These amazing, unique gingerbread houses are so creative! Check out some of these cool gingerbread house decorating ideas, do you think you could build any of these?

Awesome gingerbread houses
If you love getting creative during the holidays, these unique gingerbread houses will give you all the inspiration you need! Whether you’re looking for gingerbread house decorating ideas, planning a family tradition, or simply love browsing amazing edible art, these designs are sure to wow you.
I’ve made it a tradition to build a gingerbread house with MJ every Christmas, but let’s be honest… I stick with the pre-made gingerbread house kit and decorate it with a few extra candies and colored frosting. Meanwhile, some people create full-on edible masterpieces! These incredible gingerbread houses take things to the next level.
The best holiday gingerbread houses to make
Check out these cool gingerbread house pictures, great ideas, and they are pretty neat to look at, but way too neat to eat! Would you be creative enough to compete with these elaborate and awesome gingerbread houses?
Below are some of the best holiday gingerbread houses that are not only fun to look at but might inspire your own decorating this season.
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1. Baba Yaya Gingerbread House, Food and Wine

2. Tangled gingerbread house, Pinterest
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3. Ski Lodge Gingerbread House, Buzzfeed.com
4. Palm Springs Gingerbread House, A Beautiful Mess
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5. Noah’s Gingerbread Ark, Elegance Redefined

6. Beach House Gingerbread House idea, Pinterest
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7. Gingerbread Townhouses, Digital Bus Stop

8. Log Cabin Gingerbread House, Kelsey & Kevin
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9. Let It Snow Gingerbread House, FaveCrafts
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10. Santa’s German Gingerbread Village, Food and Wine

11. Disney Aladdin Gingerbread House, Where’s My Backpack
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12. Life-Size Gingerbread House at Grand Floridian, Mouse Planet
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13. Gingerbread White House, Digital Bus Stop

14. Dove Gingerbread houses, De Koekenbakkers
More Gingerbread House Decorating Ideas
If you’re inspired by these amazing designs, here are some easy ways to elevate your next build with these gingerbread house decor ideas:
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Use royal icing to create frosty textures and sturdy decorations
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Mix candy textures: chewy, crunchy, smooth
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Add sprinkles for snow, roof shingles, or colorful accents
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Use melted sugar or gelatin sheets for “glass” windows
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Incorporate edible glitter for magical winter sparkle
Whether you’re using a simple gingerbread kit or baking from scratch, you can easily make your house look extra special with just a few creative touches.

Enjoy these fun gingerbread house decor ideas
These cool holiday gingerbread houses make decorating sweeter than ever. Even if you stick with the basics (like I do!), it’s fun to pull ideas from these cute creations. With a little candy, creativity, and holiday spirit, you can design a gingerbread house that’s just as magical.
More Holiday Decorating Ideas
- DIY Christmas Card Holder – How To Display Your Holiday Cards
- Make Your Own DIY Holiday Photo Coasters
- Holiday Homemade Christmas Cookie Gift Jar – Chocolate Chip Cranberry Cookies
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