--- title: "35 Gingerbread Houses You Can Build and Eat ..." description: "Stand up Gingerbread Sugar Cookies; Fairy Tale; White Decor; Gingerbread People; Ski Chalet; More ..." url: "https://food.allwomenstalk.com/gingerbread-houses-you-can-build-and-eat/" category: "food" last_updated: "2026-06-02" --- # 35 Gingerbread Houses You Can Build and Eat ... At this time of year I can't want to get started decorating with gingerbread houses. I like to build them for decor, but you can certainly put one together, then nibble on it all season long. Building gingerbread houses is a super fun activity for kids and should definitely be part of your holiday fun this year. Check out these epic creations and get ready to make your own masterpieces. ## 1. Stand up Gingerbread Sugar Cookies ![food,gingerbread house,gingerbread,dessert,dish,](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/xa/wl/jrjll_food_gingerbread-house_gingerbread_dessert_dish_566x800.jpg) Source: [butter hearts sugar: Gingerbread House ...](http://butterheartssugar.blogspot.com/2012/12/gingerbread-house-stand-up-sugar-cookies.html) These tiny gingerbread houses make great snacks for all of your holiday parties. ## 2. Fairy Tale ![food,dessert,pink,cake,cake decorating,](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/dh/qv/ssg3b_food_dessert_pink_cake_cake-decorating_590x885.jpg) Source: [How to Make a Gingerbread ...](https://sweetopia.net/2013/12/how-to-make-a-gingerbread-house/) This light pink gingerbread house is different and a little bit whimsical. ## 3. White Decor ![food,gingerbread house,dessert,cake,icing,](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/er/kn/sovaf_food_gingerbread-house_dessert_cake_icing_600x899.jpg) Source: [Gingerbread House Recipe and Printable ...](https://tikkido.com/blog/BEST-gingerbread-house-recipe-free-printable-templates) Use white icing to make a snowy landscape on and around your gingerbread house. ## 4. Gingerbread People ![food,gingerbread,dessert,icing,snack food,](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/wr/re/r50x4_food_gingerbread_dessert_icing_snack-food_475x638.jpg) Source: [Gingerbread House Decorating Party - ...](https://www.glorioustreats.com/gingerbread-house-decorating-party/) No gingerbread house would be complete without some people to live in it. ## 5. Ski Chalet ![food,dessert,cake,gingerbread house,birthday cake,](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/u2/p1/mufy4_food_dessert_cake_gingerbread-house_birthday-cake_500x689.jpg) Source: [rantfood.com](http://www.rantfood.com/2015/06/05/15-gingerbread-creations-that-are-too-amazing-for-words/) The symmetrical way this gingerbread house is designed looks really good, don't you think? ## 6. Gingerbread Lighthouse _ Source: coastalliving.com_ This is a fun and unique take on the classic gingerbread house. ## 7. Huge Elegant Mansion ![gingerbread house,gingerbread,food,dessert,christmas decoration,](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/cd/sw/lac2b_gingerbread-house_gingerbread_food_dessert_christmas-decoration_600x800.jpg) Source: [goodiesbyanna.typepad.com](https://goodiesbyanna.typepad.com/blog/2013/12/gingerbread-house-2013-sneak-peak-shhhh.html) Wouldn't you love to live here? I would! ## 8. Up House ![food,dessert,cake,art,party,](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/q6/js/nzzku_food_dessert_cake_art_party_600x804.jpg) Source: [20 Unbelievable Gingerbread Houses You'll ...](https://www.buzzfeed.com/alannaokun/unbelievable-gingerbread-houses-youll-want-to-live-in?bfpi) If you're feeling really ambitious, try out his epic creation. ## 9. Pretzel Gingerbread House _ Source: worthpinning.com_ Pretzels are a great embellishment for fences and much more. ## 10. Winter Lodge ![christmas decoration,ERKSON,](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/y6/wg/dxb15_christmas-decoration_erkson_419x480.jpg) This reminds me of a ski lodge. What do you think? Could you build this? ## 11. Bed and Breakfast Gingerbread House ![gingerbread house,food,dessert,christmas decoration,dollhouse,](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/sk/ys/ayimn_gingerbread-house_food_dessert_christmas-decoration_dollhouse_500x623.jpg) Source: [pinterest.com](https://www.pinterest.com/lemaxvillages/lemax-hall-of-fame/) A professional built this one, but it would be fun to try and copy it. ## 12. Huge House ![temple,place of worship,christmas