Gingerbread House Pattern – Easy One Room House
Crafting Easy One-Room Gingerbread Houses
The holiday season is synonymous with gingerbread houses, but not everyone has the time or patience to create elaborate gingerbread mansions. Fortunately, there’s a delightful alternative: making easy one-room gingerbread houses. In this article, we’ll guide you through the process of crafting these charming miniature abodes that are perfect for a quick and satisfying holiday project.
The most popular and easiest of all Gingerbread House plans is this One Room House. You will require lesser time to bake and assemble it and have more fun time decorating it in any way you like. This classic Gingerbread house can be made with or without a chimney. The blueprint below if for a simple house without the chimney on the roof. If you would like to add a Dormer and a Chimney, follow these instructions.
Here is a completed house using a template.
Materials You’ll Need:
- Gingerbread Cookie Dough:
- You can use store-bought dough or make your own using a gingerbread cookie recipe.
- Gingerbread House Template:
- You can find printable templates online for simple one-room houses.
- Royal Icing:
- To act as “glue” for assembling and decorating.
- Candy and Decorations:
- Mini candy canes, gumdrops, candy hearts, colorful sprinkles, and other small candies.
- Piping Bags and Tips:
- For precise icing work.
- Edible Decorations:
- Edible glitter, powdered sugar, or small fondant decorations for added flair.
Instructions:
- Roll and Cut the Dough: Start by rolling out your gingerbread cookie dough to an even thickness (usually about 1/4 inch). Then, using your gingerbread house template, cut out the shapes for the front, back, roof, and sides of your one-room gingerbread house.
- Bake and Cool: Follow the baking instructions for your gingerbread dough, making sure to bake the pieces until they’re golden brown. Allow them to cool completely on a wire rack.
- Assemble: Use royal icing as “glue” to assemble your one-room gingerbread house. Begin by attaching the front and back pieces to the sides. Hold them together until the icing sets, ensuring a sturdy structure.
- Decorate: Now comes the fun part! Decorate your gingerbread house to your heart’s content:
- Use royal icing to create windows, doors, and other architectural details.
- Adorn your house with mini candy canes, gumdrops, candy hearts, colorful sprinkles, and other small candies.
- Add a snowy touch with powdered sugar or edible glitter.
- Set and Display: Allow your one-room gingerbread house to set and harden. Once it’s firm, you can proudly display it as part of your holiday decor, or you can gift it to friends and family as a sweet and charming treat.
Tips and Ideas:
- Personalize: Encourage creativity by inviting friends and family to join in the decorating process. Each person can personalize their one-room gingerbread house with their favorite candies and designs.
- Build a Village: Create a delightful gingerbread house village by making multiple one-room houses of varying styles and sizes.
- Edible Landscapes: Enhance the presentation by creating an edible landscape around your gingerbread house with crushed graham crackers as “dirt” and green icing for “grass.”
Making easy one-room gingerbread houses is a delightful way to enjoy the holiday season without the complexity of larger gingerbread projects. It’s a fun and satisfying activity that allows you to express your creativity and indulge in the sweet flavors of the season. So, gather your materials, invite your loved ones to join in, and embark on a journey of crafting these charming, one-room gingerbread houses to spread holiday cheer.
Note, if you wish to avoid using a template, you can also make one using cookie cutters. Follow the instructions here:
Easy Gingerbread House Made Using Cookie Cutters
Or Use a Kit
Once you are done baking and assembling, look up ideas for:
