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Get Ready to Make the Cutest Gingerbread House Ever This Holiday Season
There's no better time than the holidays to indulge in one of the best Christmas desserts: gingerbread cookies! And if you're a fan of sugar, spice and everything nice, then making gingerbread houses is sure to be high on your Christmas activity bucket list. After all, making gingerbread houses together as a family is fun and creative, and a great way to build memories one house at a time.
If you're looking for a little design inspiration, we've rounded up dozens of gingerbread house ideas that run the gamut from classic to modern. Whether you're a novice baker or an expert dessert aficionado, these sweet ideas are sure to help you build an epic gingerbread house this Christmas.Prepare to top your gingerbread house with gumdrops, jelly beans, candy canes and a coating of powdered sugar snow. Whichever Christmas candy you choose, you're guaranteed to have a ton of fun making these sugary creations. So gather your favorite sweet treats and get decorating — then grab a mug of hot cocoa, kick back and marvel at your gingerbread masterpiece.
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Rustic Gingerbread House
With red sour belt shingles and Tootsie Roll siding, this edible rustic log cabin sets the scene for the ultimate sugar-filled winter wonderland.
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Pastel Gingerbread House
This bright, pastel-roofed gingerbread house boasts plenty of color (while it lasts ... your kids are going to eat all of those petite candies!).
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Sugar Stained Glass Gingerbread House
Take a basic gingerbread house to the next level with an edible sugar glass star and intricately piped icing decorations.
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Gingerbread Barn
Cut out larger pieces of gingerbread to create a country-style gingerbread barn. Jelly beans and M&Ms complete the look.
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Nuts for Gingerbread
Those without a strong sweet tooth will appreciate this house. Decorated with almonds, macadamias and walnuts, this gingerbread residence is packed with protein.
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Gingerbread Cottage
Gingersnap cookies make for delicious shingles! Surround your creation with coconut "snow" and bottlebrush trees to create a cute holiday display.
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Mini Bears Gingerbread House
With a peppermint window and a marshmallow roof, this house is (almost) too cute to eat.
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Gingerbread House Cake Bombs
The only thing explosive about these cake bombs is the delicious taste of gingerbread cake beneath the icing shell.
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Pink Gingerbread House
Create a fun modern color scheme with pink frosting and green sour straps. Peppermint candy shingles and candy cane siding add an extra fun touch.
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Pretzel Gingerbread Cabin
Attach pretzel rods to the exterior of your gingerbread house with royal icing to create an edible log cabin!
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Gingerbread Village
If you really want to go all out this Christmas, get to work on this epic gingerbread village — it makes for an impressive, sugary holiday centerpiece.
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Edible Fairy House
No magic needed to make this house fit for a fairy — just some graham crackers and a fruit rollup.
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Pink Gingerbread House
We bet this pretty and pink house would get Elle Woods' stamp of approval.
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Nutty Gingerbread House
If you're already dreading the post-creation sugar high, then use an assortment of nuts and salty snacks in place of candy.
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Funfetti Gingerbread House
This sugar cookie house is the product of "all things merry and bright."
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Mini Gingerbread House
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Star Wars Gingerbread House
May the forks be with you. Gift the Star Wars fan in your life with a baked treat fit for the big screen.
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Vintage Gingerbread House
This Victorian-style toyshop is so life-like that there are even fondant toys tucked away inside.
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Gingerbread Nativity Scene
With this tutorial, you can turn an afternoon craft into a teachable moment about the true meaning of Christmas quotes.
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Gingerbread Ice Cream Trucks
Where do ice cream trucks go in the winter? On your dessert table!
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Cozy Pretzel Cabin
Remember Lincoln Logs? Meet their edible counterpart: pretzels.
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Tudor-Style Gingerbread House
Is there anything more magical than a roof thatched with Frosted Mini Wheats? Nope.
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Snow Globe Gingerbread Houses
It's not always the house itself that makes a statement — sometimes it's the houses' curb appeal.
