Everything You Need to Build the Perfect Gingerbread House

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Shop all the essentials you need to make a festive gingerbread house for the holidays.

Making a gingerbread house is a fun holiday tradition that gets the whole family in the festive mood -- and it's one of the few Christmas decorations you can actually eat!

Whether you're baking the gingerbread cookie dough from scratch or using graham crackers, there are a few essentials you need to make the perfect one. ET Style has gathered must-have items for building and decorating an adorable gingerbread house, such as icing, baking sheet and, of course, candy.

Plus, be sure to check out our selection of holiday decor for your home and gifting ideas

Shop everything you need to build the perfect gingerbread house ahead.

Red and White Peppermint Candy Canes, 12 ct

Red and White Peppermint Candy Canes, 12 ct
Amazon

Red and White Peppermint Candy Canes, 12 ct

Candy cane is an essential for decorating a gingerbread house.

Piping Bags and Tips.jpg

Piping Bags and Tips.jpg
Amazon

Piping Bags and Tips.jpg

Make frosting decoration easy with this piping bag kit that also comes with piping bag couplers, tips and ties.

22-Piece Gingerbread House Village Set

22-Piece Gingerbread House Village Set
Home Depot

22-Piece Gingerbread House Village Set

If you're making your own gingerbread dough, be sure to have a good cookie cutter set for precise shapes. You can build a whole gingerbread village with this set. 

Signature Tackle Box

Signature Tackle Box
Dylan's Candy Bar

Signature Tackle Box

An assorted candy mix from Dylan's Candy Bar that includes gumdrops, gummies, chocolates and more.

Gingerbread House Kit

Gingerbread House Kit
Williams Sonoma

Gingerbread House Kit

If you want to keep things easy and simple, get a gingerbread house kit that comes with all the essentials ready to assemble: pre-baked gingerbread pieces, tray, icings and decorations. 

Red Cookie Icing

Red Cookie Icing
Target

Red Cookie Icing

For creating patterns and designs, royal icing made for cookies is best because it hardens as it dries. This bottle tip makes it easy to control for a detailed result. 

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