GINGERBREAD HOUSE COOKIES
ACTIVE: 45 min l TOTAL: 4 hr (plus setting) l MAKES: 24 to 36
FOR THE COOKIES
3½ cups all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting1 teaspoon baking soda1 teaspoon salt1 tablespoon ground ginger2 teaspoons ground cinnamon¼ teaspoon ground cloves¼ teaspoon ground allspice6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted1 tablespoon vegetable shortening, melted⅔ cup packed light brown sugar¾ cup molasses1 large egg
FOR THE ROYAL ICING
1 pound confectioners’ sugar2 tablespoons meringue powder6 tablespoons water
Assorted decorations (see page 98)
1. Make the cookies: Sift the flour, baking soda, salt, ginger, cinnamon, cloves and allspice into a medium bowl. In a large bowl, stir together the melted butter and shortening, the brown sugar and molasses; beat in the egg with a mixer on medium speed. Reduce the speed to low,…