Mini Gingerbread House Mug Toppers: A Sweet Treat for Your Holiday Drinks



Christmastime is a magical time of year, filled with all sorts of delicious treats. One of our favorites is the classic gingerbread house. But what if you could enjoy the taste of gingerbread in a more convenient, portable form? That's where mini gingerbread house mug toppers come in!

Mini gingerbread house mug toppers are small, individual gingerbread houses that are designed to sit on the rim of your mug. They're the perfect way to add some holiday cheer to your coffee, tea, or hot chocolate. And they're so easy to make!

To make mini gingerbread house mug toppers, you will need:

* 1 cup all-purpose flour
* 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
* 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
* 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
* 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
* 1/4 cup packed light brown sugar
* 1 large egg
* 1 tablespoon milk
* Royal icing (for decorating)

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, ginger, cinnamon, and cloves.
3. In a large bowl, cream together the butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the egg and milk.
4. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
5. Divide the dough in half and roll out each half on a lightly floured surface to a thickness of 1/8 inch.
6. Cut out gingerbread house shapes from the dough. You can use a gingerbread house cookie cutter or a sharp knife.
7. Place the gingerbread houses on the prepared baking sheet and bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown.
8. Let the gingerbread houses cool completely before decorating.
9. To decorate the gingerbread houses, use royal icing to pipe on windows, doors, and other details. You can also add sprinkles, candy canes, or other decorations.

Once your mini gingerbread house mug toppers are decorated, they're ready to enjoy! Simply place one on the rim of your mug and enjoy your favorite holiday drink.

Mini gingerbread house mug toppers are a delicious and festive way to celebrate the holiday season. They're also a great way to use up leftover gingerbread dough. So if you're looking for a fun and easy way to add some holiday cheer to your drinks, give mini gingerbread house mug toppers a try!