Remove from the oven and allow shapes to cool completely on the baking sheets or on the counter. A flat floor is KEY for cooling– the gingerbread house edges very slightly curl up otherwise. Cooled gingerbread house items may be made up to 1 week upfront, cowl tightly and store at room temperature or in the refrigerator. They can be frozen for as a lot as three months, thaw at room temperature before using. As you can see in these photos, I covered the roof with royal icing earlier than piping the buttercream on.

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