GINGERBREAD HOUSE

Gingerbread House image

Provided by Jen in Victoria

Categories Dessert

Time 1h38m

Yield 7 houses

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 cup butter, softened
1 cup brown sugar, packed
2 large eggs
1 cup molasses
6 cups flour
1 tp baking soda
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
2 tablespoons ground ginger
4 teaspoons cinnamon
1 teaspoon clove
2 teaspoons salt (reduce if you used salted butter)

Steps:

Using a stand mixer, beat the butter and sugar until fluffy.
Add the eggs and molasses and blend well.
Add remaining ingredients and beat well.
Divide dough into 4 sections and wrap in plastic wrap. Chill at least 1 hour.
Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
On a very lightly floured surface, roll dough to 1/8 inch thick.
Transfer cut pieces to an ungreased cookie sheet.
Bake for 8 minutes. Let cookies cool slightly, then transfer to a wire rack to cool.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 911.8, Fat 28.9, SaturatedFat 17.3, Cholesterol 122.9, Sodium 972.3, Carbohydrate 151.2, Fiber 4, Sugar 57.7, Protein 13.4