Ingredients
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- 3 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon ground cloves
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¾ cup unsalted butter, softened
- ½ cup brown sugar
- 1 large egg
- ½ cup molasses
- ¼ cup water
- Royal icing (for decorating and construction)
- Assorted candies and decorative elements (gingersnap cookies, mini chocolates, pretzels, etc.)
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine flour, baking soda, ginger, cinnamon, cloves, and salt. In another bowl, beat softened butter with brown sugar until creamy.
- Add egg, molasses, and water to the butter mixture and blend well. Gradually add the dry ingredients until a firm dough forms.
- Wrap dough in plastic wrap and chill for at least 2 hours for easier handling.
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Roll out dough to about ¼ inch thickness on a floured surface.
- Cut out building shapes resembling Nakatomi Plaza using templates or freehand. Bake for 12–15 minutes until golden. Cool completely.
- Use royal icing as glue to assemble the structure. Pipe generous icing to connect the walls and reinforce the shape of the skyscraper.
- Stack the pieces carefully, adding extra icing for stability. Decorate with candies like mini chocolates and pretzels for windows and details. Add broken cookie bits to create an action scene effect.
Notes
- Chill the dough for at least 2 hours for best results and easier cutting.
- Bake the structural pieces until firm and golden, ensuring they are cool before assembly.
- Decorate with a variety of candies for a realistic skyscraper look. Use royal icing generously to stabilize your structure.
- Store the completed gingerbread house in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days for optimal freshness.
- Prep Time: 2 hours
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert, Holiday
- Method: Baking, Assembling, Decorating
- Cuisine: American, Holiday
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (portion of the gingerbread tower)
- Calories: 250 Kcal
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 30mg