Best Gingerbread House Kits

Updated November 2020

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Wilton

Holiday Gingerbread Petite House

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The perfect option if the thought of putting together the pieces of a gingerbread house stresses you out.

Pros

The little gingerbread house kit comes already assembled so you only need to decorate it. Packaged with icing and a variety of candy. No need to worry about assembly or baking.

Cons

Pieces occasionally arrive broken. It's likely you'll want to purchase additional candy for decorating.

Best Bang for the Buck

Wonka

Gingerbread Cottage Candy

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A gingerbread house kit with all the supplies for decorating you need to make a pretty house.

Pros

Comes with a set-up tray and all the pre-baked cookie pieces you need to make your gingerbread creation. Also includes Wonka candy pieces, icing, and decorator bag. The resulting house is a good size and easy to assemble.

Cons

Some complaints of pieces arriving broken or box looking old.. We suggest buying extra icing to hold pieces in place.

Wilton

Build-it-Yourself Gingerbread Scene Decorating Kit

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An adorable gingerbread house kit with numerous possibilities for holiday creativity.

Pros

Offers the ability to make an adorable Santa's workshop scene or to use your imagination to create your own. Comes with lots of colorful candies, including characters like Santa and an elf.

Cons

Some packages arrived with broken gingerbread or stale frosting and candy.

Wilton

Super Mario Brothers Gingerbread Castle Decorating Kit

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This cute castle puts a Mario-themed spin on the traditional gingerbread house.

Pros

The set includes pre-baked castle pieces and plenty of Mario-themed candies and decorations to adorn the finished product. The gingerbread house kit comes with a colorful base and includes different color icing to really make it feel like a Mario castle.

Cons

Pieces of gingerbread break and crack easily.

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Build-it-Yourself Mini Village Gingerbread Decorating Kit

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This kit includes not just one but four little gingerbread houses.

Pros

A set of 4 adorable gingerbread houses ready to assemble. The kit comes with 4 kinds of candy and red and white icing. Each house comes with a sturdy base to build upon and it's easy for kids to put these small houses together.

Cons

May have trouble getting pieces to stick.

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For children and adults alike, building a gingerbread house is always a thrill. This holiday-centric activity allows individuals to tap into their creative side, using delectable candies, icing, and other treats to build a house that personifies the holiday spirit. For many families, the practice of building these houses is a long-held, yearly tradition. For others, it’s something fun to start this holiday season. Part of the beauty of these houses is that they can be as simplistic or intricate as desired. Convenient kits make it easy to get started, and with the use of a kit, you’ll be well on your way to creating a village fit for even the fanciest of gingerbread men.

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The BestReviews editorial team researches hundreds of products based on consumer reviews, brand quality, and value. We then choose a shorter list for in-depth research and testing before finalizing our top picks. These are the products we considered that ultimately didn't make our top 5.

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