Oma's Gingerbread House

Transform your holiday season into a festive masterpiece with Oma’s Gingerbread House—a heartwarming recipe that combines old-world charm with creative fun. This classic gingerbread recipe features aromatic spices like ground ginger, cinnamon, and cloves, paired with rich molasses for a deeply flavorful dough that's perfectly sturdy for house building. With step-by-step guidance, you'll bake and assemble the walls, roof, and decorative accents using royal icing as the edible "glue." Not only is this gingerbread house deliciously fragrant, but it also invites endless creativity with colorful candies and icing details for customization. Perfect for holiday traditions or a family-friendly weekend project, Oma’s Gingerbread House is more than a recipe—it’s a delightful experience to cherish year after year.

Nutriscore Rating: 42/100

Prep Time:60 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:75 mins

Servings: 1

Ingredients

• 6 cups All-purpose flour
• 1 tablespoon Ground ginger
• 1 tablespoon Ground cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon Ground cloves
• 1 teaspoon Baking soda
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 1 cup Unsalted butter (softened)
• 1 cup Granulated sugar
• 1 cup Molasses
• 2 pieces Large eggs
• 4 cups Powdered sugar
• 2 pieces Egg whites
• 0.25 teaspoon Cream of tartar
• 2 cups Decorative candies (gumdrops, peppermint, etc.)

Directions

Step 1

In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, ground ginger, cinnamon, cloves, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.

Step 2

In another large bowl, beat the softened butter and sugar together until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.

Step 3

Mix in the molasses and eggs until fully incorporated.

Step 4

Gradually add the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients, mixing until dough forms. Divide the dough into two portions, flatten into disks, wrap in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or overnight.

Step 5

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.

Step 6

Roll out one portion of dough on a lightly floured surface to about 1/4-inch thickness. Using gingerbread house templates (for walls, roof panels, and other pieces), cut out shapes.

Step 7

Transfer the cutouts onto the prepared baking sheets and bake for 12-15 minutes, or until edges are firm. Allow the pieces to cool completely on wire racks.

Step 8

To prepare royal icing for construction, beat the powdered sugar, egg whites, and cream of tartar in a clean, dry bowl until thick and smooth. Spoon into a piping bag with a small tip.

Step 9

Using the royal icing as 'glue,' assemble the gingerbread house: start with the walls, holding each in place for a minute before moving on to the next piece. Let the walls set before attaching the roof panels.

Step 10

Once the structure is stable, use the remaining royal icing to attach decorative candies as desired. Add additional piping details if desired.

Step 11

Allow the gingerbread house to dry and set completely before moving or displaying.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2626.3g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	9953.2

Total Fat 210.5g	0%
Saturated Fat 125.7g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.2g
Cholesterol 888.7mg	0%
Sodium 2918.8mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 1953.3g	0%
Dietary Fiber 25.0g	0%
Total Sugars 1280.7g
Protein 96.1g	0%

Vitamin D 196.7IU	0%
Calcium 966.2mg	0%
Iron 52.7mg	0%
Potassium 5963.2mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 18.8%

Protein: 3.8%

Carbs: 77.4%