Gingerbread House Cookies

 

2 3/4 cups flour

1/2 teaspoon salt

1 teaspoon ginger

2/3 cup molasses

1 egg

1 tablespoon baking powder

1 teaspoon cinnamon

1/8 teaspoon cloves

1/3 cup brown sugar

1/2 cup oil

Mix thoroughly and chill several hours. (overnight or longer).

Roll dough on a piece of parchment paper and mark pattern.

Place on cookie sheet and bake at 300* for 20-30 minutes.

Cut out immediately after taking out of oven. Be very carefully as it breaks easily. The roof section will break if not completely baked.

Royal Icing

3 egg whites (or 3 T meringue powder)

1 lb. powdered sugar

1/2 teaspoon cream of tarter

1/2 cup or a little less water if powder is used.