Last holiday season, we decided to have an Open House and thought it’d be fun to make a Gingerbread House as a family project. Ironically, it was my husband who took the lead and created a masterpiece far beyond any of our expectations. His idea was to personalize the Gingerbread House by making it a replica of our own. Now, I’m not saying this was an easy feat – it involved first creating a cardboard model of our house, dismantling it, cutting the gingerbread dough to the template; cooking all of the pieces, re-assembling, and then adorning with candy. There was at least 2 cups of laughter involved, a few teaspoons of frustration as some pieces teetered and a pinch of anger, but in the end, the experience served up the perfect recipe for some family bonding and the most beautiful centerpiece (and conversation piece) you could ever showcase at a party! So, if you have a few spare hours over the holidays and are looking for a challenge…whip up some Gingerbread House Dough and roll up your sleeves. Happy holidays - enjoy!
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