These Decorating Kits Make It So Much Easier to Build a Gingerbread House

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Gingerbread may just be the ultimate Christmas dessert. It's right up there with Christmas cookies and yule log cakes for sure. But what sets it apart from those other festive treats is that it can also be adorable Christmas décor—if you learn how to make a gingerbread house, that is! It gives a whole other meaning to the phase "good enough to eat!" While you can absolutely make one from scratch or make Ree Drummond's adorable gingerbread cookies, you can simply grab one of the best gingerbread house kits and assemble with ease!

The great thing about pre-assembled gingerbread house kits like the ones we've included here are that they allow you to spend more time decorating (you know, the fun part!) rather than struggling with a new recipe that may not turn out how you want. With that said, not all kits are the same. They have different walls and ways to assemble, and there are even some that require baking on your own. But they do all have this in common: lots of candy to decorate!

Whether you'd rather opt for a themed kit that'll delight your kids (say, a Paw Patrol theme) or something a little more classic and traditional that kids and adults of all ages would love, there's bound to be something here that'll suit your needs. You just need to decide which design and amount of work you want to put in, and then build the gingerbread house of your dreams. It's the perfect Christmas tradition to introduce to your family this year!

Williams Sonoma Gingerbread House Kit

This might just be the sweetest set we've ever seen! This kit makes it so simple to craft a colorful gingerbread house. Seriously! For simple construction, you'll get sturdy pre-cut pieces of fresh-baked gingerbread, plus piping bags and piping tips. The vanilla icing mix comes ready-to-make so you can whip up homemade "glue." Once it's built, decorate deliciously with jewel-tone gumdrops, mini candy beads, lights, holly, berries, stars, and more!

E-Z Build Medium Gingerbread House Kit

A great way to get into the gingerbread game is to go with a classic option. This kit comes with seven gingerbread panels, pre-made icing with an easy-to-use icing tip, and two types of candy. That includes multicolored candy beads and mini jellies. Oh, and we can't forget the big striped pinwheel candy to stick right in the center along with two gingerbread cookie figurines! You'll have a creation to remember in no time!

Barbie Dreamhouse Cookie Kit

Whether you follow the Barbiecore trend or just want a giant pink house, this Barbie dreamhouse kit is truly a well, dream! To start, you'll use pre-baked cookie pieces then get to decorating with pink, blue, and white icing, colorful candies, and even some doll cutouts. The pink and white icings come in pouches with tips, while the blue comes as an E-Z icing writer. Bonus: the pieces are made to be easy to build, but you can follow along with instructions if you get stuck.

Christmas Mini Village Set

Great for families or friend gatherings, this kit contains all the goodies for a small four-house village. The panels are pre-baked so you can spend more time decorating and deciding what the little housing development will look like! As for the decorations, you'll receive red and white ready-to-use icing, green fondant, and three types of delectable candy. You'll also get decorating bags and a handy instruction sheet.

Candy Land Mini Gingerbread House Kit

There's just something so fun and cute about a miniature gingerbread house, don't you think? Especially when it's modeled after a beloved board game! This fun kit comes with all the materials and ingredients you'll need to build and decorate a pint-sized masterpiece. We're talking pre-baked gingerbread cookie panels, pre made white icing, fruity gummies, candy jewels, and game character scene setters!

Mini Elf on the Shelf Gingerbread House Kit

If your family celebrates the countdown to Christmas with Elf on the Shelf, why not build him a mini house? Simply assemble, decorate, and see what kind of mischief happens! Kiddos and elves alike will love the ease of putting together pre-baked gingerbread pieces and finishing them off with icing and candies such as candy jewels and gummies. Your Elf will even get a few friends in the form of scene setters to place around the house.

Baketivity Holiday Gingerbread House Kit

If you want to make your gingerbread house from scratch with the kids, take a bit of a shortcut with this pack. It has pre-measured ingredients, so it takes the risk out of baking, plus it comes with all the fixings to decorate, too. Think: icing and sprinkles! To make it even easier, they can follow step-by-step instructions illustrated with colorful pictures or scan the QR code located on the kit to access a bake-along video guided by one of Baketivity’s head bakers. How neat!

'Frosty the Snowman' Mini Gingerbread House Kit

Talk about an on-theme gingerbread house! Plus, the mini size is just perfect for the kiddos. This option comes with pre-baked gingerbread house pieces, icing, candies like gummies and jewels, and characters to set around the home! There's even a nifty tray included that will help you stand the house up quickly so you can go ahead and get to the good part: decorating!

Create-A-Treat Oreo E-Z Build Medium Cookie House Kit

Okay, admit it: You're just as obsessed with the idea of an Oreo house as we are. Pre-made chocolate cookies (made with Oreo cookie pieces) make up the house panels while créme flavored icing can be applied on top with an E-Z soft and squeeze icing bag. As for decorating, it comes with more Oreo cookies as well as an assortment of candies! YUM!

18-Piece Gingerbread House Cookie Cutter Set

Ambitious holiday bakers won't want to stop at just decorating a gingerbread house; they'll want to bake and build their own, too. Well, with this kit, you'll be well on your way to doing exactly that! The included cookie cutters make the build process incredibly easy. You'll receive 18 different cookies cutters that can be used to make a gingerbread house, biscuit house, or even a chocolate house. The cookies cutters are made of premium stainless steel and have a folded edge for safe use!

YumEarth Holiday Gingerbread House Kit

If you've got someone in the house with allergies or restrictions, try this kit! It's gluten-free and vegan, but still tons of fun. It comes complete with panels, icing, and candies to decorate—all of which are free of the top 9 allergens. As for the sweets, you'll get YumEarth Giggles, YumEarth Gummy Fruits, and YumEarth Holiday Lollipops to place as your heart desires.

Godiva Chocolate Holiday House Kit

If you're more into chocolate than gingerbread, Godiva's got the house for you! Yep, it's made of their beloved, fine Belgium chocolate. The base of the house will be constructed with pre-baked chocolate cookies that you can decorate with the included pre-made icing, golden candy pearls, candy holly mix, and of course, two Godiva dark chocolate hearts. Oh, the chocolatey goodness.

Gingerbread House Mini Kits Super Value Pack

If you've got lots of hands to keep busy, buy this value pack of three mini gingerbread house kits. Included, you'll find Frosty, PEZ, and Elf on the Shelf. It will be hard to choose which one to make first! Each box includes pre-baked gingerbread, pre-made icing, and candy galore—all designed for little hands! You'll also receive Tribeca Curation's world-famous mints!

Paw Patrol Gingerbread Pup House

If your kids howl with joy over this popular show, they'll love to build an edible pup house. It's got everything they need: premixed icing, assorted candies, and even Paw Patrol character cut-outs! Better yet, the gingerbread has been made into easy-to-assemble interlocking panels that your kiddos will have no problem putting together. Just pop on the show in the background to set the mood.

Candy Cabin Gingerbread House

What's so amazing about this gingerbread house is that it's already assembled for you! That means all you have to do is decorate it. And decorate it you will, because Dylan's provides lots and lots of delicious candy including spice drops, mini gumballs, sour bites, jellybeans, candy buttons, and more! You'll also get the essentials like a white icing bag and red & green sprinkles.

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