Ingredients:

• 2 pouches (2 1 lb 1.5 oz) Betty Crocker™ gingerbread cookie mix
• 1 cup butter or margarine, softened
• 2 Tablespoon water
• 2 egg
• 2-3 pouches cookie frosting
• Optional decorations:  speariment leaves, gum drops, mini vanilla wafers, Mike + Ike’s, etc.

Instructions:

1. Heat oven to 375°F. In medium bowl, stir cookie mix, butter, water and egg until dough forms.
2. On lightly floured surface, roll dough to 1/2-inch thickness. Cut into squares or rectangles to create the sides of your custom house. On ungreased cookie sheets, place cutouts 2 inches apart.
3. Bake 8 to 10 minutes or until edges are set. Cool 1 minute; remove from cookie sheets to cooling racks. Cool completely, about 15 minutes.
4. Cover cardboard or serving platter with foil. Use frosting to stand front piece of house on cardboard. Attach 1 side to front, then 1 back to side, using frosting. Attach back pieces together at center with frosting. Attach remaining side(s) to house. Attach trim along roof of house.
5. Using graham crackers create doors and windows. To create door and window openings, using frosting.
6. Decorate house using remaining frosting, cookies, and assorted candies, as desired.