Gingerbread Birdhouses Recipe

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Gingerbread Birdhouses
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Directions:

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
  2. For the cookies: In a small mixing bowl, whisk the flour, baking powder and allspice. In a large mixing bowl, cream butter, shortening and sugar with a hand mixer. Add the cream cheese and the mix until smooth and creamy. Add the eggs 1 at a time and blend until fluffy. Slowly add the flour and mix until dough is combined. Turn out onto floured board and knead until dough is smooth. Divide dough into thirds and roll out to 1/4-inch thick pieces. Cut out shapes with sharp knife or dough cutter and transfer to a greased parchment lined cookie sheet. Crush candies in a baggy and spoon into cutouts. Bake in the oven for 18 to 20 minutes or until edges are slightly browned and candies are thoroughly melted. Let cool on cookie sheet. Decorate with Royal Icing.
  3. For the icing: In a large mixing bowl, combine the meringue powder and sugar. Gradually whisk in 1 tablespoon of water at a time until icing has a creamy texture. Use the icing as a glue to assemble the houses, as desired.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 2015.57 Kcal (8439 kJ)
Calories from fat 385.41 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 42.82g 66%
Cholesterol 151.78mg 51%
Sodium 190.61mg 8%
Potassium 575.46mg 12%
Total Carbs 393.99g 131%
Sugars 263.81g 1055%
Dietary Fiber 4.87g 19%
Protein 19.91g 40%
Vitamin C 1.3mg 2%
Vitamin A 0.2mg 8%
Iron 3.2mg 18%
Calcium 235.6mg 24%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 366.85 Kcal (1536 kJ)
Calories from fat 70.15 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 7.79g 66%
Cholesterol 27.62mg 51%
Sodium 34.69mg 8%
Potassium 104.74mg 12%
Total Carbs 71.71g 131%
Sugars 48.02g 1055%
Dietary Fiber 0.89g 19%
Protein 3.62g 40%
Vitamin C 0.2mg 2%
Iron 0.6mg 18%
Calcium 42.9mg 24%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 43.1
    Points
  • 55
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • very low sodium

Bad Points

  • High in Sugar

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