Homemade Gingerbread House

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
• 2 egg whites
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 cup molasses
• 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt
• 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon cream of tartar
• 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1/2 cup vegetable shortening
• 3 cups confectioners' sugar
• assorted candies, cereal, etc.