# @mustloveherbs on Instagram

- **Type:** Video
- **Original URL:** https://www.instagram.com/p/DSP1beXDh1p
- **Gondola URL:** https://gondola.cc/posts/37965874-mustloveherbs-instagram
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- **Posted:** 2025-12-14T14:36:30.000+00:00
- **Account Owner:** Must Love Herbs - Lauren May (@mustloveherbs) — https://gondola.cc/mustloveherbs

## Caption

A gingerbread terrarium. 🏡 🍄🪴This one challenged me. I built the template and figured out the angles, etc. all by myself. Which is NOT my strong suit. Did I end up having to hot glue the top? Yes. Are we judging me? No, we aren’t! 🤣 The terrarium is filled with green cake crumbs and marzipan mushrooms! The outside has fresh evergreen for some added holiday flare! Below you’ll find my tried and true gingerbread recipe! Great for making any house your heart desires! 
1½ cup unsalted butter - softened (or shortening)
⅓ cup light brown sugar
3 ½ cups all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting I tablespoon ground ginger 
1 ½ tablespoon ground cinnamon
⅛ teaspoon salt
1/2 cup heavy cream (or any milk)
1/2 cup molasses

Add the flour, ginger, cinnamon, and salt to a large mixing bowl. Sift to combine. Set aside.
Cream together the butter and the sugar with your electric mixer until just combined. Scrape down the sides.
Add the molasses and milk. Stir on low until well incorporated. Add in the flour slowly. I like to use a large spoon and add a spoonful at a time until there’s no flour left. Stop periodically to scrape the side of the bowl to make sure everything is incorporated evenly. The dough should be dry but not crumbly. If it appears too crumbly simply add a splash of heavy cream or milk.
Pull dough out of the mixer and wrap in plastic wrap and refrigerate overnight.
When ready to bake:
Preheat the oven to 350°f. Roll the dough out on a floured baking surface. Use a template/cookie cutters/ knife to cute out the dough. Place on a parchment lined cookie sheet and bake until just set - usually 10(ish) minutes. Once cooled adorn with royal icing (optional) and assemble.
 #gingerbread #terrarium #bakersgonnabake #christmascookies #gingerbreadhouse

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bakersgonnabake, gingerbread, terrarium, christmascookies, gingerbreadhouse

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