Looking for a festive baking project that breaks from the classic gingerbread house? A printable template and recipe for a gingerbread smores treefirst published in the November 2023 issue of delicious.is now ready to download, offering an approachable centerpiece that doubles as a shared dessert.
This design swaps walls and roofs for stacked cookie branches layered with marshmallow and chocolate, making assembly quicker and less fragile than a traditional house. For home bakers and parents seeking an attractive, family-friendly activity, the template simplifies cutting and building so you can focus on flavor and presentation.
What youll find in the downloadable pack:
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- Printable templates sized for a small tabletop tree and a larger display version.
- An illustrated assembly guide with the recommended order of construction.
- Baking notes and oven timings tailored to the gingerbread dough in the feature recipe.
- Suggestions for smores filling and alternative decorations (glaze, chocolate shards, toasted marshmallow).
- Tips for adapting the design to gluten-free or vegan doughs.
The recipe and step-by-step instructions that accompany the templates were originally published in delicious. in November 2023; the printable PDF collects the cutting patterns and a concise assembly checklist so you can print and begin right away.
| Detail | Quick facts |
|---|---|
| Preparation time | About 3045 minutes active; dough chilling varies |
| Bake and assembly | Roughly 11.5 hours, depending on size |
| Serves | Small tree: 68 people; Large tree: 1012 |
| Skill level | Beginnerintermediate |
| Source | delicious. magazine, Nov 2023 |
Assembly in brief: roll and cut the gingerbread to the printed shapes, bake until firm, then stack the layers using melted chocolate or royal icing as glue. Sandwich a thin spread of chocolate and a layer of marshmallow between tiers to create the smores effect; a quick blowtorch or brief oven toast will give the marshmallow a golden finish.
Practical considerations: if youre short on time, make the dough a day ahead and bake the pieces in the morning you plan to assemble. For safer handling with children, swap the blowtorch step for a few minutes under the grill at low heat while you supervise.
Download the printable template (PDF) and full recipe to get started. The design is intended as a festive alternative to the gingerbread housemore forgiving to build and easy to customizeso its well suited to holiday gatherings and last-minute centerpieces.
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