"Gingerbread houses combine two of my favorite things: holiday desserts and real estate. There is an art to making the cookie-based chateau, and while it can seem intimidating to engineer a structurally sound gingerbread house, there are several steps you can take to make sure your own is easily up to code. As part of Eater's You Can Do This series, Kat Lieu has already walked us through the process of"
"If you don't have a stand mixer, now is a great time to scoop one from some of the ongoing Black Friday and Cyber Monday deals, such as this KitchenAid classic for $120 off. Whenever I can swing it, I'll opt for a marble rolling pin over a wood model; the marble material is naturally non-stick and retains a lower temperature, which can help deliver you from sticky cookie batter."
Gingerbread houses require blueprints and a sturdy foundation, so seek plans or cookie cutter sets for reliable templates. A stand mixer simplifies dough work and can be purchased affordably during holiday sales. A marble rolling pin resists sticking and stays cool to prevent sticky dough. Use a paring or X-Acto knife to cut templates precisely. Bake on parchment-lined half-sheet pans; ceramic-coated pans offer superior heat retention for even baking. Choose cooling racks large enough for the assembled pieces. Collecting these specific tools streamlines construction and helps ensure a structurally sound, visually appealing gingerbread house.
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