# Architectural Cookie Recipes The Food52 Basic Gingerbread House Walls Post is for Design Only By Jordy E | Published 2014-12-18 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/basic-gingerbread-house-walls References: [food52](http://food52.com/recipes/32340-basic-gingerbread-house-walls) & [food52](http://www.food52.com) The Food52 Basic Gingerbread House Walls post is made for architectural purposes. While the pieces are edible, the post recommends using them to prop up elaborate [gingerbread houses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gingerbread-house-kit), encasing cookies and icing in a sturdy, durable manner. While this dough can be eaten, the use of ground cinnamon and ginger are the only additives that make these cookies resemble [classic gingerbread treats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/german-iced-gingerbread-soft-spiced-cookies). Present in the recipe is corn syrup, dark brown sugar, butter, all-purpose glower and molasses. Leaveners aren't used in this post, allowing the mixture to hold its shape once baked. After following the step-by-step guide that's included in the entry, readers can use the boxy shapes to produce delectable [Christmas designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/seasonal-cutout-cookies) that won't fall apart a day or two after being put together. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.0/10 - Popularity: 39% | Activity: 13% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Edible Architecture:** Opportunity for creating architectural structures using edible materials, such as gingerbread, for decorative purposes. - **Gingerbread Innovation:** Opportunity for developing innovative recipes and techniques for creating structurally sound gingerbread walls for gingerbread houses. - **Sturdy Christmas Designs:** Opportunity for designing and creating durable and long-lasting Christmas-themed edible structures using sturdy gingerbread walls. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Food and Beverage:** Opportunity for food companies to develop and market innovative gingerbread mixtures and kits specifically for creating architectural structures. - **Hospitality and Events:** Opportunity for event planners and hospitality businesses to offer unique edible architectural designs as decor for holiday events and parties. - **Bakery and Confectionery:** Opportunity for bakeries and confectionery shops to create and sell custom-made gingerbread house kits with structurally sound walls for home decor or gifting purposes. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Haunted Gingerbread Houses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/haunted-gingerbread.md) - [Unconventional Gingerbread Houses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/unconventional-holiday-houses.md) - [Festive Meat-Made Holiday Houses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/charcuterie-chalet-kit.md) - [Festive Cereal Houses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cingerbread-house-kit.md) - [Edible Pastry Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/poptarts-gingerbread-lodge.md) - [Ready-to-Decorate Christmas Cookies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mcghees-bakery-gingerbread-men.md) - [Gingerbread Architecture Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/holiday-house-kits.md) - [Functional Gingerbread Cameras](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gingerbread-camera.md) - [DIY Pretzel Cabins](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/snyders-pretzel-cabins.md)