EASY GINGERBREAD HOUSE 
1 empty half gallon milk carton, washed
2 lg. heavy weight paper plates (Chinet)
About 1 pack of graham crackers
1 frosting recipe
Assorted candies for decorating

FROSTING:

3 egg whites
4 3/4 c. powdered sugar
1/2 tsp. cream of tartar

From bottom of empty milk carton measure up 5" on 2 opposite sides and 2 1/2" on other two sides. Cut at the 5" mark all around carton and find center on 2 (5") sides and cut to form the house peaks, trimming other two sides at the 2 1/2" line.

Frosting: Beat ingredients on high for 7 to 10 minutes until frosting loses its shine. Cover with damp cloth while decorating. Using frosting as "glue", spread a layer on carton bottom and place on 1 inverted paper plate. Spread frosting on rim of other plate and "glue" together. Attach crackers to sides of carton with frosting. Decorate sides before putting on the roof.

 

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