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Pink Gingerbread House with Soft Pastel Icing and Candy Accents

Defeat Ugly: Pink Gingerbread House Recipe with 4 Steps

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  • Author: Sophie Collins
  • Prep Time: 2 hours
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Total Time: 4 hours 20 minutes
  • Yield: 1 gingerbread house
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Create a whimsical pink gingerbread house adorned with soft pastel icing and delightful candy accents.


Ingredients

  • Gingerbread dough (recipe follows)
  • Royal icing (recipe follows)
  • Pink food coloring
  • Pastel food coloring (various shades)
  • Assorted candies (gumdrops, sprinkles, candy canes, etc.)
  • Graham Crackers

Instructions

  1. Prepare gingerbread dough according to recipe.
  2. Cut out gingerbread house pieces (walls, roof, etc.).
  3. Bake gingerbread pieces until golden brown.
  4. Let cool completely.
  5. Prepare royal icing and divide into portions.
  6. Tint each portion with desired pastel food coloring.
  7. Assemble gingerbread house using royal icing as glue.
  8. Decorate with pastel icing and assorted candies.
  9. Let icing dry completely before displaying.

Notes

  • Use gel food coloring for best results when tinting icing.
  • Get creative with candy placement and icing designs.
  • Consider using parchment paper to protect your work surface.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 slice
  • Calories: 350
  • Sugar: 40g
  • Sodium: 100mg
  • Fat: 15g
  • Saturated Fat: 8g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 5g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 50g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 3g
  • Cholesterol: 20mg