Gluten Free Gingerbread Recipe

Ingredients

• 3 cups Bob's Red Mill Gluten Free 1 to 1 Baking Flour
• 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
• 2 teaspoons ground ginger
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
• 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 3/4 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 3/4 cup butter, room temperature
• 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
• 1 egg
• 1/2 cup molasses
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 2 cups powdered sugar
• 3 tablespoons milk
• 1/2 teaspoon gluten free vanilla extract

Instructions

1. 1

   Mix the gluten-free flour, ground ginger, cinnamon, nutmeg,...: Mix the gluten-free flour, ground ginger, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, baking soda, and salt in a medium mixing bowl. Set aside.

2. 2

   In a large mixing bowl, cream the softened...: In a large mixing bowl, cream the softened butter and brown sugar together until light and fluffy.

3. 3

   Add in the egg, molasses, and vanilla extract....: Add in the egg, molasses, and vanilla extract. Continue creaming until the mixture is smooth and well combined.

4. 4

   Add half of the dry flour mixture to...: Add half of the dry flour mixture to the wet ingredients and mix until just combined.

5. 5

   Add the remaining flour mixture and continue mixing...: Add the remaining flour mixture and continue mixing until fully incorporated and a dough forms.

6. 6

   Shape the dough into a ball and divide...: Shape the dough into a ball and divide it in half. On a piece of parchment paper, pat each half of the dough into a 1-inch-thick disk. Refrigerate the dough disks for 1–2 hours, or until they are cold and firm.

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   Once chilled, remove one dough disk from the...: Once chilled, remove one dough disk from the refrigerator. Place a piece of wax paper on top, and use a rolling pin to roll the dough out to about ¼ inch thick. Preheat your oven to 350°F (180°C).

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   Cut the rolled-out dough into desired shapes using...: Cut the rolled-out dough into desired shapes using gingerbread house templates or cookie cutters. Transfer the cut shapes onto a parchment-lined baking sheet. Bake for 10–12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden and the centers are set.

9. 9

   Allow the gingerbread pieces to cool completely on...: Allow the gingerbread pieces to cool completely on a wire rack before assembling.

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    Prepare royal icing by mixing powdered sugar, meringue...: Prepare royal icing by mixing powdered sugar, meringue powder, water, and vanilla extract until thick and smooth. Use the royal icing to assemble and decorate your gluten-free gingerbread house.