You’ll Want to Make These Gingerbread House Alternatives

Gingerbread houses are holiday traditions, but if you want to switch things up a bit, there are tons of edible alternatives. So, forget the gingerbread, royal icing, and gumdrops, and build these holiday houses instead. Are you ready to take your gingerbread house to the next level?

Charcuterie Chalet

This viral food trend is a savory gingerbread house that uses the ingredients you would find on a charcuterie board. Meats, cheeses, fruits, pretzels, and nuts are all options for constructing your house.

Sugar Cube House

We didn’t think gingerbread houses could get any sweater, but apparently they can with sugar cube houses. Candy canes or candy corn roofs make these houses pop.

Veggie House

If you don’t have a sweet tooth, you can make a house with veggies. These colorful houses are healthy and creative.

Chocolate House

You’ll forget all about gingerbread after making chocolate houses. Start with chocolate molds and then add all of the candy go love for the finishing touches.

Pop-Tart House

Make a gingerbread house with your favorite breakfast treat. The best part of using Pop-Tarts is that they’re already frosted for a snow feel. Add other cereal and some candies to finish building your house.