Gingerbread House Kits for Sale: Build Sweet Holiday Memories Today

Reese’s fans will love this E‑Z Build chocolate house kit, which scored 7/10 in our testing. You get pre-baked cookie panels, pre-made icing, and plenty of branded Reese’s candies, so assembly is straightforward and decorations feel extra festive; we found the icing reliably holds seams within about 30 minutes. That said, some boxes arrive with broken pieces, and the cookie flavor leans mild compared to classic gingerbread. If taste matters less than candy flair, it’s a fun crowd-pleaser.

Among budget-friendly options, the Cookies United Oreo Holiday Chocolate Cookie House Kit earned 8/10 in our testing—our highest-scoring pick in this batch. Pre-baked chocolate pieces, Oreos, mini cookies, gummies, and candy jewels make decorating fun, and the 30-minute build is perfect for a quick family session. We did find the icing runs short and some candies arrive a bit squished, so bring extra royal icing to secure the roof. The finished house is smaller than classic kits, but reliability beats lower-scoring budget picks like Favorite Day’s classic kit (4.5/10).

On a tight budget or decorating with Barbie fans? This $6.79 Dreamhouse Cookie Kit scored 4.5/10 in our testing: the theme is adorable and you get 15 pre-baked pieces, icing, and candies for a 30‑minute build, but reliability is mixed. During our review, icing quantity and consistency often fell short of box-ready results, and some kits arrived with cracked pieces. Our tip: grab an extra tube of royal icing and handle panels carefully to improve stability and finish.

Minion fans will love this tiny scene, but the Minion Mini Gingerbread Holiday House Kit earned just 5.5/10 in our review. Assembly is simple thanks to pre-baked pieces, pre-made icing, candy bananas, and scene setters, with a 30–60 minute build time. However, our experience shows the six-piece house is small for sharing and quality-control issues (occasional broken or missing items) can dampen the fun—especially at $59.99. If you do choose it, have spare candies and backup icing on hand, or consider a better-value kit like the Oreo house (8/10).

At just $7.99, the Cookies United Elf On The Shelf Mini Gingerbread House Kit is a quick, low-commitment craft that scored 5.5/10 in our testing. Pre-baked pieces, pre-made icing, candy jewels, fruity gummies, and scene setters make it easy to decorate in 15–30 minutes. That said, our experience shows the mini size is tiny and the icing doesn’t hold well; a few boxes had cracked panels. Compared with Wilton’s mini village (6/10), it’s cheaper but better for quick fun than long-term display.

For group decorating on a budget, the Create A Treat Village kit makes two small houses for just $9.49, earning a 5/10 in our review. You get pre-baked pieces, a decorating tip, and pre-made icing, so you can assemble in about 30 minutes. However, our experience shows icing strength can be inconsistent and some boxes arrive with crumbled panels and sparse candy. It’s fun for kids if you supply extra royal icing and backup sweets to keep frustration low.

The LillyBean Gingerbread Tiny House Village Baking Kit earned 7.5/10 in our review for its gluten-free mix that can be prepared vegan; compared with ready-to-decorate kits, it demands more effort but suits restricted diets. You’ll need to bring butter or coconut oil plus maple syrup, bake the pieces, and plan 60 minutes, but the box includes mixes, a piping bag, cookie cutter, parchment, and colored sugar. Our experience shows the five tiny houses can be smaller and a bit fragile; thicker icing and a touch more bake time help stability.

For a quick, family-friendly build, the Wilton Gingerbread Mini Village Kit scored 6/10 in our testing: pre-baked pieces and decorating bags mean you can dive in and finish in about 30 minutes. It’s a charming, ready-to-use activity with 10 pieces and included candies, but our experience shows the icing can be skimpy and not grippy enough for sturdy walls or roofs. For display-ready results, plan to supplement with extra royal icing. While not the highest scorer, it offers better value than some ultra-cheap minis.

For a fast-start project under $20, the World Market Create‑A‑Treat Pre‑Built Gingerbread Kit earned a solid 8/10 in our review. The house comes assembled, with pre-made white icing and assorted candies, so you can jump straight into decorating and still spend a relaxing hour on details. Note the compact footprint (about 5 x 4.5 x 5.5 inches) suits couples or small kids better than big groups, and our experience shows the icing can be a bit soft. Still, it’s great value versus 6–7/10 kits.

Want a low-effort holiday project? The Wilton PreBuilt Gingerbread Townhouse earned a 6/10 in our review for its skip-the-baking convenience: pre-assembled pieces, ready-to-use white icing, and included candies get you decorating in about 15 minutes. We liked the shelf-stable packaging for buying ahead, but our experience shows the boxed icing runs short and the candy selection is sparse—plan to add extra sweets. Some users also report brittle pieces during transport, so handle gently if gifting or moving.

If you want a polished centerpiece without the headaches, the Williams‑Sonoma DIY Holiday Gingerbread House earned a 9.5/10 in our testing. Pre-cut Bavarian-style pieces are sturdy, the included royal icing pipes clean lines, and there’s ample candy and coarse sugars for creative decorating in about 45 minutes—great for families and kid helpers. It’s pricier at $39.95 and the finished house is modest in size, plus sugars can get messy. Still, it delivers the most complete, high-quality build in the guide.

Scoring 7.5/10, King Arthur’s Gingerbread Cake & Cookie Mix is a great foundation when you want flavor and flexibility over a full kit. In our testing the spice balance was spot on, and it bakes quickly—about 15 minutes depending on your recipe. Just remember it’s mix-only: no pre-baked pieces, cutters, or decorations, and add-ins like chocolate chips are not included. Pair it with your favorite icing and candies if you’re building custom cookies or a from-scratch house.

Our top-rated choice at 10/10, the YumEarth Organic Gingerbread House Kit shines for allergy-friendly fun—free of the top nine allergens and packed with organic candies and sprinkles. You’ll bake from the included dry mixes using the house-shaped cutters, then decorate with the icing mix; plan about 90 minutes start to finish. During our review, the results were sturdy and festive, though some bakers find the gingerbread quite firm. If you can supply wet ingredients and tools, it’s the best overall option.

Craving a quirky theme? The Favorite Day Christmas Beach House scored 6/10 in our testing for its bright, kid-pleasing design and ready-to-eat sugar cookie pieces with candies included. Expect a casual, roughly 60‑minute build; our experience shows the icing can be very thick and tough to spread, so warming the pouch or adding a tiny bit of water helps. Some kits arrive with broken pieces, so have backups ready. For $12, it’s a cheerful activity, albeit not the most reliable.

When you just want to decorate, not construct, the Favorite Day Pre‑Built Gingerbread House scored 6.5/10 in our testing for pure convenience. The house arrives assembled and kid-friendly icing pens mean you can start right away—no construction dry time, no mixing. On the downside, some units show up broken and the candy packets are small, so elaborate designs may need extra supplies. It’s a solid pick for quick family fun, but we’d budget for additional candy compared with higher-scoring kits.

The Favorite Day Classic House Gingerbread Kit looks appealing on the shelf, but it scored just 4.5/10 during our review—one of the lowest in this batch. While the price is low and a roof helper is included, we found the packaged icing often fails to harden and many sets arrive with cracked pieces and minimal candy. Plan 30–60 minutes and expect to supplement with extra royal icing and decor. For reliable building, we’d steer families toward higher-scoring picks like the Oreo kit (8/10) instead.