Rolling Pin
Gumdrop Gingerbread House
Gumdrops, jelly rings and spice drops turn this sweet little cottage into a winter wonderland. The snowdrifts on the roof and icicles on the peaks make this a magical holiday project.
Ingredients:
- Pre-baked Gingerbread House Kit (candy and icing included in kit)Easy-Add Pre-baked Gingerbread House Kit Add to shopping list Pre-baked Gingerbread House Kit
- granulated sugar
- confectioners' sugar
- shredded coconut (if desired)
Makes:
1 gingerbread house.
Tools:
- Mixer and bowl
- Small angled spatula or butter knifeEasy-Add Small angled spatula Add to shopping list Small angled spatula
- Easy-Add Rolling Pin Add to shopping list Rolling Pin
- Decorating bag, decorating tip, cardboard base (included in kit)
- Scissors
- Paring Knife
Instructions:
Step 1
Divide prepared decorating icing in half, use half for decorating the house, the other half for adding "snow" around house (keep remaining half covered with a damp cloth).
Step 2
Fill decorating bag with icing.
Step 3
Create door and windows with outlines. Decorate snowdrift effect on windows and add icicles to window sills. Decorate corners of house with zigzags; decorate front of house with dots. Cut jelly rings in half and attach to tops of windows. Cut a smaller jelly ring piece and attach for wreath. For bow on wreath, cut two loops and a round knot from spice drop; attach with dots of icing. Attach mini fruit-flavored candies to sides of windows and door.
Step 4
Cut jelly rings in half, positioned on roof peak.
Step 5
Using a spatula, ice snow on base fluffy. Cut spice drop pieces and attach to base for walkway. Attach whole spice drops around base of house.
NOTE: Additional candy may be required.
