bite-size gingerbread houses

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Tiny, bite-size gingerbread houses are a cute treat to serve at Christmas. 

BITE-SIZE GINGERBREAD HOUSES -- tiny, rectangle gingerbread cookies layered with frosting and topped with Toblerone chocolate. Cute Christmas treat idea!

 

bite-size gingerbread houses 

For this gingerbread-themed blog hop (see below for all the blogs participating)  I made teeny, bite-size bite-size gingerbread houses. For teeny, tiny gingerbread people (um, not shown, but they are in there, I think). The best part about these cuties is that the construction part takes zero skill. If you can stack stuff, you can make these.
 
Like many, I love seeing and smelling and even making gingerbread houses this time of year. But they are so laborious. That’s why I also love these teeny, tiny, bite-size gingerbread houses that are super easy to make and manageable for every level. And they are adorable. 
 
 

bite-size gingerbread houses for christmas

 

 

bite-size gingerbread houses for christmas

 

how to make bite-size gingerbread houses

you will need:

gingerbread cut-out cookie recipe
royal icing recipe
dough scraper or knife
ruler
Toblerone chocolate bars
white food coloring
disposable decorating bag
scissors
confectioner’s sugar

*Use any preferred recipes for the cookies and icing, or follow the links above to my favorites. Find the dough scraper and disposable decorating bags in the craft store. For food coloring, I prefer Americolor Soft Gel Paste in Bright White. See below for links.

bite-size gingerbread houses for christmas

step one: bake your cookies.

Prepare gingerbread dough, chill, and roll about about 1/8 to 1/4-inch thick on a floured surface. Cut out rectangles 1 x 1/2 inches. To do this, I lightly scored a grid on the dough with a knife and used my dough scraper to cut out the rectangles. Bake on a parchment paper-lined baking tray according to the recipe (you may have to reduce the time by a couple minutes since these are so tiny) and let cool completely.

bite-size gingerbread houses for christmas

step two: prepare your icing.

Prepare royal icing according to the recipe and tint white with the food coloring. Fill a disposable decorating bag with the icing and close tightly with a rubber band.

 

step three: stack your cookies.

Break apart the pieces of Toblerone chocolate and set aside. Snip about 1/4-inch from the tip of the decorating bag. Pipe to cover the top of a rectangle cookie. Top with another cookie. Pipe more icing on top of the stack and set a piece of chocolate on top. If desired, sprinkle with confectioner’s sugar. Let dry overnight.

bite-size gingerbread houses for christmas

bite-size gingerbread houses for christmas

 

the giveaway and blog hop 

December really is the month of giveaways here at the decorated cookie. Giveaways and collaboration with all of my favorite, sweet blogs. So this blogger is one lucky gal to be in cahoots with these geniuses. And, one randomly drawn reader is the lucky one, because you know what Jill of Kitchen Fun with My 3 Sons and Beth of Hungry Happenings gathered together for you? 20 bloggers with 20 gingerbread recipes AND a fabulous giveaway of over $300 in prizes. GIVEAWAY ENDED. 

 

Give the Gift of Gingerbread Blog Hop and Giveaway
bite-size gingerbread houses for christmas

 

Use the links below to hop from blog to blog  to see these wonderful gingerbread themed recipes.
20.Sugar Plum Gingerbread House by Miss CandiQuick

 

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The Give the Gift of Gingerbread Giveaway will run from December 11 through December 17, 2013. Entrants must be US residents, 18 years or older Void where prohibited by law.  Enter via the Rafflecopter entry form below.  One winner will be chosen to win the entire prize pack and will have 48 hours to respond with their mailing information. If the winner does not respond in 48 hours, another winner will be chosen. 

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  7. how clever and original to make stacked gingerbread houses Meaghan! they not only look cute but sound delicious too. happy to join you and the other awesome bloggers for this gingerbread hop/giveaway thanks to Beth and Jill’s efforts! 🙂

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  23. I love the smell of gingerbread! And it taste even better. Sorry Santa, The Decorated Cookie has the best gifts this year 🙂

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