Best 2 Gingerbread House Frosting Recipes

Gingerbread houses are classic holiday treats that bring joy and festive cheer to people of all ages. These whimsical structures, often decorated with colorful candy and intricate designs, are a staple of many holiday celebrations. Creating a gingerbread house is a fun and rewarding experience, and with the right frosting, it can be even more enjoyable. This article provides two delicious and easy gingerbread house frosting recipes: a classic royal icing and a creamy cream cheese frosting. With step-by-step instructions and helpful tips, these recipes will guide you in creating the perfect frosting for your gingerbread house, ensuring it's not only visually appealing but also a delightful treat to enjoy.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

GINGERBREAD COOKIE FROSTING

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This is the recipe my mother uses to frost gingerbread cookies at Christmas.

Provided by Alison Hendon

Categories Desserts Frostings and Icings Cookie Frosting

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 3

Ingredients

1 cup confectioners' sugar
¼ cup milk
10 drops food coloring

Steps:

Sift the confectioners' sugar into a small bowl. Stir in enough milk to make a smooth but not too runny consistency. You may need to adjust with some more sugar. Divide this mixture into small containers, depending on how many colors you want. Color each small container with colors appropriate for the season, using as much food coloring as needed to create desired hues.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 125.9 calories, Carbohydrate 30.6 g, Cholesterol 1.5 mg, Fat 0.5 g, Protein 0.5 g, SaturatedFat 0.3 g, Sodium 6.5 mg, Sugar 30.1 g

GINGERBREAD HOUSE ICING

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Saved this recipe from a parent workshop with my oldest daughter. Very easy to whip up, and the kids LOVED to taste it along the way!! Used whatever leftover icing to "glue" gingerbread house ingredients with a clean popsticle stick to an empty 8oz. milk carton.

Provided by AngelaC

Categories Dessert

Time 12m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 3

Ingredients

3 large egg whites
4 3/4 cups powdered sugar
1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar

Steps:

In a large clean bowl, beat egg whites and cream of tartar with electric mixer at medium speed.
Add powdered sugar in small amounts, mixing well on high speed after each addition.
Beat on high speed 4-5 minutes or until mixture thickens.
Refrigerate, covered, until ready to use.
You may need to stir icing to soften before use.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 568.2, Sodium 44.1, Carbohydrate 142.6, Sugar 139.6, Protein 2.7

Tips:

For a smooth and lump-free frosting, sift the powdered sugar before mixing it with other ingredients.
If the frosting is too thick, add a small amount of milk or water and mix until desired consistency is reached.
For a stiffer frosting, add more powdered sugar until desired consistency is reached.
To make the frosting more flavorful, add a teaspoon of vanilla extract, almond extract, or cinnamon.
To make the frosting more colorful, add a few drops of food coloring.
For a shiny finish, brush the frosting with a mixture of 1 tablespoon of light corn syrup and 1 tablespoon of water.

Conclusion:

The perfect gingerbread house frosting is smooth, flavorful, and easy to work with. With a little practice, you'll be able to create beautiful and delicious gingerbread houses that will impress your friends and family. Remember to have fun and be creative with your frosting. After all, the best gingerbread house is the one that you make yourself.