Long ago, deep in the wintery hush of the High Peaks, there was said to be a tiny gingerbread cabin hidden between the pines—a place where snow shimmered like spun sugar and smoke rising from the chimney smelled faintly… herbal.

According to the lore of the High Peaks, this cabin belonged to, a jolly woodland Tomten spirit (named Toke) who spent his days crafting magical sweets that warmed the soul, calmed the mind, and made the forest sparkle a little brighter.

Toke—no taller than a snowboot and wrapped in a woolen cap the color of a Trop Cherry bud—was ancient and clever. By day, he was unseen, leaving only tiny footprints and the faint smell of buttercream frost. By night, he patrolled the cabin with a lantern made of spun sugar and pine sap, humming old mountain songs as he went.

Legend says the Tomten protects the cabin fiercely—but kindly.
He favors those who arrive with laughter in their hearts, creativity in their hands, and patience in their spirits. Those who rush, or try to nibble the roof before it’s set may find their candy shingles mysteriously rearranged by morning.

Each winter, as the moon grows full and the forest sparkles under fresh snow, Toke allows travelers to build their own version of the cabin—brick by gingerbread brick—infused with the same ancient holiday magic.

But beware: the magic of the cabin is strong.

Toke the Tomten teaches that the cabin is not meant to be devoured all at once. Instead, it should be admired, shared, laughed over, and enjoyed slowly—perhaps by candlelight, perhaps with good friends, perhaps while snow drifts quietly past the windows.

Those who honor the ritual are rewarded with:
✨ deeper coziness
✨ gentler thoughts
✨ uncontrollable giggles
✨ and dreams filled with glowing forests and sugar-dusted stars

When the last crumb is gone and winter begins to wane, the Tomten returns the cabin to the forest—waiting patiently until next year, when the High Peaks Holidaze Cabin will rise again.

And if, on a quiet winter night, you smell gingerbread on the wind…
Well.
That means the Tomten is near. 🌲✨

 

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High Peaks Holidaze Gingerbread Cabin

Build your enchanted winter hideaway, infused with 1000mg of holiday magic. 

Prep Tip: Chill dough & frosting for best structure. Build with joy, share with friends, and savor slowly.

🫚Infused Gingerbread Dough

Ingredients

• 3 ½ cups all-purpose flour

• 1 tbsp ginger

• 1 tbsp cinnamon

• ½ tsp nutmeg

• ½ tsp cloves

• 1 tsp baking soda

• ½ tsp salt

• 10 tbsp butter, softened
  (Replace with your preferred dose of infused Ghee, butter or oil. Note: we made our butter from scratch and had about 300 mg in the dough)

• ¾ cup brown sugar

• ⅔ cup molasses

• 1 egg

• 1 tsp vanilla

Instructions

1. Whisk together flour, spices, baking soda, and salt.

2. Beat butter + infused butter with brown sugar until fluffy.

3. Mix in molasses, egg, and vanilla.

4. Add dry ingredients slowly until dough forms. Split dough in half and turn into 2 round discs. Chill.

5. Roll to ¼” thick, cut into cabin walls, roof panels, chimney, and extras.

6. Bake at 350°F for 15–18 min. Cool completely.

❄️ Infused Crusting Buttercream “Snow Frosting”

Ingredients

• 1 cup butter, softened

• ½ cup infused ghee, softened

• 6–7 cups powdered sugar

• 2–3 tbsp milk/cream

• 1 tsp vanilla

• Pinch of salt

• Optional: 1–2 tbsp meringue powder

Instructions

1. Beat butters until fluffy.

2. Add powdered sugar 1–2 cups at a time.

3. Add milk until pipeable.

4. Mix in vanilla, salt, optional meringue powder.

5. Pipe frosting to assemble cabin. Chill sections 5–10 min for stability.

Toke the Tomten’s Tip

Take your time. Admire the frosting snow, candy shingles, and gingerbread walls. Share with friends. Savor slowly—this cabin is magical and strong!