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Gingerbread House Place Cards
There's one rule with these personalized place cards: No reindeer allowed on the roof!
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Lebkuchen Gingerbread House
Take a note from this German tradition to give your gingerbread village major winter wonderland vibes.
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Gingerbread Presents
Remember to tell your kids that these presents in this DIY holiday gift wrap are strictly for decoration ... until you give the go-ahead to eat them, of course.
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Candy-Covered Gingerbread House
Can't choose one type of colored candy? Use 'em all!
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Marfa Prada Gingerbread House
If you haven't made your way to Valentine, Texas to see the real thing, then make a replica and pretend you're there.
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Eiffel Tower Gingerbread House
The magic of the Eiffel Tower during the holidays is unmatched — until you bring the magic to your dining room in cookie form.
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Frozen Wonderland
This icing-illustrated cabin might be as simple as a Kit-Kat gingerbread house, but it's whimsical and true to the holiday spirit.
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Stone Facade
Believe it or not, these stone-like details aren't too hard to replicate — and they'll set your elaborate gingerbread houses apart from all the rest this year.
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Palm Beach Paradise
Don't let your winter blues get you down. This bright, California-inspired gingerbread house will help you channel warm and sunny vibes.
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Sprinkles Galore
If your frosting skills are sub-par at best, throw on colorful sprinkles to dress up this classic house. Don't worry, your frosting skills can be our little secret.
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Ginger-Birdhouse
The littlest of festive abodes we ever did see is one we actually wouldn't mind living in. Just look at it.
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Retro Camper
Assembling this blast-from-the-past creation is a fun way to change up the ordinary this holiday season.
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Gingerbread Farm
Satisfy your cowgirl fantasies with this gingerbread farm, complete with peppermint chimneys and edible ponies.
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Red Pickup Truck
No keys needed here — just a bounty of icing and decorations.
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Gingerbread House Cake
Gingerbread houses are cute, yes, but whole cakes lined in gingerbread house cookies are yummier.
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Gingerbread Fairy House
You're never too old to want to live in a fairy house. Never.
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Mini Gingerbread Houses
We'll take our coffee with milk, sugar and a cute little casa perched on the side. Get this mini gingerbread houses recipe.
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Gingerbread Tipi
If excessive decorating is not your thing, then you'll see this tipi made from gingerbread cookies is both manageable and adorable.
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Gingerbread Log Cabin
Who wouldn't want to cozy up in this cinnamon stick log cabin with cotton candy chimney smoke?
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Gingerbread Hogwartz
Muggles allowed. Magic not included.
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Modern Gingerbread House
So modern. So chic. So easy to make.
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Red, White and Blue Galore
Gum balls, icing and hard candy make this masterpiece shine like the stars and stripes.
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My Humble Gingerbread Abode
Serve a classic look for the holidays. This gorgeous gourmet gingerbread house should bring the heat while you're enjoying holiday treats.
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Snow Globe Gingerbread House
Let it snow! Shake up your usual gingerbread house with a twist on a classic collectible. This sugary snow globe will certainly delight.
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Peppermint Gingerbread House
Prepare for your next gingerbread house-making party with this peppermint treat. Decorate with signature sweets in creating monochromatic patterns.
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Cinnamon Gingerbread House
Give the gourmet chef in your life a gift they'll cherish with this cinnamon-salt sweet.
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Gumdrop Gingerbread House
Get the entire family involved in this great gingerbread house kit for kiddos.
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Grinch Gingerbread House
The Grinch won't be stealing your gifts (or your joy) this Christmas.
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Deck The Halls Gingerbread House
If Christmas is your favorite holiday, then you'll want to put this colorful gingerbread house on your wishlist and check it twice. This perfectly perched present might be too good to eat!
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Blue Christmas Gingerbread House
I'm dreaming of a blue Christmas. Just like the ones that used to glow.
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