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Gingerbread House Doors

Delightful Gingerbread House Doors with a crispy edge and chewy center, perfect for holiday decorating.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 42 minutes
Servings: 12 pieces
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American, Holiday
Calories: 150

Ingredients
  

Dry Ingredients
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon ground ginger
  • 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 tablespoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened Make sure to soften to room temperature.
  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup molasses
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Decoration
  • Royal icing For decoration.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a bowl, whisk together the flour, ground ginger, ground cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, use a hand mixer to cream the softened butter and brown sugar together until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
  3. Add molasses, the egg, and vanilla extract to the butter-sugar mixture. Mix until well combined.
  4. Gradually add your dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until the dough forms. It should be smooth and slightly sticky.
  5. Cover the dough with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
Baking
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
  2. Once chilled, roll out the dough on a lightly floured surface, about 1/4-inch thick. Use cookie cutters to cut out door shapes.
  3. Place your cut-outs on the prepared baking sheet and bake for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are golden.
  4. Remove the gingerbread doors from the oven and allow them to cool completely on a wire rack.
  5. Once cooled, use royal icing and toppings to decorate your gingerbread doors as you like!

Notes

To store, place them in an airtight container for up to a week at room temperature or refrigerate to extend shelf life. For best decorations, use royal icing due to its quick-drying properties.