Best Basic Christmas Gringerbreadhouse Decorating Kits

28 Best Gingerbread House Kits For This Christmas [Updated for 2021]

Marco Feng | 6 Min Read | Updated: August 19, 2021

It's that time of the year. Christmas is in the air, and alongside decorating a spruce, shopping gifts for the family, and counting down the days to Christmas on their advent calendars, many also sit down with their loved ones and make a beautiful gingerbread house.

If this is your first time making one, you can get a cooking kit online, which comes with everything you'll need. But after trying out many kits, we found out that some leave us disappointed - stale gingerbread, missing pieces, and horrible tasting icing.

Don't worry. In this post, we'll share some of the best gingerbread house kits we have tried. No matter what size, price, taste, and the amount of time it takes you're looking for, you will find something from this list. Enjoy.

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Price: $26.96, Great for first-timers or kids

This classic gingerbread house kit by Wilton comes with pre-baked gingerbread house pieces, ready-to-use colorful icing, and assorted candies for decorating. No baking. You can get right into the fun of building and decorating your festive gingerbread house.

It is perfect for first-timers or kids. Inside, you'll also find a cardboard base and instruction sheets with great decorating ideas.

2: Sewanta's Christmas Gingerbread House Kit - Ready to Decorate (Buy Now)

Price: $34.99, Great for first-timers or kids

With this kit from Sewanta, gingerbread lovers no longer need to roll, cut, bake, or even glue house. You can dive right into the fun part - decorating the house.

The kit contains everything you need for decorating, including an assembled house, three types of candies, white ready-to-use icing, a decorating bag, plus a helpful instruction sheet. There are two different designs to choose from, or you can be creative and come up with your own.

3: Wilton Build it Yourself Mini Village Gingerbread Decorating Kit (Buy Now)

Price: $32.99, Great for first-timers or kids

This kit from Wilton allows you to build beautiful gingerbread houses just like others in this list, but the result is much tinier, which is about the size of a medium-sized apple.

The kit includes four sets of gingerbread house panels, three types of candy, green fondant, red and white ready-to-use icing, and more.

While it is a great little buy, you can complete the kit significantly faster than you would expect. For those who have kids or want more variety to add to the festive spirit, this is your best bet.

4: Ready to Decorate Dazzling Gingerbread House Decorating Kit (Buy now)

Price: $12.99, Great for first-timers or kids

This preassembled gingerbread house kit is Wilton's latest addition, offering a new twist on an old classic with sleek and shimmery white, gold and silver.

Inside, you will find two design ideas (or make your own) plus four types of candy, white fondant, white ready-to-use icing, a decorating bag and tip, and more!

5: Wilton Ready-to-Decorate Gingerbread Barn Decorating Kit (Buy Now)

Price: $27.96, Great for folks with some experience

Decorating a gingerbread house is fun, but it'd be more fun to do so for a gingerbread barn, where Santa Claus's reindeer live. For those who're tired of the regular designs, this set from Wilton should be a great buy for you.

The set comes with one pre-baked barn, two types of candies, two reindeers, and one sign icing decorations, white and red ready-to-use icings, black fondant, and more!

6: Wilton Build-it-Yourself Gingerbread Lighthouse Decorating Kit (Buy Now)

Wilton Build-it-Yourself Gingerbread Lighthouse Decorating Kit.

Price: $24.97, Great for folks with some experience

Who said it has to be houses or barns that you decorate before Christmas? This novelty gingerbread kit from, again, Wilton allows you to build a lighthouse, adding some nautical charm to the holidays and makes a great holiday centerpiece.

The kit contains pre-baked gingerbread lighthouse panels, three types of candies, white and red ready-to-use icings, and a colorful presentation board for some Instagrammable shots.

7: Ninjia Gingerbread Cookie Making Kit (Buy Now)

Price: $9.99, Great for first-timers or kids

No more Mr. nice guys this year. These ninja gingerbread men are fighting back this Christmas.

Offered byCrafty Cooking Kits,this DIY kit has everything you need to bake up your delicious cookie ninjas, including cookie mix, royal icing mix, candy beads, piping bags, and four cookie cutters.

A great alternative is this Ugly Sweater Holiday Cookie Kit, which lets you make not-so-pretty yet delicious cookies. Both are perfect complements to your gingerbread houses.

8: Disney Mickey Mouse and Friends Holiday House Cookie Kit (Buy here)

Price: $16.99, Great for folks with some experience

If you or your gingerbread crafters are Disney fanatics, this kit from Wilton will make a great gift this Christmas.

It has pre-baked cookie panels, three types of candies, red and white ready-to-use icing, red, yellow, and green fondant, plus cardboard cutout for Mickey Mouse and his friends in their holiday costumes!

