38 Best Gingerbread House Ideas for 2023

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Kirsten Strecker

Simple DIY Gingerbread-House

More authentic than a kit, but simple enough you won't tear out your hair, this easy afternoon project is just the thing to keep the kids distracted for an afternoon.

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Gingerbread Barn

Gingerbread House Cottages

Why make a gingerbread house, when you can have an idyllic little gingerbread home? Choose between a bran-cereal thatched roof or a snow-covered cabin, or make both!

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Gingerbread Pickup Truck

Edible decorations make for unforgettable holiday moments. Expand the tradition beyond houses with a country-approved gingerbread pickup truck.

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Gingerbread Train Cars

The tastiest treat on wheels just pulled into the station. Next stop, Sweet Tooth Junction! Easy to assemble, this four-car train is also completely edible.

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Skip the baking and go straight to the assembling with this easy at-home kid version!

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Snowcapped Classic Gingerbread House

This classic gingerbread house is decorated with a cute pink tree in the yard and bright sprigs of holly above the door.

Get the tutorial at Sally's Baking Addiction.

Gingerbread House Ornament

Spruce up your Christmas tree decorations with these mini gingerbread houses. Pick some colorful ribbon to hang from the branch or go with classic silver or gold.

Get the tutorial at Craftstorming.

Tiny Gingerbread House Snow Globes

These gingerbread houses are made for eating—à la mode! Once you've crafted your tiny gingerbread houses, place them in a glass of ice cream for your own mini edible snow globes.

Get the tutorial at The Art of Doing Stuff.

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Nutty No-Bake Gingerbread House

This graham cracker-based gingerbread house gets its rustic walls and roof from whole almonds and sliced almonds. Pecans, pistachios, pine nuts, and cashews are also used on the house.

Get the tutorial at Life Made Sweeter.

Retro Camper Gingerbread House

Are you more of a road tripper than a homebody? This fun and creative gingerbread camper is for you!

Get the tutorial at Sugar & Cloth.

Gingerbread Stack of Presents

For those who want to build with gingerbread but aren't very architecturally savvy, these gingerbread Christmas presents are the perfect solution. Decorate with any colors and ribbons you want, and maybe even hide some candy inside!

Get the tutorial at Aww Sam.

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Easy Gum Siding Gingerbread Houses

These sweet little gingerbread houses get their colorful siding from different pieces of colored gum. You can even use the wrappers for a walkway or miniature foil trees.

Get the tutorial at All for the Memories.

Pastel Gingerbread House

Bring some springtime cheer to long winter days with this cheery gingerbread house complete with a pastel candy roof. The recipe uses chocolate candies for the walkway and cardboard cutouts for an easy door.

Get the tutorial at Lovely Indeed.

Gingerbread Ice Cream Trucks

These adorable no-bake ice cream trucks use graham crackers instead of gingerbread and cookies for the wheels. Add a mini ice cream cone on top for the full effect.

Get the recipe at Handmade Charlotte.

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Gingerbread Bird House

Not only are these mini gingerbread houses super cute, but there are also templates included in the tutorial, ensuring you'll get the right size and shape of cookie pieces.

Get the tutorial at Haniela's.

Palm Springs Gingerbread House

Wishing you were somewhere warmer this Christmas? Now, at least your gingerbread house can be.

Get the tutorial at A Beautiful Mess.

Mini Gingerbread House

Who says a gingerbread house has to take up hours upon hours of your time and involve buckets of ingredients? These pint-sized cuties are just as adorable as their bigger counterparts...but they take a lot less effort to throw together.

Get the tutorial at Lily Ardor.

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Gingerbread House Place Cards

You worked on your gingerbread house all weekend, so you'll want to put it on display. These "place cards" let your handiwork shine front and center.

Get the tutorial at Brit + Co.

Funfetti Gingerbread House

Funfetti dough is an exciting alternative to traditional gingerbread in this sweet recipe. Pastel-colored candies complete the look.

Get the tutorial at Studio DIY.

Chris is the Senior Food & Garden Editor at Country Living, where he covers all things edible or growable. He has two kids and lives in Birmingham, AL.

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