8 Best Gingerbread House Kits That'll Delight Adults and Kids
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There’s an art to making gingerbread houses from scratch, or so I’ve learned from The Great British Bake Off. I’m all for a baking project, but the easiest (and least stressful) way to create a gingerbread house is to use a premade kit so you can just focus on assembling and decorating your masterpiece. Thankfully, Amazon is coming in clutch this holiday season with so many fun and easy-to-assemble gingerbread houses that can be at your doorstep in 24 hours.
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These gingerbread kits come prepackaged with everything you’ll need to make your own masterpiece. And while most are technically edible, these are more meant for display (especially once all the gumdrops have been well-handled by the little ones). Best of all, they run the gamut from classic gingerbread homes to unconventional—but much less messy—ways to keep the tradition going.
Wilton is known for its cake-decorating accessories, so it just makes sense to use its gingerbread kits to create a model home masterpiece. This kit comes with the precut gingerbread house layout, icing, candies, and clear instructions to follow. If you are looking to make your house stand out, the brand's website has tons of ideas and inspiration for unique house designs. Ages 8+
If your family tradition involves a gingerbread house making contest, this is the kit to buy. You’ll get four little houses, each with a distinct look, to help everyone build their own unique creation. Once they’re complete, they’ll make a fun little gingerbread village. Ages 8+
Even the most beautiful gingerbread house has to get thrown away at the end of the season. But a LEGO house? This one you can assemble year after year. I love that this opens in half like a book, so your kids can use it as a playhouse for the minifigure Santa—or you can keep it folded for a more compact display. Plus, you can move the rooftop decorations around to make it look different each year. Ages 10+
Hear me out: Not all gingerbread houses need to be made from the same spiced cookie. Instead, you can get these four mini houses crafted from everyone’s chocolatey favorite. The icing is flavored like Oreo cream, and Oreo minis are included to make delicious roof tiles. I won’t tell if some of these get eaten during the construction process. Ages 13+
If you’ve got one kid that loves things tart and another that has a sweet tooth, they can each decorate their own houses with this best-selling pack. The Oreo one is made from their chocolate cookies, while the Sour Patch version has vanilla walls. I personally love the Sour Patch Kids as a fun way to add some “people” to your decor. Ages 6+
Kids can build their own gingerbread houses out of Play-Doh with this colorful kit. It includes molds to help them frame their roof, doors, and windows. There are seven containers of the clay to get them started, and they can always use any other Play-Doh they have to add their own spin. Ages 5+
If you prefer savory snacks, this Cheez-It holiday house is a fun option. Instead of classic gingerbread walls, it comes with cheese-flavored cookies you can use to construct your mini home (along with Cheez-Its, of course). You’ll also get icing and candy with your purchase.
As a parent, I kind of love this mess-free gingerbread house. Not only is it not food-based, but it’s nearly 3 feet tall, so they can play inside when they’re done. I recommend picking up some washable markers and crayons to help them decorate, since this one doesn’t come with any coloring utensils. Ages 3+
Angel Madison is a shopping editor at Hearst Magazines with over 25 years of editorial experience. She writes about parenting, toys, plus-size fashion, sneakers, and more for brands like Good Housekeeping, Country Living, Prevention, and Esquire. Before her time at Hearst, Angel worked as a parenting editor for New Jersey Family and covered entertainment for NBC Universal, AOL, and TV Guide. When she’s not testing the latest footwear trends, adding to her collection of over 100 LEGO sets, or scouting for the hottest new toys, you can find Angel walking long distances (either in the woods or in New York City) and spending time with her daughter.
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