There is also another version, which is currently out of stock on Amazon. It features the same whimsical holiday house and also comes with a cute candy cane fence. Hopefully, it will be back in stock soon.

9: Gingerbread Doghouse Decorating Kit (Buy Here)

Price: $13.96, Great for first-timers or kids

Dog and animal lovers will enjoy this adorable addition to their gingerbread house decorating tradition.

This kit comes with pre-baked gingerbread panels that are easy to assemble, ready-to-use icing, and all the trimmings you need to get started decorating.

You can follow the instructions provided to create the design you see on the package, or you can just let your imagination go and try your own design. Gingerbread doghouse is for human consumption only.

10: Gluten Free Holiday Gingerbread House Kit (buy Here)

Price: $41.45, Great for first-timers or kids and those with food allergies

If you or a family member has celiac disease, allergies, or specific dietary restrictions, which involves gluten, this kit by GFP Specialty would be a great buy this Christmas.

Everything inside is completely nut, gluten, egg, dairy, wheat, sesame, soy, and tree nut-free. It comes with pre-baked gingerbread cookies, icing mix, plastic holiday trees, and rings for decoration.

You can also add $12 to get the deluxe kit, which includes a tub of vanilla frosting for snow and organic dye-free candies. Vegan candies are also available, containing no gelatin or confectioners glaze. Mention your preference during checkout.

As a bonus, the set also comes with a cute packaging box that shapes like a house.

11: Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer Gingerbread Tree (Buy Here)

Price: $32.99, Great for folks with some experience

The Rudolph, the Red-Nosed Reindeer themed kit is perfect for families with kids who love cooking, coloring, decorating, and especially this classic Christmas cartoon.

Also, unlike other kits in this list, this one allows you to make a gingerbread tree and decorate it.

With the included decorations to accent your gingerbread tree, this delicious creation is sure to be loved by anyone who sees it. And of course, don't forget to eat it after you're done showing off.

12: Christmas Express Gingerbread Train (Buy Now)

Price: $18.12, Great for kids or beginners

If you're looking for fun and different gingerbread to build this year, this Christmas Express Train kit from Circle of Drink Store would be a great purchase.

It comes with everything you need to assemble and decorate for a night of fun, including gingerbread pieces to construct the train as well as icing, a tip, and an assortment of candies for decorating.

13: Wilton Build it Yourself Super Mario Gingerbread Castle Kit (Buy Now)

Price: $26.12, great for beginners and kids.

Any Super Mario fans? This gingerbread kit by Nintendo lets you build and decorate a gingerbread castle that brings back memories of your favorite video game.

Inside the kit, you will find everything you'll need for your creation, including pre-baked gingerbread castle pieces, gingerbread mushroom cookie, three types of candies, plastic decorations, white ready-to-use icing, red fondant, green fondant, and more!

14: Build it Yourself Grand Gingerbread Manor Decorating Kit (Buy Now)

Price: $48.99, great for folks with some experience.

This cooking kit is an excellent interpretation of the classic gingerbread house, but with a modern twist. For Christmas enthusiasts, it is ready to build and decorate to your heart's content.

It has everything you need for one of two looks, or get creative and make it your own. Inside, you'll find two gingerbread men, four types of candy, yellow fondant, white ready-to-use icing, green and red icing tubes, a decorating bag and tip, and an instruction sheet.

For those looking for a unique gingerbread house this Christmas, this is your best bet.

15: Santa Workshop Gingerbread House (Buy Now)

Price: $24.99, great for beginners and kids.

This gingerbread kit from Wilton gives you a peek into Santa's workshop, where many elves are busy preparing for the upcoming Christmas.

It has everything you need for building and decorating, including pre-baked gingerbread scene pieces, four types of candy, Santa's workshop icing decorations, white, green, and red ready-to-use icings, and more.

This gingerbread scene decorating kit is smaller than its counterparts, with only four pieces of gingerbread. However, what makes this set unique is its custom holiday candies such as Santa, elves, Santa's sack, and presents.

16: Cozy Fireplace Gingerbread Kit (Buy Now)

Price: 24.99, great for kids and beginners.

Looking for a different kind of gingerbread decorating experience this year? Get this novelty kit, which allows you to create a cozy gingerbread living room with stockings hung above a brick fireplace and a colorful Christmas tree.

The kit comes with everything you need for building and decorating, including pre-baked gingerbread scene pieces, three types of candies, white, green, and red ready-to-use icings, yellow and red fondant, and more.

This is a smaller gingerbread kit but is a cute centerpiece idea for the dining room table.

