Whether you decide to make a gingerbread house from scratch or you bought from the store, you need this recipe. My frosting for gingerbread house works so much better than the icing that comes with store-bought kits, and will make decorating day frustration free! The perfect solution is this amazing Icing for Gingerbread Houses. It is made with three simple ingredients, and it works like the best edible glue on the planet. I made it to go with my gingerbread house recipe and gingerbread house template, but it is also perfect for saving the day with those store-bought kits.
Powdered Sugar: When measuring the powdered sugar, be sure to scoop it into the measuring cup and level it off. Do not pack the sugar. Cream of Tartar: This stabilizes the egg whites and keeps the proteins in it from sticking together, making for a perfectly smooth icing. Pasteurized Egg Whites: According to the USDA, “in-shell pasteurized eggs may be used safely without cooking.”
If you make my gingerbread house icing or any of my other recipes, please leave me a comment to let me know what you think! A few years ago, I posted this great gingerbread house recipe. It comes with a ton of tips and tricks. I also have a great post with the template for the gingerbread house. You can print it out and use it to cut the dough to the exact right size. If this gingerbread house recipe feels overwhelming, simply use graham crackers! Graham cracker houses make for great miniature houses and are quick to put together with this ice recipe.
