Gingerbread House Decorating Ideas

Step into a whimsical woodland wonderland with this gingerbread masterpiece! Some amazing details include a chocolate-dipped tree, complete with bark that’s actually chocolate—yes, it's as delicious as it sounds! And guess who's hanging out? A friendly gnome made of fondant, adding that magical touch. The ground? It's covered in what looks like lush moss, but surprise—it's cookie crumbles turned green! Don't miss those adorable meringue mushrooms popping up, adding a dash of enchantment. But wait, the roof isn’t your regular ol' gingerbread—it's crafted from aromatic cinnamon sticks and chocolate, making this house smell as amazing as it looks. It’s a gingerbread creation straight out of a fairy tale, inviting you to wander into its deliciously charming forest

Tip: Use premade fondant to make characters and accents to compliment your gingerbread house theme.

Tools Used

Mercken's Cocoa Dark Chocolate Melts
White Shimmer Coarse Sugar
Red Fondant
Pattern Texture Sheet

Welcome to the land of glitter and magic—where this gingerbread house is all about unicorns! With its pretty pastel colors, this magical unicorn gingerbread house was a young fan favorite. The gingerbread roof and walls were flooded with with royal icing to create a bright, clean base for fashioning a unicorn shaped house. A waffle cone was coated in pink royal icing and rolled into shimmering sanding sugar to create an edible unicorn horn. To make the little marshmallow unicorns a silicone horn and ear mold and fondant was used. A 1M tip was used to create both the unicorn mane and fluffy cloud covering. Then of course, everything was covered in edible glitter to add a magical sparkle!

Tip: Add a magical sparkle to your gingerbread house creations with our large selection of edible glitters.

Tools Used

Unicorn Ear and Horn Silicone Mold
Edible Glitters
Edible Black Marker
1M Piping Tip

This artistic twist on a gingerbread house is sure to impress. The creator made edible paint by using powdered food coloring and grain alcohol (lemon extract can be used too). Rolled fondant created the perfect canvas for painting Van Gogh's Starry Night. The fondant was simply rolled out, cut to size, and allowed to dry before painting. Once the painted roof tiles were dry they were attached to the gingerbread roof.

Tip: Adding sanding sugar to the exterior walls of your gingerbread house is a beautiful way to add color and shine.

Tools Used

Black Cake Board
Black Sanding Sugar
Blue Sanding Sugar
Edible Gold Glitter Stars
Gold Sugar Pearls
Gold Nonpariels

Take a plunge into this "under the sea" gingerbread house creation. This house is all about the fondant details. Silicone molds and premade fondant were used to create mermaids, sea creatures, shells, and even a unique roof that fits perfectly with the theme. Gold sanding sugar was used to create a fun sandy bottom.

Tip: Silicone molds are a great way to add unique details to your gingerbread house creations.

Tools Used

Gold Luster Dust
Mermaid Tail Silicone Mold
Gold Shimmer Coase Sugar

Welcome to the house that screams 'Christmas Magic'! Picture this: a cozy pretzel fence decked out with edible gingerbread icing decorations, making it the most festive fence in town. And wait for it—the sidewalk? It’s not just any walkway, it’s crafted from chocolate bark, adding that delightful crunch as you stroll up to this enchanting house. But the real showstopper? The roof! It’s not your regular gingerbread—oh no! It’s made from colored chocolate wafers sprayed with edible glaze, giving it that jaw-dropping shine that catches the eye from miles away. And guess who's hanging out? Santa, his trusty elf, a reindeer, and a Christmas tree—all pre-made edible figures adding that holiday cheer. It's a gingerbread house straight out of a magical Christmas story, where every bite is filled with the spirit of the season!"

Tip: Our line of 3D edible Christmas figures add a delighful touch with no fuss. They are completely edible and perfect for adding character to your gingerbread houses.

Tools Used

Colored Chocolate Wafers
Edible Santa and Sleigh Cake Topper
Edible Glaze Spray
Mini Gingerbread Boy Icing Decorations

This sweet masterpiece is like an ice cream dream come true. We love the waffle cone trees standing tall, scoops of royal icing "ice cream" melting on the roof, and glittery cherries adding that extra pizzazz! But wait, there's more! The walls are decked out with royal icing piped to look just like those crispy waffle cones. It's a dessert lover's paradise, where every inch screams 'dig in and enjoy!

Tip: Royal icing isn't just for contructing your gingerbread house. Use it to create amazing details from the walls to the roof to the board. We carry convenient royal icing mix, to make the job easier.

Tools Used

Rainbow Jimmies
Multi-Color Chocolate Wafers
Red Techno Glitter
Red Sugar Pearls
Banana Candy Sprinkles

Step right into a real-life Candyland adventure with this gingerbread wonder! Imagine the classic game brought to sugary life, with the entire cake board decked out like the Candyland board. There are sucker trees sprouting up like magic, a roof that's sticks of gum, and icing grass so sweet you could almost taste it. And hey, the gingerbread men decorations? They're like the game pieces come alive, adding that extra touch of whimsy to this candy-coated delight.

Tip: We carry many premade edible decorations that add a professional touch to your gingerbead house with little effort. We have many Christmas themed edible decorations too!

Tools Used

Grass Piping Tip
Leaf Piping Tip
Gingerbread Men Icing Decorations
Gel Food Colors

Snoopy and his buddy Woodstock, made all cute from fondant, steal the show perched atop this gingerbread rendition of Snoopy's iconic doghouse. And get this—those doghouse walls? They're crafted from sticks of gum, giving it that classic touch. But wait, there's more! Charlie Brown's Christmas tree makes a cameo, completing the scene.

Tip: Characters from beloved Christmas shows are always a hit with children and adults alike.

Tools Used

Christmas Light Sprinkles
White Premade Fondant
12" Square Sturdy Cake Board

Welcome to the North Pole's sweetest spot—the reindeer stable gingerbread house! It's got all the festive feels, with a cereal roof giving it that rustic charm. Those walls? They're rockin' some edible chocolate rocks, adding serious detail that’ll make you do a double take. And speaking of detail, the walls aren’t just plain—they've got that cozy wood texture thanks to a nifty texture mat. Oh, and can’t miss Rudolph and the gang! Fondant reindeer, including the star himself, Rudolph, bring this stable to life. And wait for it—the pièce de résistance—a chocolate sleigh straight out of a chocolate mold!

Tip: Chocolate molds are a great option for creating decorative accents for your gingerbread house. We carry over a thousand chocolate molds and a huge selection of Christmas chocolate molds.

Tools Used

Santa Sleigh Chocolate Mold
Chocolate Rocks
Brick Texture Sheet
Silicone Bow Mold

As we wrap up this delightful journey through gingerbread wonderlands, it's clear that creativity knows no bounds when it comes to these edible masterpieces. From undersea adventures to candy-coated dreams and magical Christmas scenes, each gingerbread house showcased the imagination and skill of its creator. Whether it's waffle cone roofs, edible glitter, or chocolate bark sidewalks, these houses aren't just sweet treats—they're works of art that capture the essence of joy and celebration during the holiday season. So, grab your frosting and candies, and let these ideas inspire your own gingerbread adventures this festive season. Happy decorating