A ball of gingerbread dough - Loca-loca/Shutterstock We know how long it takes to make a gingerbread house, so we understand how tempting it is to rush through the steps as quickly as possible.

Here are two ways to make them last longer if you want to work ahead: To freeze gingerbread cookie dough: Keep wrapped cookie dough in the freezer so you can whip up a batch whenever the mood strikes.

This easy gingerbread recipe is great for baking with children, and it makes a lovely homemade Christmas present. Make gingerbread men or any other shape! Each serving provides 161 kcal, 2g ...

How to make gingerbread cookies ... add the ground almonds and spices and mix together until combined. Place the dough in between two pieces of baking paper and roll it flat.

These gingerbread cookie decorations look like ... mixing gently after each addition, to make a soft dough. Put the dough into a food bag, or wrap in cling film. Chill for several hours ...

After that's done, your gingerbread recipe should comprise these ingredients. Knead that weed dough, baby ... into one-inch-thick pieces. And make some backups. You'll need ’em.

After the dough is done chilling ... which allowed German bakers access to a variety of spices that make gingerbread possible.