before turning over and decorating.
  10. Using a pastry bag with a fine plain tip (No. 1),pipe royal icing around windows and doorsand down side edges of house. While icing isstill wet, sprinkle with sanding sugar. Gentlyshake off excess sugar, and let dry.
  11. Pipe windowpanes, door-frame details, and Christmas-tree edging with the #1 tip. Switch to an open-star tip (No. 1
  12. to accent the corners of the windows and doors.
  13. When decorations have dried, assemble house, roof, and chimney pieces, following our step-by-step how-to. When assembling chimney, attach two side pieces to front at the base, then attach sloped sides; finish with top two side pieces.
  14. Brush edges at top of assembled chimney with caramel; secure top piece in place. To attach chimney, pipe icing on side without candy; quickly press onto house, holding firmly until set. Use the No. 16 tip to create shingle pattern on roof and eaves.

Nutrition Facts

Calories562kcal
Protein46.81%
Fat21.58%
Carbs31.61%

Properties

Glycemic Index
0
Glycemic Load
0
Inflammation Score
-6
Nutrition Score
27.228695702942%

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:561.78kcal
28.09%
Fat:13.35g
20.53%
Saturated Fat:3.47g
21.69%
Carbohydrates:44g
14.67%
Net Carbohydrates:43.71g
15.89%
Sugar:34.85g
38.72%
Cholesterol:177.03mg
59.01%
Sodium:429.63mg
18.68%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:65.15g
130.29%
Selenium:170.69µg
243.85%
Vitamin B12:4.82µg
80.36%
Phosphorus:734.37mg
73.44%
Vitamin B3:11.83mg
59.17%
Vitamin D:8.5µg
56.67%
Vitamin B6:0.87mg
43.66%
Potassium:1219.01mg
34.83%
Vitamin B2:0.53mg
31.07%
Magnesium:89.31mg
22.33%
Vitamin B5:1.99mg
19.85%
Vitamin B1:0.29mg
19.58%
Folate:62.39µg
15.6%
Calcium:114.04mg
11.4%
Iron:2.02mg
11.23%
Vitamin E:1.54mg
10.3%
Zinc:1.51mg
10.05%
Manganese:0.2mg
9.99%
Copper:0.16mg
7.84%
Vitamin A:226.71IU
4.53%
Vitamin K:3.07µg
2.93%
Fiber:0.3g
1.19%