"Fun and unexpected twist on traditional gingerbread houses. Use Pop Tarts to DIY your own gingerbread houses this year with these step by step instructions."
Gingerbread Holiday Houses
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ingredients
- 6 pop tart treats (any flavor or brand)
- powdered sugar
- water
Method
Step 1
Following the example images above place two pop tarts next to one another, one laying horizontally and the other butted up against it vertically.
Step 2
Using a serrated knife, carefully saw away at the top corners of the vertical pop tart using the horizontal pop tart as your guide. This will create slants for your roof to lay against.
Step 3
Turn your horizontal pop tart side ways so the top edge meets the corner of the slant you just made and carefully saw off the over hanging edge so the second pop tart is now a square.
Step 4
Repeat the first two steps giving you two of each piece, in addition to two whole pop tarts for roof pieces.
Step 5
Mix powdered sugar and small amounts of water to make royal icing. Ideal icing will have a thicker consistency - more concrete or paste.
Step 6
Using icing assemble your house by placing one of the angled pop tart pieces face down. Apply a healthy amount of icing in a line where your first square side piece will go. Repeat this with the other side.
Step 7
Carefully stand the house up and apply the second slanted piece so the base of the house is now assembled. Let this set for 5 minutes before applying the roof pieces.
Step 8
Using a generous amount of icing apply the whole pop tarts to the top of the holiday house base, one side at a time. You will have to hold these pieces on for a moment to make sure they are secure.
Step 9
After letting dry for a few minutes decorate using royal icing to adhere candies and decorations.