Are you planning the perfect gingerbread house to decorate your home this Halloween? You might already have the ultimate Halloween gingerbread house kit. You might also be building from the ground up or brainstorming lots of spooky ideas. These tips and tricks will get you started!

Assembling the House

Although assembling a gingerbread house may seem daunting, it’s actually quite simple! Just follow these easy steps and you’ll have a spooky (or cute!) little house in no time.

1. Start by gathering all of your materials. You’ll need a gingerbread house kit (or pre-made gingerbread from your favorite recipe,) some icing (either store-bought or homemade), and some candy or other decorations for the outside of the house.

2. Once you have everything, begin by assembling the walls and roof of the house according to the instructions that come with the kit. It’s usually easiest to start with the walls and then add the roof on top.

3. Once the basic structure of the house is assembled, it’s time to start decorating! Use the icing to “glue” on candy or other decorations, and get creative! You can make your gingerbread house as spooky or as cute as you want.

Gingerbread Alternatives

Gingerbread houses are a classic Halloween tradition, and they’re also relatively easy to make. However, if you’re not a fan of gingerbread, there are plenty of other options for you to choose from.

One alternative is to make a graham cracker house. These are just as easy to make as gingerbread houses, but they’re much less messy.

Another option is to make a candy house out of Rice Krispie treats. These are even easier to make than either gingerbread or graham cracker houses, and they’re sure to be a hit with the kids.

Pop-Tarts^® houses are increasing in popularity due to their sturdiness and easy setup. Some flavors make excellent gingerbread house options because of the colors and designs!

Decorating the House

If you want to make your gingerbread house extra special for Halloween, there are a few things you can do to give it a spooky makeover. First, if you’re using a store-bought gingerbread house kit, you can add some black icing around the windows and door to create a spookier look.

You can also use black food coloring to dye the royal icing or fondant that you’ll be using to decorate the house.

Try placing candy spiders or bugs on the roof or around the door and windows. You could also make ghosts out of white fondant or marshmallows and prop them up in front of the house.

If your Halloween gingerbread house will have lots of details, consider decorating the walls before assembling the structure. This gives you plenty of room to work on a flat surface.

How to Use Candy on Halloween Gingerbread Houses

Looking for some creative ideas to decorate your gingerbread house? Check out these tips for using Halloween candy to create a spooky, fun, and festive gingerbread house!

– Use candy corn as roof shingles or fence posts.
– Place gummy worms crawling along the eaves or around the door.
– Make a graveyard scene with tombstones made from chocolate wafers or graham crackers.
– Create ghosts with marshmallows. Draw spooky faces with black icing.
– Turn your gingerbread house into a haunted castle by adding turrets made from ice cream cones. Decorate them with candy cobwebs and spiders.
– Use orange and black colored marshmallows to create a pumpkin patch.
– Get creative with chocolate candies and use them to create all sorts of spooky scenes and characters.
– Use licorice laces to create spider webs or fences.

How to Make Your Halloween Gingerbread House Stand Out

When it comes to Halloween, there are many ways to make your gingerbread house stand out. Here are a few more ideas to make your spooky house really stand out:

🎃 Make it your own. Put your own personal touch on your gingerbread house by adding special details that reflect your style. For example, you could add a personal message to the front door or use different colors of icing to create a one-of-a-kind design.

🎃 Add a graveyard scene. This is a perfect way to use up any leftover candy you have lying around. You can also add gummy worms, ghosts, or bats for a spooky effect.

🎃 Harvest a Spooky Pumpkin Patch! This is a fun and festive way to decorate your gingerbread house. Use candy pumpkins or make your own with orange icing and use green licorice vines to create pumpkin stems. Top it off with mini chocolate pumpkins or other fall-themed candies.

Tips & Tricks

Making a gingerbread house is a fun and festive way to celebrate Halloween! Here are some tips and tricks to help you make the perfect gingerbread house:

🎃 If you’re making the gingerbread dough, be sure to add extra spices to give it that Halloween flavor. Ginger, cloves, and nutmeg are all great choices.

🎃 Start with a strong foundation. Use a sturdy base for your gingerbread houses, such as a foam board or thick cardboard. This will help keep everything in place and prevent your house from toppling over.

🎃 Use a cookie cutter to cut out spooky shapes for your gingerbread house, such as ghosts, bats, or witches.

🎃 Get creative with your decorating! Using candy corn or orange and black icing are great ways to add a Halloween touch to your gingerbread house.

🎃 Almost any snack can be dipped in chocolate and used as fencing, windows, and other structures. Don’t be afraid to get creative!

🎃 Halloween isn’t just orange and black. Purple and green are popular Halloween colors that would work well on your Halloween gingerbread house. Red and black also make a great team!

🎃 If you want your gingerbread house to be extra sturdy, make sure to use plenty of royal icing to hold everything together.

🎃 Most importantly, have fun! Making a gingerbread house is a great way to get into the Halloween spirit!

Conclusion

Making a gingerbread house is a fun and festive way to celebrate Halloween. With just a few simple supplies and some creativity, you can make your own spooky gingerbread house that will be the talk of the neighborhood.

Get all the inspiration and details from our Halloween Gingerbread House board on Pinterest!

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