30 Fun Gingerbread House Ideas
My kids love making and decorating gingerbread houses! Every year, when Christmas and the holidays roll around, we like to get ideas for decorating our houses.
30 Fun Gingerbread House Ideas for Kids:
There’s nothing more fun (or delicious) than decorating a gingerbread house during the holidays!
Whether your kids want to keep it simple or go all out with candy and creativity, we’ve got tons of ideas to get them inspired.
In this post, you’ll find 30 awesome gingerbread house ideas for kids, each one a little different. From easy designs to more over-the-top creations, there’s something for everyone. So grab some icing, pile on the candy, and let’s start building!
All White Icing Design
Bright and Colorful Design
Powder Sugar Design
Sprinkles Design
Mini Gingerbread House Design
Mini Candy Cane Design
Marshmallow Snowman Design
Decorative Roof Design
Gingerbread House With Trees
Gummy Bear Design
Decorate Ahead of Time
M&M Roof Design
Supplies You Might Want:
Edible Decorations:
Candy:
- Gumdrops
- Peppermints (swirled or crushed)
- Mini candy canes
- Chocolate chips
- M&M’s or Skittles
- Licorice (ropes or bites)
- Jelly beans
- Marshmallows
- Gummy bears
- Sprinkles
- Cereal (Chex, Fruit Loops, or Mini Wheats for roof texture)
- Pretzels (sticks or twists for fences, doors, or log cabin vibes)
- Shredded coconut (for snow)
Cookies & Crackers:
- Graham crackers (for quick houses or roof shingles)
- Vanilla wafers
- Oreos (whole or crushed for pathways)
- Pirouette cookies (for logs or columns)
Other Edible Accents:
- Melted chocolate or white chocolate drizzle
- Edible glitter or luster dust
- Powdered sugar (for a snowy effect)
Icing & Adhesives:
- Royal icing (for sticking pieces together)
- Buttercream icing (for decorating details)
- Store-bought icing tubes (for easy decorating)
- Peanut butter or Nutella (alternative adhesive)
- Melted marshmallow or marshmallow fluff
Non-Edible Supplies (Optional for Extra Fun):
- Piping bags and tips (for precise icing work)
- Food coloring (to tint icing)
- Toothpicks or skewers (for support)
- Small paintbrush (for applying icing details)
- Rolling pin (if making homemade gingerbread)
- Cardboard or cake board (as a sturdy base)
I hope these photos gave you some ideas for decorating your gingerbread house! It’s important to remember the best part is making sweet memories together.
With so many fun ideas to try, there’s no right or wrong way to design your masterpiece. So grab your favorite candies, mix up some icing, and have a blast. Happy decorating!
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