Frosted Chalet | Snyder's of Hanover

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Build graham cracker bases for the three structures (Main House, Porch and Cottage) separately on a flat work surface, per specifications below. Glue graham cracker together using thick lines of icing. Let dry completely.

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Main House: Gabled walls- 4 rectangles (10x8 ¾”). With 8 ¾” side facing you, make a mark 4” down from the top on each side. Draw a line from the center of the top to the mark on each side and cut along the lines (rectangle will now have a triangular top). Repeat with the 3 remaining rectangles.

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Main House: Roof pieces- 2 rectangles (10x7”). Plus 2 rectangles (6x5”), cut in half diagonally to make 2 triangles each.

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Cottage: Gabled walls- 2 rectangles (5 ¼x6 ½”). With 5 ¼” side facing you, make a mark 4” down from the top on each side. Draw a line from the center of the top to the mark on each side and cut along the lines (rectangle will now have a triangular top). Repeat with 2nd rectangle.

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Cottage: Front and back walls- 2 rectangles (4x7”)

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Cottage: Roof pieces- 2 rectangles (3 ½x7 ¼”)

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Cottage: Front roof overhang- 1 rectangle (7x2 ¼”)

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Porch: Gabled wall- 1 rectangle (7x4 ½”). With 4 ½” side facing you, make a mark 4 ½” down from the top of on each side. Draw a line from the center of the top to the mark on each side and cut along the lines (rectangle will now have a triangular top).

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Porch: Side walls- 2 rectangles (1 ¼x4 ½”)

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Porch: Roof pieces- 2 rectangles (4 ¼x3”)

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Porch: Porch floor- 1 rectangle (4 ½x2 ½”)

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To add pretzels, fit the round top to the piping bag and fill the bag with royal icing.

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Working with one base at a time, spread each with a thick layer of icing, then arrange the pretzel sticks to cover, adding pretzel mini windows, graham cracker doors and pretzel rod railings, trim and supports as needed.

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Allow everything to completely dry.

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Decorate with candy and gingerbread people. Admire and enjoy!