Whimsical festive board with spiced gingerbread, creamy dips, and assorted sweets arranged for holiday cheer.
# What You Need:
→ Gingerbread Cookies
01 - 3 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 3/4 cup brown sugar
03 - 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
04 - 1/2 cup molasses
05 - 1 large egg
06 - 1 1/2 tsp ground ginger
07 - 1 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
08 - 1/2 tsp ground cloves
09 - 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
10 - 1 tsp baking soda
11 - 1/2 tsp salt
→ Royal Icing
12 - 2 cups powdered sugar
13 - 1 large egg white or 2 tbsp aquafaba for egg-free option
14 - 1/2 tsp lemon juice
15 - Food coloring (optional)
→ Dips & Spreads
16 - 1 cup vanilla yogurt
17 - 2 tbsp honey
18 - 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
19 - 1/2 cup chocolate hazelnut spread
→ Assorted Sweets & Decorations
20 - 1 cup mini marshmallows
21 - 1/2 cup assorted gumdrops
22 - 1/2 cup chocolate buttons or coins
23 - 1/2 cup peppermint candies
24 - 1/2 cup pretzel sticks
25 - 1/2 cup candy canes, broken into small pieces
# How to Make:
01 - Cream butter and brown sugar until fluffy. Beat in molasses and egg. Whisk flour, spices, baking soda, and salt separately. Gradually add dry ingredients to wet mixture; mix until combined. Divide dough, wrap in plastic, chill for 30 minutes.
02 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Roll dough to 1/4-inch thickness on floured surface. Cut into village shapes with cookie cutters. Place on parchment-lined baking sheets.
03 - Bake for 10–12 minutes until edges set. Cool completely on wire racks.
04 - Beat powdered sugar, egg white (or aquafaba), and lemon juice until smooth. Divide and tint with food coloring if desired. Transfer to piping bags.
05 - Use icing and candies to decorate cooled cookies as village houses and trees. Let icing set.
06 - Stir vanilla yogurt, honey, and cinnamon until combined.
07 - Arrange gingerbread cookies, dips, and sweets on a board to form a festive village. Use pretzel sticks and marshmallows for fencing and snow; add candies for decoration.
