How to Make Glue for Gingerbread Houses From Karo Syrup

Make glue for your gingerbread house with Karo syrup.

When assembling a gingerbread house, you will need an adhesive to hold the pieces together. Since the gingerbread house contains edible items, you need something that works like glue but has a sweet taste. Fortunately, you can make such a glue with Karo syrup. When you combine Karo syrup with other ingredients, you will create a thick edible paste that you can spread onto your pieces to create the gingerbread house.

Things You'll Need

• 2 egg whites
• Egg separator
• Bowl
• Whisk or mixer
• ¼ tsp. cream of tartar
• ¼ tsp. salt
• ¼ cup sugar
• ¾ cup light Karo syrup
• 1-½ tsp. vanilla
• Food coloring (optional)
• Knife for spreading
• Storage container

Instructions

1. Set the eggs out at room temperature. Crack the eggs and separate the whites from the yolks with an egg separator.

2. Combine the cream of tartar, salt and egg whites in a bowl. Beat until soft white peaks form.

3. Stir in the sugar gradually. Continue to beat the mixture until you have a smooth and glossy texture.

4. Add the Karo syrup and vanilla. Beat until stiff peaks form.

5. Apply the icing to the gingerbread house. Store leftover icing in a sealed container in the refrigerator.

Tips & Warnings

• Add food coloring when you add the Karo syrup to change the color of the icing.

References

• Star Tribune: Gingerbread House by Design
• Nancys Kitchen: All Easy Cooking Recipes for Cake Icings and Frostings

Resources

• Angel Fire: 101 Icing Recipes