"If you set aside several hours on three days to make the house, that will allow plenty of time for all the icing to set firmly and plenty of time for you to have some fun. The completed house can stand for up to one month...."
INGREDIENTS
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6 3/4 cups all purpose flour
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4 1/2 teaspoons ground ginger
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1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
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1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
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1 1/2 teaspoons salt
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3/4 teaspoon ground cardamom
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1 1/2 cups solid vegetable shortening
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1 1/2 cups sugar
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3 large eggs
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3/4 cup robust (dark) molasses
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1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda