The Wilton Method: Gingerbread House and Cookies
All levels | 33 min 9 sec
Introduction
01:11
Materials
02:30
Make Gingerbread
05:24
Decorate Cookies
05:54
Make Gingerbread House
06:20
09:31
02:19
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Nothing says Christmas like gingerbread cookies and a candy-covered gingerbread house. In this class, Emily shares the classic Wilton recipe for making gingerbread from scratch, and then demonstrates how to make adorable gingerbread boys and girls. She then moves on to the crowning achievement of any holiday bake-a-thon – the gingerbread house – showing how to expertly construct and decorate a charming little holiday abode.
Here’s what you’ll need:
Ingredients and Tools:
  • Ingredients to make Gingerbread Cookie recipe (All-purpose flour; Baking Soda; Salt; Ground Cinnamon; Ground Ginger; Ground Nutmeg; Ground Cloves; Solid Vegetable Shortening; Granulated Sugar; Eggs; Molasses)
  • Large Saucepan
  • Measuring Cups and Spoons
  • Silicone Spatulas
  • Medium Recipe Right cookie pans
  • Cookie Spatula
  • Scissors
  • Cookie Pro Ultra II Cookie Press
  • 10 in. x 16 in. Rectangle Cooling Grid
  • 12 in. Rolling Pin
  • 3 pc. Gingerbread Cutter Set
  • Ingredients to make Royal Icing recipe (Wilton Meringue Powder; Confectioners’ Sugar; Water)
  • 12 in. Disposable Decorating Bags
  • Round Decorating Tips #3 and #5
  • Red Sugar
  • Green Sugar
  • Parchment Paper
  • Deluxe Gingerbread Kit
  • 9 in. Angled Spatula
  • 9 in. Fondant Rolling Pin
  • Sparkling White Sugar
  • Sugar Ice Cream Cones
  • Moss Green Icing Color
  • Star Tip #18
  • Stand mixer
Downloads:
Learn how to:
  • Make gingerbread cookie dough from scratch
  • Roll, cut and decorate gingerbread boys and girls
  • Make royal icing
  • Assemble and decorate a gingerbread house kit
 
What you’ll get:
  • Detailed class by Wilton Method experts on making Gingerbread houses and cookies with Wilton Instructors
  • 6 HD video lessons you can access online anytime, anywhere
  • Step-by-step instruction and an itemized supply list
  • The ability to leave comments, ask questions and interact with other students
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The Wilton Method: Gingerbread House and Cookies Reviews
122 users recommended this class to a friend
Monica Rupp
Great instructor that does a great job explaining all the steps. However, in this class, it felt like she was rushing (or was rushed).
February 28, 2024
 
Ariana Matlik
It was great. I'm planning to use it as my gingerbread house for Christmas.
More than 3 months ago
 
Wenda Ans
Can,t wait to try the cookies and cone trees.
More than 3 months ago