17: Peanuts Snoopy Gingerbread House Kit (Buy Here)

Price: $29.50, great for kids and beginners.

One of the most popular Christmas figures of all time now has his own gingerbread house kit!

Bring your favorite characters like Snoopy, Woodstock, and Charlie Brown to life from the classic Peanuts comic strip and movies with this fun gingerbread kit.

It has everything you'll need for your creation, including pre-baked cookie pieces, ready-to-use icing, fun scene setters, and lots of yummy decorating candy!

18: The Grinch Who-Ville Gingerbread House

Celebrate the holiday season with one of the most iconic Christmas characters - Dr. Seuss' The Grinch, which now has his own gingerbread house kit. Oh wait, he hates Christmas. Even on the box, it says, "be aware. May contain holiday cheer."

Inside, you'll find everything you need to build your very own house, plus lots of fun scene setters. It also features a two-story interior that can be decorated too - a fun and unique twist to the classic gingerbread house.

The kit is so popular that it is now out of stock. Get in-stock alert here.

19: The Oreo Holiday Chocolate Cookie House (Buy Now)

Price: $26.87, great for Oreo/cookie lovers and folks with some experience.

America's favorite cookie is now made into a fun-sized house! Offered by Cookies United, the kit brings the gingerbread house tradition with an Oreo twist.

The kit comes complete with pre-baked chocolate cookies, pre-made icing, OREO® Mini Cookies, and an assortment of colorful candies for decorating.

You can decorate your house any way you want - ice on a door and windows and use Oreo® Mini Cookies to create a unique snowman. Finally, add the fun setters to make this the ultimate holiday scene.

20: Disney's Frozen Gingerbread House Kit (Buy Now)

Price: $26.99, great for kids and beginners.

Disney's Frozen has been one of the most popular animated movies in history, and, now, kids can make a one of a kind Frozen-themed gingerbread house.

There are various Frozen gingerbread house kits, and with the recent release of Frozen 2, the most popular kit is one that lets you build an ice castle (or cave?), where Elsa in the movie finds the truth of Arendelle and the enchanted forest.

It comes with pre-made gingerbread and frosting, sprinkles, and everyone's favorite snowman, Olaf. So, if you want to build a snowman and an amazing Frozen gingerbread house, this kit is perfect for you.

21: Gingerbread Christmas RV Kit (Buy Now)

Price: 14.99, great for beginners and kids.

The newest gingerbread house kit or van kit - it is a small and unique take on the traditional gingerbread craft. The kit has everything you need to assemble and decorate your own festive RV, complete with candy lights and gumdrop accents.

Don't forget to set up the paper cut-outs of Santa, a picnic table with a Christmas tree, and a sizzling grill around the camper to bring the scene to life.

There are many other great Christmas truck or train kits, such as this one.

22: Oreo Mini Chocolate Village kit (Buy Now)

Price: $34.99, great for families and kids.

A great alternative to the Oreo Holiday Chocolate Cookie House, the set comes with five mini houses, making it great for small groups of kids or those who want more variety to add to the festive spirit.

All gingerbread in this kit is pre-made from Oreo cookies with different designs on roofs, windows, and doors.

There are many negative reviews on Amazon, saying that the cookies arrived broken, and the set isn't refundable. So, consider twice before purchasing.

Price: $17.99, great for beginners, kids, or anyone who loves sports.

Put away your gingerbread houses this Christmas and make room for this M&M gingerbread stadium, perfect for sports fans or the amateur baker in your life who loves spending time in the kitchen.

The kit has everything you need to create a full gingerbread stadium, including mini football goal posts and M&M cutouts wearing their football gear.

24: Minions Holiday Gingerbread House Kit (Buy now)

Price: $24.75, great for young children, families, and adults who are kids at heart!

Do you remember these yellow little cuties from the movie hitDespicable Me years ago? They now have their own gingerbread house kit, which lets you make a Minions-themed house.

It is your standard gingerbread house, but with many fun Minion cookie characters and Christmas décor cut-outs. This kit seems to sell-out fast. There are only eight left on Amazon, and it seems to be low in stock as well on other retailers. So, get yours now.

25: Cookies United Elf on the Shelf Gingerbread House Kit (Buy Now)

Price: $13.99, great for beginners, kids, or any elf fans.

No Christmas is complete without Santa Claus's loyal helpers - the elves.

Get everybody, especially the kids, involved in building this elf's story-inspired gingerbread house. Not only would it make a delightful addition to your Christmas décor, but also an edible and delicious treat everyone would enjoy this holiday.

Don't forget to cut the scene setters off the back of the package to complete the holiday vibe! Like any other kits, some users report on Amazon that the cookies arrived broken, and the set isn't refundable. Just something to know before you click the check out button.

