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Ginger breads house molds are metal or plastic molds that are used to cut the cookie dough in the shape of a house. These molds are usually sold in a set and a set contains different sizes of molds for the walls, roof and door of the house. Some sets also have various shapes of molds for decorating the cookie house.

The sizes of the ginger breads house molds may vary from set to set. However, on average, the sizes of the molds in a set can be as follows.

• Wall mold: 10 x 15 cm

• Roof mold: 11 x 17 cm

• Door mold: 4 x 7 cm

According to these sizes, a cookie house is expected to be approximately 15 cm high, 17 cm wide and 10 cm deep.

Ginger breads house molds are a practical and easy method to make a cookie house. However, if you do not have these molds, you can try these alternative methods:

• Make your own molds: Cut thick cardboard or cardboard into house-shaped molds. Place these molds on a floured surface over the dough and cut around them with a knife.

• Use a template: Find cookie house templates from the internet or magazines. Print or copy these templates. Cut the templates with scissors and place them on the dough. Cut around them with a knife.

• Give free shape: Determine the parts needed to make a cookie house by eye. Roll out the dough with a rolling pin and cut it in the shape of a house with a knife. Trim the edges to make the parts fit together.

Gradually add half of the flour and mix until the dough is smooth.

Cut the rolled out doughs with the help of your ginger bread house molds or templates. You should cut two pieces for the roof, two pieces for the front door-wall, and two pieces for the side wall. You can make patterns as you wish on them or add windows or doors like in the picture. I made two different houses in this recipe, so I adjusted the pieces accordingly. You can adjust these ratios according to your preference.

Bake in a preheated oven at 356 F with top and bottom heat for 12-15 minutes, checking occasionally. When the cookies are golden on top, you can take them out of the oven. Put the cookies on the counter and let them cool down. It is very important that the cookies are completely cooled before moving on to the next steps.

Add the powdered sugar in 3 stages, little by little. Slowly incorporate the powdered sugar into the egg foam with a spatula or hand mixer. After adding all the powdered sugar and getting a stiff consistency, your royal icing is ready. Set aside 3/4 of it and put it in a piping bag.

Squeeze some royal icing on the side walls and stick them to the back wall. Glue the front wall in the same way. After joining all four walls of the house, strengthen the base edges of the house by squeezing royal icing.

To glue the roof, squeeze royal icing on all the edges of the roof pieces and join them together. Squeeze royal icing on the edges of the roof and strengthen them. You can give the shape of snow and icicles to the edges of the roof with royal icing or decorate them as you wish.

1. Be careful not to roll out the dough too thin or too thick. If it is too thin, it may break; if it is too thick, it may take a long time to bake.

2. Do not place the molds too close to each other when cutting the dough. The cookies may spread and lose their shape while baking.

3. Do not make the royal icing too liquid or too thick for gluing the house. If it is too liquid, it may drip; if it is too thick, it may be hard to squeeze.

4. Make sure the cookies are completely cooled before gluing the house. If you try to glue them while they are hot, the royal icing may melt and your house may collapse.

5. Use your imagination when decorating the house. You can use any materials you want. You can make pine trees from cones, snow from cotton, and people from cookies around your house.

1. You can use food coloring to color the royal icing. For food coloring, prefer gel or liquid colors. Powder colors can ruin the consistency of the royal icing. You can mix the colors to get the shades you want. Before mixing the colors, you can test how they look by dropping them on a paper towel.

2. You should adjust the consistency of the royal icing according to the process you will do. For gluing the house, the royal icing should be stiff. For decorating the house, the royal icing should be fluid. To adjust the consistency, you can add water or powdered sugar to the royal icing. If you add water, the royal icing becomes fluid. If you add powdered sugar, the royal icing hardens.

3 . When you are not using the royal icing, prevent it from contacting the air. If it contacts the air, the royal icing can dry and harden. Put the royal icing in a piping bag or a container with a lid. Close the tip of the piping bag with a clip. Close the lid of the container tightly. You can store the royal icing in the refrigerator, but wait for it to come to room temperature before using it.

4. To check the consistency of the royal icing, cut and drop some of the mixture with a knife. If the cut mark disappears within 10-15 seconds, the royal icing is ready. If it is too liquid, you can add some more powdered sugar. If it is too thick, you can add some more lemon juice or water.

5. You should adjust the consistency of the royal icing according to the process you will do. For gluing the house, the royal icing should be stiff. For decorating the house, the royal icing should be fluid. To adjust the consistency, you can add water or powdered sugar to the royal icing. If you add water, the royal icing becomes fluid. If you add powdered sugar, the royal icing hardens. Happy New Year's! 

If you want to keep your gingerbread house for a long time, you can follow these tips:

• Store your gingerbread house in a cool and dry place. Avoid direct sunlight.

• If you are going to display your gingerbread house, choose a place that is not too humid or hot.

• Cover your gingerbread house with plastic wrap overnight to protect it from moisture, dust, insects and other unwanted substances. This way, you can make it look good for up to a year.

• If you are not going to eat your gingerbread house, you can apply a clear spray lacquer on it. This will protect the house, but do not eat the house or the decorations after applying the spray.

• Check your gingerbread house regularly for signs of mold or pests.