Festive Gingerbread House Nachos Recipe Easy Holiday Treat
A playful, delicious twist on traditional holiday treats featuring spiced gingerbread, creamy frosting, and colorful holiday candies. Perfect for family fun and festive gatherings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: Holiday
Ingredients
Scale
- Homemade or store-bought gingerbread cookies, broken into pieces
- 2 cups (240g) powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons (30ml) milk
- 1 teaspoon (5ml) vanilla extract
- Whipped cream
- Mini marshmallows
- Holiday candies (candy canes, gumdrops, chocolate buttons, sprinkles)
- ½ cup (85g) chocolate chips
- Powdered sugar
Instructions
- Prepare the Gingerbread: If baking from scratch, follow your favorite gingerbread recipe and cut the dough into medium-sized pieces before baking. Allow them to cool completely.
- Make the Royal Icing: Whisk together powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth. Add more milk if needed for a drizzling consistency.
- Arrange the Base: Place broken gingerbread pieces onto a tray or plate, creating a layer similar to nachos.
- Add Whipped Cream: Spoon or pipe dollops of whipped cream across the gingerbread pieces.
- Add Toppings: Sprinkle mini marshmallows, holiday candies, and optional toppings like nuts or coconut over the gingerbread.
- Drizzle Chocolate: Melt chocolate chips in the microwave, stirring every 15 seconds until smooth. Use a spoon to drizzle the chocolate over the nachos.
- Finish with Powdered Sugar: Use a sieve to lightly dust powdered sugar over the entire tray for a snowy effect.
- Serve: Serve immediately for the freshest flavors, or refrigerate for up to 2 hours if needed.
Notes
[‘Break gingerbread pieces into similar sizes for easy eating.’, ‘Balance sweetness with nuts or dried fruit.’, ‘Add whipped cream and drizzles right before serving to prevent soggy nachos.’, ‘Let kids handle decorating for a fun family activity.’, ‘Work quickly with melted chocolate as it hardens fast.’]
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 25
- Sodium: 150
- Fat: 10
- Saturated Fat: 6
- Carbohydrates: 35
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 2
Keywords: gingerbread nachos, holiday dessert, festive treat, easy recipe, family activity