decoration,tower,](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/ri/qf/wcmby_temple_place-of-worship_christmas-decoration_tower_600x800.jpg) Source: [Community Post: 40 "Harry Potter"-Inspired ...](https://www.buzzfeed.com/laurar10/46-harry-potter-inspired-treats-you-should-be-maki-3rut?sub=2618902_1668219) It must have taken a long time to build this really huge gingerbread house. ## 13. Copy a House ![dollhouse,christmas decoration,toy,furniture,wood,](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/ee/ot/k51qd_dollhouse_christmas-decoration_toy_furniture_wood_482x600.jpg) Source: [Editors' Picks: 99 Amazingly Crafted ...](https://www.thisoldhouse.com/21017977/editors-picks-99-amazingly-crafted-gingerbread-houses) Use your materials to recreate a reproduction of a famous house. Or your own. ## 14. Lots of Detail ![gingerbread house,food,gingerbread,christmas decoration,dessert,](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/yc/ag/vet6v_gingerbread-house_food_gingerbread_christmas-decoration_dessert_600x800.jpg) Source: [Gingerbread House - 2011](https://goo.gl/WRA6gh) Use an icing pen or cake decorating kit to create lots of detail on your house. ## 15. Marshmallow Roof ![gingerbread house,food,dessert,christmas decoration,gingerbread,](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/e0/ji/hgk3y_gingerbread-house_food_dessert_christmas-decoration_gingerbread_480x640.jpg) Source: [Site Maintenance](https://web.archive.org/web/http://www.foodnetwork.co.uk/blog/14-mind-blowing-gingerbread-houses/) Marshmallows are easy to manipulate and you can use them to add detail to your house. ## 16. Dripping Icing ![food,dessert,cake decorating,cake,sugar paste,](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/hf/gx/v3kqi_food_dessert_cake-decorating_cake_sugar-paste_463x640.jpg) Source: [1ee2010](https://www.flickr.com/photos/57223777@N00/5376346616/in/photostream) Use thick icing to make icicles on your house. ## 17. Pretty in Pink ![pink,food,gingerbread house,dessert,icing,](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/pn/cu/cybsz_pink_food_gingerbread-house_dessert_icing_600x800.jpg) Source: [lightupblueridge.info](http://lightupblueridge.info/gingerbread-house-contest-2016/) Pink can definitely be a Christmas color when it's on a gingerbread house. ## 18. Don't Forget Santa ![gingerbread house,christmas decoration,gingerbread,food,dessert,](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/iy/e6/v2hxa_gingerbread-house_christmas-decoration_gingerbread_food_dessert_499x750.jpg) Source: [Everything foodie .](https://www.pinterest.com/pin/35043703324407358/) Don't forget to cap off your gingerbread house with Santa Claus. ## 19. Peppermint Gingerbread House ![lighting,food,christmas decoration,llin,and-,](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/lt/ut/hyi61_lighting_food_christmas-decoration_llin_and_600x702.jpg) Source: [marthastewart.com](https://www.marthastewart.com/275591/candy-cane-and-peppermint-candy-recipes) Use peppermints to add columns and decorations on a fancy Victorian gingerbread house. ## 20. Little Cottage ![food,dessert,gingerbread,gingerbread house,christmas decoration,](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/vm/xz/hey4o_food_dessert_gingerbread_gingerbread-house_christmas-decoration_600x783.jpg) Source: [pinterest.com](https://www.pinterest.com/spm34/all-gingerbread-type-houses/) Of course, there's nothing wrong with keeping it small and adorable like this one. ## 21. Doctor Who ![blue,man made object,play,lighting,wood,](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/ya/pc/s9xkt_blue_man-made-object_play_lighting_wood_600x692.jpg) Source: [imgur.com](https://imgur.com/gallery/cJ3ISaG) You'll need a bunch of blue frosting to make this Doctor Who inspired house. ## 22. A Tiny Village ![food,dessert,gingerbread,gingerbread house,christmas decoration,](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/z9/lx/rxf3n_food_dessert_gingerbread_gingerbread-house_christmas-decoration_456x640.jpg) Source: [butter hearts sugar: Gingerbread](http://butterheartssugar.blogspot.com/search/label/Gingerbread) A bunch of little houses make an adorable little village. ## 23. On a Dish ![food,dessert,pink,cake,sugar paste,](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/ym/j4/yo5gw_food_dessert_pink_cake_sugar-paste_600x906.jpg) Source: [Cookier Close-up: Mariëlle de Vroome, ...](https://cookieconnection.juliausher.com/blog/cookier-close-up-marie-lle-de-vroome-cookie-queen-of-the-netherlands) Keep