Beat together sugar, shortening, molasses ... so that a house pattern can be cut. Bake at 350 degrees for 15-20 minutes. Cut while warm. A light "edible" gingerbread! Put house together with cement icing.
Cut 2 long pieces and ... and vanilla extract for 7-10 minutes until very stiff. ... base of the house. Use icing for snow ... decorations (licorice, M&M's, etc.).