# What You'll Need:
→ Gingerbread Dough
01 - 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
03 - 7 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
04 - 1/2 cup molasses or dark honey
05 - 1 large egg
06 - 1 teaspoon ground ginger
07 - 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
08 - 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
09 - 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
10 - 1/4 teaspoon salt
→ Royal Icing
11 - 1 egg white
12 - 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar, sifted
13 - 1/2 teaspoon lemon juice
→ Decoration
14 - 2 ounces white chocolate, melted
15 - Assorted white and brown candies (chocolate buttons, white sprinkles, mini marshmallows)
16 - Edible glitter or silver pearls (optional)
# Method:
01 - In a large bowl, beat together the softened butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
02 - Add the egg and molasses to the butter mixture, stirring until fully combined.
03 - In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, ground ginger, cinnamon, cloves, baking soda, and salt.
04 - Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until a smooth dough forms. Wrap in plastic and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
05 - Heat oven to 350°F (180°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
06 - On a floured surface, roll the dough out to 1/5 inch thickness and cut out house panels (approximately 4–5 inches) using templates.
07 - Place the cut pieces on the baking sheet and bake for 10 to 12 minutes until edges are just firm. Cool completely on a wire rack.
08 - Beat the egg white to soft peaks, then gradually add powdered sugar and lemon juice, beating until thick and glossy.
09 - Use royal icing as adhesive to attach house panels together, holding each piece briefly until set. Allow the assembled frame to dry for at least 30 minutes.
10 - Drizzle melted white chocolate over the frame and attach candies and sprinkles using royal icing. Dust with edible glitter if desired.
11 - Place the completed frame on a platter and arrange additional cookies or holiday treats around it to create a festive border.