26: Candyland Gingerbread House Kit (Buy Now)

Price: $10.99, great for beginners and kids.

Bring your favorite board game to life with this Candyland gingerbread house kit. It makes the crating simple, and everything you need to build and decorate a fun gingerbread house is included.

There are pre-baked gingerbread, ready-to-use icing, candy jewels, fruity gummies, candy stars, sprinkles, scene setters, and a tray.

A bonus point: the plastic base with divisions helps the walls stay in place when constructing - no more holding the side until they dry! The kit is so popular that it is out of stock on most sites, but you can buy it from here. Get it quick.

27: Sweet Creations 3D Mini Gingerbread House Cookie Cutter Kit (Buy Now)

Price: $9.95 - $18.99, great for experienced bakers

Yeah, a kit with pre-baked gingerbread cookies, ready-to-use icing, and lots of decorative candies sound like a great deal.

But, as everything is pre-made, the final gingerbread house always tastes a little bit stale, and therefore, you'd rather use it as decor than a holiday treat that everyone can enjoy. However, with this cookie cutter set, you can bake and build a fresh gingerbread house effortlessly. They also have Stan Claus-shaped cookie cutter.

28: LEGO Creator Expert Gingerbread House (Buy Now)

Price: $189.98, great for kids.

If your kids love gingerbread houses, but you hate the mess, this LEGO gingerbread house set would make the perfect gift this Christmas.

The house features frosted roofs with colorful candy buttons and a delicious facade with candy-cane columns, glittery windows, and a tall chimney stack with a glowing fireplace. Inside, there's also an array of fun details and candy furnishing to explore.

You can light up the fireplace by pressing on the chimney smoke, help clear the sidewalk with the snowblower and nestle the gingerbread baby in its carriage. The set also includes a decorated holiday tree with wrapped gifts and toys.

1. Pre-made kits

   This type comes with pre-made gingerbread pieces, and what you need to do is to construct and decorate the house with the included frosting and candy decoration. Most gingerbread house kits come pre-made, and they tend to be more edible than the others. These are also the most common and cheapest of the three kits.

2. Pre-built kits

   This kit comes with a gingerbread house that is already built - no need to use frosting to connect the walls or base. These kits are great for kids or beginners, but not for eating as the gingerbread and frosting are often hard and bitter. Also, most people say that houses arrive damaged.

3. Baking kits

   This type of kit comes with molds and cutters that you use to create the gingerbread house from scratch. It is time-consuming and often the most expensive option. You also need to purchase the gingerbread house mix yourself, put it into the molds, bake, set to cool, and then build the house.

   Most of these kits don't have candy or frosting as well, so those need to be additionally purchased. Despite all these, the final product is fresher and tastier too.

Once you've made and showed off your gingerbread masterpiece, it's time to eat it. Most gingerbread houses are completely editable and delicious within the first week. However, we strongly recommend anyone with food allergies reviewing the ingredients first before biting into it. Also, compared with the ones made from scratch, pre-made gingerbread houses tend to taste a bit stale.

1. Decorate before you assemble

   If you are making a gingerbread scene instead of a house, be sure to decorate the gingerbread pieces first before putting it together. This is because once you've assembled the pieces, it will be a lot harder to decorate.

2. Don't skip letting it dry

   Don't rush to decorate your gingerbread house. Put it in a well-ventilated area and let the icing completely dry so it won't fall apart when you decorate it.

3. Pick a color scheme

   Your gingerbread houses can have as many colors as you want - red, blue, yellow, white - you name it. But for a more coherent theme and design, pick a maximum of three colors for your gingerbread house. The common schemes we used are red, green, and white or gold, silver, and white.

4. Make your own royal icing

   The icing that the kit comes with is great, but it couldn't beat the fresh one you make yourself. The making is simple. Whip a bowl of egg whites and vanilla until frothy, and slowly add powdered sugar and mix until the mixture is smooth and shiny. Lastly, turn the mixer to high and whip the icing for 5-8 minutes until stiff, shiny peaks form.

5. Use sprinkles to create fun decor

   You can use sprinkles of various shapes to decorate your Christmas tree, garlands, the fireplace, and more, adding an artistic touch to your gingerbread masterpieces.

6. Sugar cake decorations make Great decorations too

   We used sugar snowmen and sugar snowflakes, both are common cake decorations, to decorate the fireplace of our Santa's workshop scene.

Alright! That's some of the best gingerbread cookie kits we have tried over the years, and hope you've enjoyed them. If you know any great kits that deserve to be on this list, leave a comment below and let us know!

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