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Graham Cracker Gingerbread Houses

12/14/2014

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Graham Cracker Gingerbread House Ornament
Christmas is defined by traditions. Making gingerbread houses has been one of mine. 
It began years ago when a friend from school gave me the instructions how to make them. These little hand-made ornaments became an instant hit with my first graders — and from then on I had to make them every year. What I liked about them is that each child had something to take home and share. What I didn't like was having to cut graham crackers to make the houses. I don't know how many late nights I was using inappropriate language while assembling them. I made the houses for my first graders and they decorated them with pieces of candy. Each child would get a bowl with small pieces of candy, some for decorating and some for snacking, Each year, it turned into a fun and joyful activity. 

After I retired from teaching, I would volunteer and often do them in different schools. Wrapped in foil and put in a zip lock bag, these gingerbread houses will last for many years. They are edible, but if you give the children enough extra candy and graham crackers, they are happy to use them for decoration. I think if you make them at home with two or three children (not 20 or more like I did in the old days), you can do all the steps with the children and have fun.  While assembling the houses, make sure you add the bow for the hangers. The frosting will keep covered at room temperature for several days.

For this post, I revised the size of the gingerbread houses. I made them larger, only having to cut the gable for the roof. The graham crackers are easier to assemble and cut if you leave them unwrapped for a couple of days. Divide the candy for the children into individual bowls for each child , leaving about half for snacking. 


I had planned to make them with my girlfriend's grandchildren, but it didn't work out. So here I was having to decorate them myself. Oh well,  you can see the results on the photos ... need I say more?  I will deliver whatever is left to my girlfriend so that she can make them later with her grandchildren. Children are so much more creative, if you just provide them with the right tools, which in this case is a lot of small candy. Some of the candy I bought was too big, so the smaller the better.

Plan on buying at least two packages of graham crackers, because a lot of them will break.

Let the children have fun! These little houses makes a precious gift for grandparents, aunts and uncles, or neighbors.



If you are still looking for a cookie recipe, my Vienna Vanilla Nut Kipferl are a wonderful treat. My Hazelnut Meringue Cookies are light and easy to make. If you want to impress people with your cooking skills for the holidays (or any other time), try my French Country Paté.
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Graham cracker Gingerbread house
14 Comments
Robert Kilpatrick
12/12/2014 03:46:30 am

Gerlinde - this is such a beautiful creation. The photographs are so stunning that I wanted to reach in and eat a piece. Thanks for sharing this special recipe.

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sunnycovechef.com@gmail.com
12/12/2014 05:42:47 am

Robert, there is a little gingerbread house waiting for you. Come and visit.

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Deb|EastofEdenCooking link
12/12/2014 09:54:49 am

Oh Gerlinde! The Graham Cracker Gingerbread Houses are adorable! I would love to spend an afternoon making them with my grown daughter! Happy holidays!

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sunnycovechef.com@gmail.com
12/12/2014 11:07:58 am

Thanks Deb, they were smaller when I did them in the classroom but it involved more cutting . I don't know which one I like better.

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anna@icyvioletskitchen link
12/12/2014 01:47:27 pm

so cute. gingerbread houses are a pain in the patoot, mine always fall down! looks like you got it together though :)

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sunnycovechef.com@gmail.com
12/12/2014 11:08:00 pm

I tried , the icing is pretty good. I had trouble with the size and structure of the house. Thanks for visiting my blog.

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Marylin Warner link
12/13/2014 12:55:09 pm

Gerlinde, I love your recipes, but your adorable gingerbread houses are a delight!

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sunnycovechef.com@gmail.com
12/13/2014 10:29:22 pm

Thank you Marilyn, I'm making them today with my girlfriend's grandchildren.

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cecilia link
12/14/2014 09:12:41 am

that is stunning work.. I have never been able to make gingerbread house.. wonderful

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sunnycovechef.com@gmail.com
12/14/2014 09:50:32 am

Cecilia, you can make this one. It takes a little bit of patience but it is a lot of fun.

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EllaDee link
12/17/2014 09:12:31 am

Very Christmassy. By your hands they look fun. By mine, it would be messy and the end results tragic!

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sunnycovechef.com@gmail.com
12/17/2014 01:39:07 pm

Avoid the tragedy, it's not your time. Just eat the crackers and the candy .

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Karen (Back Road Journal) link
12/18/2014 02:37:35 am

Your gingerbread houses are so cute and gave me a big smile. :D

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sunnycovechef.com@gmail.com
12/18/2014 03:58:28 am

I need to take lessons from you when it comes to decorating.

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