Best Gingerbread House Kits

Updated February 2019
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Best of the Best
Wilton
Wilton Pre-Assembled Petite Gingerbread 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 3 types of candies and white icing. No need to worry about assembly or baking.

Cons

The icing is a bit sticky and hard to work with. It's likely you'll want to purchase additional candy for decorating.

Best Bang for the Buck
Wonka
Gingerbread Cottage Candy Kit
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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 Manor Kit
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A lower cost gingerbread house that's larger in size than other options.

Pros

Comes with everything you need to create a giant, festive gingerbread house. Includes 5 kinds of candy, a trio of icing colors, fondant, and 2 extra kid-shaped cookies. Instructions for assembly are very easy to follow.

Cons

Pieces don't necessarily fit together seamlessly.

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.

Wilton
Build It Yourself Mini Village Gingerbread House 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 2 colors of icing (red and white). Each house comes with a sturdy base to build upon and it's easy enough for kids to put these small houses together.

Cons

May have trouble getting pieces to stick.

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14 Models Considered
1 Experts Interviewed
180 Consumers Consulted
Zero products received from manufacturers.

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BestReviews spends thousands of hours researching, analyzing, and testing products to recommend the best picks for most consumers.
BestReviews spends thousands of hours researching, analyzing, and testing products to recommend the best picks for most consumers. We buy all products with our own funds, and we never accept free products from manufacturers.

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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Wonka

Gingerbread Cottage Candy Kit

Wonka

Gingerbread Cottage Candy Kit

A gingerbread house kit with all the supplies for decorating you need to make a pretty house.
$17
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Wilton

Build It Yourself Gingerbread Manor Kit

Wilton

Build It Yourself Gingerbread Manor Kit

A lower cost gingerbread house that's larger in size than other options.
$17
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Wilton

Super Mario Brothers Gingerbread Castle Decorating Kit

Wilton

Super Mario Brothers Gingerbread Castle Decorating Kit

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

$26
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Wilton

Build It Yourself Mini Village Gingerbread House Decorating Kit

Wilton

Build It Yourself Mini Village Gingerbread House Decorating Kit

This kit includes not just one but four little gingerbread houses.
$16
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Wilton

Wilton Pre-Assembled Petite Gingerbread House

Wilton

Wilton Pre-Assembled Petite Gingerbread House

The perfect option if the thought of putting together the pieces of a gingerbread house stresses you out.
$17

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