Make memories in the kitchen with these DIY gingerbread house kits
Children of all ages will have fun building one of these cookie houses
The holidays just don’t seem as festive without a spread of delicious cookies, candies and other sweets on the table. But there’s no holiday treat quite as iconic as a gingerbread house decorated with candy and other goodies.
Making a gingerbread house yourself can be difficult, though, so purchasing a DIY gingerbread house kit can save you time and frustration. That’s especially true if you’re building with children.
Whether you want a kit that includes everything you need to make the house in the box or a set that helps you bake your own gingerbread to build with, here are some of the best DIY gingerbread house kits available this holiday season.
Best DIY gingerbread house kits
Under $20
[ Sakolla Gingerbread House Cookie Cutter Set ]
If you want to bake your own gingerbread from scratch, this set includes 10 cookie cutters to help you build the perfect house. The cutters are made from durable alloy steel and are food-safe. They’re easy to clean, too.
[ SEWANTA Traditional Gingerbread House Kit ]
Save time with this gingerbread house kit that includes pre-baked pieces to build the house. It also comes with a complete decorating kit that contains ready-to-use icing, three types of candy and a decorating bag. It’s ideal for kids who want to build their own gingerbread house.
These gingerbread house molds are made of premium, food-grade silicone. They’re oven-safe, but you can also use them to make chocolate or candy walls for your house. The molds also create trees, people and animals that can form an entire scene around your house.
[ Cookies United Mini Elf on the Shelf Gingerbread House Kit ]
Kids will love this gingerbread house kit that incorporates the Elf on a Shelf story into its design. It comes with pre-baked cookies for assembling the house, as well as icing, candies and other edible embellishments. Its compact size makes it easy to set out beside your child’s Elf, too.
[ Lanskyware 18-Piece 3D Gingerbread House Cutters Kit ]
If you want to make a more elaborate gingerbread house from scratch, this set contains 18 cookie cutters to shape your walls, roof and more. It can also create three-dimensional trees, snowmen, reindeer and even a sleigh. It comes in a decorative box, making it an excellent gift.
For $20-$30
This ready-to-build gingerbread house has notched panels, so it’s easy to fit the pieces together. It also includes pre-mixed icing and assorted candies for decorating the house. It even comes with a decorator bag and tip to help precisely apply the icing.
[ Wilton Build It Yourself Mini Village Gingerbread Decorating Kit ]
For a more elaborate look for your gingerbread display, this kit contains enough pre-baked panels to build four mini-houses that form a classic holiday village. It also comes with various candies, green fondant, red and white ready-to-use frosting and decorating bags with tips. This set is ideal for a family with multiple kids because each child can have their own house to decorate.
[ SEWANTA Big Gingerbread House with Fondant ]
This classic gingerbread house kit includes pre-baked cookies to assemble the walls and roof. It also comes with three types of candy, green fondant, red and white ready-to-use icing and two decorating bags and tips. It even has some fun holiday stickers that kids are sure to love.
For $30+
[ Godiva Holiday Chocolate Cookie House Kit by Cookies United ]
If you and your family aren’t fans of gingerbread, this kit lets you build a house of cookies made from high-end Godiva dark chocolate..
[ Create-A-Treat E-Z Build Gingerbread House Bonus Pack Kit ]
In addition to the pieces necessary to build a classic gingerbread house, this kit also includes a package of miniature Oreo cookies for decorating. You get four types of candies and pouches of pre-made icing to customize the look of your goodies. The EZ build tray makes it easy to assemble the house, too.
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