Description
A festive guide packed with gingerbread house ideas—from classic cottages to whimsical treehouses. Perfect for family fun, holiday traditions, and edible creativity.
Ingredients
- Gingerbread or graham cracker pieces (walls and roof)
- Royal icing (for construction and decoration)
- Assorted candies (gumdrops, candy canes, sprinkles, mints)
- Decorative extras: marshmallows, pretzel rods, fondant, edible glitter, cereal, dried fruit
- Tools: piping bags, toothpicks, offset spatula, cutting board or display tray
Instructions
- Choose a theme: classic cottage, castle, camper van, or your own creation.
- Decorate walls and roof panels first before assembling.
- Use royal icing to attach pieces, supporting them with toothpicks as needed. Let dry completely.
- Add decorations using icing as glue. Build paths, trees, and other scenery.
- Personalize with names, scenes, or holiday stories.
- Let it all dry before moving your house. Display on a sturdy base.
Notes
Let your creativity shine—there’s no right or wrong! Use what you have and make it a joyful, collaborative tradition.
- Prep Time: 1 hour
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Holiday
- Method: Assembly
- Cuisine: Christmas
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 gingerbread house
- Calories: N/A
- Sugar: N/A
- Sodium: N/A
- Fat: N/A
- Saturated Fat: N/A
- Unsaturated Fat: N/A
- Trans Fat: N/A
- Carbohydrates: N/A
- Fiber: N/A
- Protein: N/A
- Cholesterol: N/A
Keywords: gingerbread house, holiday tradition, Christmas craft, edible house, gingerbread decorating ideas