10 Best Gingerbread House Kits to Buy This Holiday Season

Assembling a gumdrop-clad gingerbread house is a beloved Christmas tradition for most families. No matter where you fall — a novice builder or a total pro — these gingerbread house kits are definitely the way to go. Equipped with directions, pre-made cookie panels and festive candy add-ons, these kid-friendly, adult-approved kits do all the work for you — for the most part. All of them come with pre-cut cookie pieces (some even arrive pre-assembled), so you don't have to spend any extra time waiting for the gingerbread to bake or the frosting to set before decorating.

Our carefully selected finds lean into the sweetness of the season with a colorful frosting selection, sugary-sweet garnishes straight out of Candy Land (seriously) and roof pieces made with nontraditional flavors like rainbow confetti and Oreo cookies. Some stay true to the classic look while other gingerbread house designs are nods to pop culture favorites like Trolls, Minions and Peanuts. And while these kits come with all the supplies you need to create eye-catching edible displays, it's always a good idea to pick up a few extra bags of Christmas candy ... just in case you decide to snack as you go.