Candied ginger is delightful to have on hand for baking, and also comes in handy for stomach ills (just nibble on a couple of pieces of candied ginger if you’re feeling queasy). For best results, choose young, thin-skinned ginger that is not too fibrous.
Other Goodies
Basic Vanilla Buttercream
Orange Buttercream
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Poured Fondant Cookie Icing
This poured fondant dries to a nice semi-glossy finish that can be painted or decorated with sugar. The recipe can easily be doubled.
Royal Icing
Royal icing is the glue or mortar of the decorating world. It flows smoothly and dries very hard, which makes it ideal for gingerbread house construction and intricate details such as latticework and script.