Hi Bold Bakers! A gingerbread house can make for a fun family activity and such a gorgeous centerpiece for your holiday table, but I do know they can be intimidating to make from scratch rather than buying a kit from the store. Because of that, I have created a template so you can make your very own Bigger Bolder Baking gingerbread house at home. Already have an account? It’s my Ultimate Homemade Gingerbread House Kit: easy to put together, easy to decorate, but still really impressive!
The Best Gingerbread House Frosting Glue Recipe
My Easy Royal Icing recipe dries like cement making it the perfect glue to hold together a gingerbread house long after Christmas.
How to Keep Gingerbread House Pieces From Spreading
Great question, so this can happen a little — but don’t freak out, because you will still be able to assemble your house. To still be able to work with those cookies, my Easy Royal Icing will be your best friend to fill in cracks or little holes where maybe the cookies aren’t meeting flush. And remember once the house is fully assembled you will be filling in the gaps with ‘snow’ (more royal icing) and greenery which will cover a multitude of sins.
When to Eat a Gingerbread House
Unless you were going to make and eat it within 24 hours of making it, I think it’s best to keep this as a decorative centerpiece rather than a dessert. If you feel the need for gingerbread, just bake off some gingerbread men of the leftover Gingerbread Cookie Dough!
How Do I Store It?
Store it out of direct sunlight and a safe distance from a direct heat source like a fire or heating vent. This will help your house stand tall until January 1st!
How Long Will It Last?
Your gingerbread house will last intact for up to 8 weeks as long as you follow the above instructions.
Tips and Tricks to Making The Ultimate Homemade Gingerbread House Kit
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