Your Guide: Where to Buy Gingerbread House Kits This Season

YumEarth’s Organic Gingerbread House Baking Kit is our pick for allergen-conscious families: it’s gluten-free, vegan, and free from the top nine allergens, with organic mixes, cutters, a piping bag, and naturally colored decorations. In our testing, we loved the inclusive ingredients, though some reviewers found the baked gingerbread quite hard and you’ll need wet ingredients and basic tools. Availability can be hit-or-miss since it’s sold only on YumEarth’s site. Compared with the $64.99 vegan gluten-free pre-baked kit, this costs less but requires baking and more effort.

The Cookies United M&M's Holiday Chocolate Mini House Kit is a quick, kid-friendly build when you want festive fun without baking. Pre-baked cookie pieces, ready-to-use icing, and M&M's simplify decorating, and the included paper scene adds a cute backdrop. In our testing, the tiny scale worked for one child but felt too small to share with multiple family members. It contains wheat, milk, and egg, so allergy families should skip it.

Oreo fans will love this Create a Treat Oreo House Cookie Kit, swapping classic gingerbread for Oreo-flavored cookies and candy. Pre-baked panels, ready-to-use icing, and an E-Z Build tray keep setup simple so the fun is all decorating. During our review, we noted wheat and potential milk/egg allergens, plus artificial colors that some buyers may skip. At $15.76, it's a playful, budget-friendly twist if you're not avoiding those ingredients or additives.

If you want quick, cozy vibes, this mini Pumpkin Spice Designer Cookie House from Bakery Bling makes decorating almost instant. The pre-baked, pre-built house and a pre-filled royal icing bag keep mess low, while two glitter sugars and a pumpkin spice candy blend add sparkle. We found the OU kosher, nut-free and dairy-free facility note helpful for mixed-diet households, but it does contain egg, soy, and wheat. The small size and limited icing mean you may want extra frosting if kids are heavy-handed.

For a traditional build on a budget, the Favorite Day Classic House Kit includes pre-baked parts, an icing pouch, candies, and a roof helper. In our testing, the piping-style bag was easy for kids to control, improving roof lines and candy placement. The caveat is quality control—many buyers report broken panels, and the icing can be too thin to hold walls securely. At $12, it's wallet-friendly, but bring thicker royal icing and a few extra candies for backups.

If you want something different from the classic cottage, Favorite Day's Tree House Gingerbread Kit delivers a whimsical, standout design. With pre-baked pieces and assorted candies included, the build stays simple and compact—great for small spaces or quick projects. During our review, the icing ran thin and didn't hold well, and many buyers report cracked pieces on opening. At $12, it's a creative bargain, but bring backup royal icing for smoother assembly.

Chocolate fans will appreciate this Hershey’s E-Z Build kit, which arrives with 16 pre-baked cookie pieces and assorted Hershey’s candies so you can dive right into decorating. During our review, assembly felt straightforward and kid-friendly, and the included candy variety means fewer add-on purchases. The ready-made icing is convenient, though some buyers find it overly sweet or a bit processed. Compared with pricier DIY sets like Williams-Sonoma’s, this hits a sweet-spot under $20 but is not gluten-free or vegan.

For a polished build, Williams-Sonoma's DIY Holiday Gingerbread House uses interlocking, precut panels for sturdy walls and roof. In our testing, assembly felt intuitive and kid-friendly, and the varied candy selection enables detailed designs without extra shopping. You'll need to mix the included icing instead of using a ready pouch, which adds a small step. At $39.95, it's pricier than big-box kits, but the stability and presentation make it great for displays.

For families with multiple decorators, Wilton's Gingerbread Mini Village Kit makes four small houses so everyone can claim a cottage. Pre-baked panels, icing, and candies are in the box, letting you decorate immediately for parties or classroom crafts. In our testing, some panels crumbled during separation, and the icing wasn't sticky enough to reliably hold seams. At $16.50 it's a fun value, but it contains wheat and benefits from a gentle hand during assembly.

If you’re after an affordable DIY build, the Cookies United House Kit delivers pre-baked panels, a ready icing pouch, and assorted candies for $12.99. During our review, we found it fun for a single-family session, but icing quality can vary and the instructions sometimes confuse first-time builders. Our experience shows you may want extra frosting or a couple of tools, like clips or a piping tip, for stability and details. Versus the Hershey’s E-Z Build, this is similar value but with less brand-name candy.

For households juggling food restrictions, this Vegan Allergen-Friendly Gluten-Free Cookie House Kit makes it easy for everyone to join in. The box includes six pre-baked pieces and a display board, so assembly is straightforward and mostly no-bake. In our testing, we appreciated the inclusive ingredient list, but noted some included figures aren't edible and the $64.99 price is steep versus most kits. With no ratings on the listing, our experience shows it's best for hosts prioritizing vegan and gluten-free peace of mind over budget.

If you'd rather skip construction, the Create A Treat Gingerbread House comes pre-built with bagged icing, candies, and cute figures. During our review, the process was mostly decorating, making it family-friendly and good value around $16.52. We did see icing that didn't set well and roof sections that shifted, and a few candies arrived stale or very hard. Our advice: keep extra frosting or fresh candy on hand, especially with younger decorators.

King Arthur’s Gingerbread Cake and Cookie Mix is a smart pantry pick for gluten-free bakers who want flexibility. It’s certified gluten-free and bakes either one cake or about 20 cookies, though you’ll need to add egg and butter and supply your own cutters, templates, and decorations. In our testing, the warm spice flavor impressed, but it isn’t a complete house kit. Compared with YumEarth’s allergen-friendly kit, this is far cheaper at $8.95, yet requires more DIY to build display-worthy walls.

For a low-effort party setup, the Bee International Pre Built Gingerbread House comes assembled and ready to decorate, with pre-mixed icing, a piping bag and tip, plus candies and mini gumdrops. In our experience, the pre-built format is a time-saver for events, though it limits hands-on construction for builders who enjoy assembly. Ingredient-wise it includes enriched wheat flour and soy, so it’s not gluten-free. Compared with World Market’s pre-built option, this Walmart pick is more budget-friendly at $11.84 and nets a sizable 22 oz box.

For a no-construction option, Sam's Club's Pre-Built Gingerbread House Kit lets you jump straight into decorating. Our experience shows it's great for busy families or last-minute gatherings, arriving fully assembled with icing and candies so setup is truly minimal. The tradeoff is limited candy and icing, plus edible components that can taste a bit mediocre versus premium kits. At $15.38, it's a quick, low-cost activity; add extra candy for a more elaborate look.

Skip straight to decorating with World Market’s Create-A-Treat Pre Built House, which arrives assembled with pre-made white icing, a decorating tip, and assorted candies. We found the convenience great for kids’ tables, but some users report thin icing that struggles to hold heavier candies and occasional breakage or fragile cookie pieces in-box. It contains wheat, eggs, milk, and soy, so it’s not allergy-friendly. Compared with Bee International’s pre-built kit, this costs a bit more at $16.99 but offers a similar quick-start experience.