Graham Craker : GingerBread Houses

 Today's kids project; 

FOR THE HOUSES:

• 48 graham crackers
• 16 ounces spice drops
• 10 oz package peppermint rounds
• 15.6 oz bag Skittles
• 10 oz bag holiday M&Ms
• 6.25 oz package Lifesavers hard candy
• 6 oz box Good & Plenty Candy

ROYAL ICING: Make the Icing: 

• 4 cups powdered sugar sifted
• 3 Tablespoons meringue powder
• 5 Tablespoons water

• You will need 2 graham crackers for each side, 2 for the roof, and a front and a back for each house.

For the basic house:

• Roof pieces – use full graham cracker
• Side pieces – cut ¼ off of each graham cracker
• Front and back pieces – cut ¼ off each, then cut at an angle to form a triangle

• ASSEMBLE HOUSES:

  • Using the royal icing, attach the sides to the front and back pieces.
  • Then attach the roof pieces.
  • Let the icing set for about 15 or until hardened.

  DECORATE GRAHAM CRACKER HOUSES:

  • Decorate the houses with candy using the royal icing.

Thanks for joining me this Saturday for some family fun....