your house contained by building it on a small dish. ## 24. Bright Colors ![food,gingerbread house,dessert,birthday cake,cake decorating,](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/bt/eb/wf4eb_food_gingerbread-house_dessert_birthday-cake_cake-decorating_468x640.jpg) Source: [Cakes](https://www.pinterest.com/pin/243616661068703640/) Use brightly colored candies to give your house some personality. ## 25. Totally Magical ![gingerbread house,food,dessert,gingerbread,cake,](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/g9/i2/e684j_gingerbread-house_food_dessert_gingerbread_cake_570x857.jpg) This house totally showcases all the magic that is Christmas time. I love how glittery it is. ## 26. Dress up a Cake ![food,chocolate cake,dessert,cake,torte,](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/f1/b7/dmooc_food_chocolate-cake_dessert_cake_torte_500x595.jpg) Source: [Winter wonderland gingerbread house Christmas ...](https://goo.gl/Gihttl) Wrap a cake with flat gingerbread cookies to create this look. ## 27. Cut out Windows ![food,dessert,gingerbread house,cake,birthday cake,](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/tv/hd/l02zr_food_dessert_gingerbread-house_cake_birthday-cake_300x400.jpg) Source: [butter hearts sugar: Gingerbread House ...](http://butterheartssugar.blogspot.com/2011/12/gingerbread-house-part-2-decorating-and.html) If you have a steady hand, you can cut out a few shapes to make windows. ## 28. Something Simple ![food,dessert,gingerbread,gingerbread house,icing,](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/qn/yq/q1vgb_food_dessert_gingerbread_gingerbread-house_icing_600x900.jpg) Source: [bakingmywaythroughgermany.com](https://goo.gl/VRp4QO) I'm not sure I have the skill to do this, but it looks pretty great, doesn't it? ## 29. Red and Green ![gingerbread house,food,dessert,gingerbread,christmas decoration,](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/b1/rn/a9lr7_gingerbread-house_food_dessert_gingerbread_christmas-decoration_570x857.jpg) Source: [Unavailable Listing on Etsy](http://www.etsy.com?ref=allwomenstalk.com) Stick to a red and green color palette for a holiday look that everyone will love. ## 30. Big Pyramid ![gingerbread house,food,dessert,christmas decoration,gingerbread,](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/bk/y0/fdre9_gingerbread-house_food_dessert_christmas-decoration_gingerbread_480x640.jpg) Source: [sphotos-f.ak.fbcdn.net](https://goo.gl/d0WxrN) This pyramid design is easy to carry out and really fun to decorate too. ## 31. Candy Bricks ![gingerbread house,food,dessert,christmas decoration,gingerbread,](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/n1/l1/an3a4_gingerbread-house_food_dessert_christmas-decoration_gingerbread_472x708.jpg) Source: [Scraptus: Les maisons](http://scraptus.blogspot.com/2013/09/les-maisons.html) Cover the outside of the houses with candies to emulate bricks. ## 32. Island Inspired ![christmas decoration,amusement park,food,amusement ride,Taki,](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/aj/oe/k0h5y_christmas-decoration_amusement-park_food_amusement-ride_taki_600x735.jpg) Source: [Christmas 2008 Trip Report Pt ...](https://www.disneytouristblog.com/christmas-2008-walt-disney-world-trip-report-pt-ii/) This adorable tiki bar is a fun way to remember a past Christmas vacation. ## 33. Snow on the Roof _ Source: crafthubs.com_ This is the perfect house for welcoming Santa Claus! ## 34. Painted House ![christmas decoration,art,gingerbread house,](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/z0/z2/qqhsu_christmas-decoration_art_gingerbread-house_409x527.jpg) Source: [Gingerbread House Decorating Ideas](https://www.livinglocurto.com/diy-gingerbread-house/) Tint your frosting to make it look like your gingerbread house is painted. ## 35. Big and Fancy ![gingerbread house,food,gingerbread,dessert,christmas decoration,](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/vm/qk/yj90s_gingerbread-house_food_gingerbread_dessert_christmas-decoration_500x716.jpg) Source: [If At First You Don't ...](https://gettinby.wordpress.com/2011/12/13/if-at-first-you-dont-succeed/) I saved my favorite for last. Isn't this great? Do you plan to build a gingerbread house this year? I do, but my kids will help so they will not look like any of these. Oh well. It's the fun that counts! 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