User post: Gingerbread house decorating party
Build the ultimate gingerbread house out of cereal-then gather the kids for an afternoon of holiday decorating! The cereal bars take only 15 minutes to bake, and the entire house can be set up a day ahead of time.
DECORATING IDEAS:
Bright Lights
Stick candy dots on black licorice laces with royal icing to make strings of holiday lights.
Knock Knock
Use chocolate-covered graham crackers as doors.
Walk This Way
Cut out poundcake snowflakes with a cookie cutter and use to make a walkway.
Window Dressing
Break apart white chocolate bars and use as shutters.
SNACKS TO SERVE:
Mini Sammies
Roll up alternating layers of thinly sliced ham, cream cheese and salami; cut into spirals and stack on cocktail bread.
Dip Sticks
Set out carrot and celery sticks and pretzel rods with hummus or other dip.
Red and White Skewers
Cut a block of white cheddar or monterey jack cheese into cubes and skewer with cherry or grape tomatoes.
RECIPES:
Marshmallow Treat Gingerbread House »
Royal Icing »
PHOTO HOW-TOS:
Step by Step photos to assemble the house »
By Pamela Mitchell and Tracey Seaman | Photography by Marcus Nilsson
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