Cheap Gingerbread House Kits: Where To Find Deals
Find $4 to $6 gingerbread house kits at four national chains and compare box size before you shop.
Cheap gingerbread house kits are available for about $4 to $6 at IKEA, Five Below, Target, and Walmart. A gingerbread house kit is a box with pre-cut cookie pieces, icing, and candy for building and decorating a small house. Prices change by store and season, and boxes differ in weight and contents.
Comparing size and what is included helps you judge value before you shop.
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What does cheap mean this season?
Budget kits cluster around $4 to $6 for a single small house. That range usually buys cookie pieces, icing, and candy in one box. IKEA lists its limited-edition VINTERSAGA Gingerbread house, 1 lb, at $4.99 for in-store Swedish-food-market purchase, according to IKEA's Holiday Treats listing.
Five Below lists its Build Your Own Gingerbread House Kit, 15.12 oz with cookie pieces, icing and candy, at $5.00, according to Five Below's kit listing. Target lists the Favorite Day Mini Holiday Gingerbread House Kit, 8 oz, at $4.00, according to Target's search listing for gingerbread kits. Walmart lists a Sparkle & Blush Gingerbread Cottage Kit, 15.87 oz, at $5.87 in its cookie-house category, according to Walmart's cookie-house category page.
Where should you look first?
Start with stores that carry food gifts and seasonal toys. IKEA sells its kit through the in-store Swedish food market, not regular furniture aisles. Five Below, Target, and Walmart list kits online with store pickup or delivery options that vary by location.
Check the seasonal aisle in person if the site shows limited stock. Call ahead during December weekends. Holiday stock moves fast, and shelf counts change quickly.
How do you compare boxes?
Weight and pieces matter more than box size. An 8-oz mini kit suits one child, while a 15- to 16-oz kit serves a small group activity. Target also lists larger options, including a Classic Gingerbread House Kit at $12.00 and a pre-built kit at $18.00.
Those cost more but may save time.
- Compare net weight in ounces before comparing price.
- Check whether icing and candy are included.
- Note pre-cut versus bake-first pieces.
- Look at suggested age and assembly time.
How do you avoid a wasted trip?
Gingerbread kits are seasonal and sell out quickly. Prices also vary by retailer, region, and year. Confirm current price and store stock on the retailer page before traveling.
Bring a backup choice in case the mini size is gone. Check the box for damage in the store. Broken cookie walls are hard to assemble, even with fresh icing.