Ingredients

1

                        pouch Betty Crocker™ gingerbread cookie mix

Butter, water and egg called for on cookie mix pouch

1

                        container Betty Crocker™ Rich & Creamy vanilla frosting

Assorted candies (gumdrops, peppermints, candy canes, red cinnamon candies, candy sprinkles), as desired

Green gel or liquid food color

Preparation

Heat oven to 350°F. Line 15x10x1-inch pan with cooking parchment paper.

Make cookie dough as directed on pouch. Roll dough in pan to about 1/4 inch thick. Bake 10 to 12 minutes or until edges are set and golden brown. Cool 5 minutes.

Use pizza cutter to cut gingerbread house shape from cookie dough. Cool completely. Use frosting and candies to decorate gingerbread house as desired. Use any excess cookie pieces as decoration. If desired, color some of the frosting with green food color to make a wreath on the house. Cut into pieces to serve.