Every winter we make gingerbread houses the easy way, using graham crackers. It’s become a family tradition. And it really is pretty easy!
Start with a royal icing recipe. I use the Wilton Royal Icing, and I use the Meringue Powder (you can find it at craft stores and maybe even a grocery store–my mother-in-law took a cake baking class and she gave me the can I used) rather than egg whites. My can of meringue powder has lasted several years. This frosting isn’t really one that we like the taste of, so the kids don’t even have a desire to eat it. I make up a pretty big batch of it since we’re making five houses. This is the “glue” that holds the whole thing together.
Then you just use graham cracker squares and glue them together with the icing. Here’s a tutorial that’s kind of similar to the way we make ours.
Uh-oh, the roof caved in!
Each one is uniquely beautiful, just like children!
I fixed Littlest Guy’s roof for him and then helped him decorate it.
I love all the bright and cheerful colors.
They are lining the kitchen table as a centerpiece:
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What a fun tradition! The houses are so cute.
I remember seeing your post last year & am so charmed again this year by the fun houses! Merry Christmas to you & your family, Joy!
We have lots of wonderful memories of making ginger bread houses. 🙂
Their houses turned out so cute!!
Those are so cute! I can just imagine how much fun your children had making them!
Oh, Collette, how sweet!!! I have to say that your blog is always an encouragement to me, too. I definitely found a "kindred spirit" in you, and I'm so thankful to have met you online!
Blessings to you, and thank you so much for the award!
♥Joy 🙂
Collette,
Thank you! I liked yours, too! I saw the muffin pan idea on another blog several years ago. 🙂
Monique,
Thanks for stopping by and leaving a comment! 🙂
Maria,
Well, I wish they wouldn't eat them…so much candy! But they couldn't resist breaking some of the candy off and eating them! 🙂
Bethany Lynn,
Thanks!
Deanna,
Thanks…and, yes, there was a lot of sweetness! Lots of sugar, I mean! 🙂
Hi, again! I just want to tell you that I awarded you the Leibster Blog award today… Your blog is always an encouragement to me 🙂
Have a blessed day!
Collette
Those are sweet!
What a fun tradition!
Deanna
Love it! These are so cute!
They all look so pretty…then do you eat them?
Maria
And yet.. another great idea! ;o)
Your houses turned out so cute! I've never thought about using graham crackers like that…and I really like how it allows each of your children to use their own creativity. Love Ezra's 🙂
The muffin pan organizer is a great idea! I will have to remember that, too. Our candy was rolling off the table & bouncing all over the floor, lol!
Blessings,
♥Collette