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Last Updated December 29, 2020. Published December 23, 2020 Danielle Fahrenkrug | This post may contain affiliate links which won’t change your price but will share some commission.

Gluten-Free Gingerbread House Recipe

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Easy gluten-free gingerbread house to make at home with step-by-step recipe instructions! The gingerbread house dough is vegan and gluten-free so little ones can nibble on the raw dough as you make it!

Decorated gluten-free gingerbread house

Decorating gingerbread houses is another favorite holiday celebration I do with my kids. Most years we use a gingerbread house kit for convenience, but making a gluten-free gingerbread house from scratch can be so much fun to do with the kids! This gingerbread house recipe is from my vegan gluten-free gingerbread cookies.

SUPPLIES TO MAKE A GINGERBREAD HOUSE

First you need to gather all the gingerbread cookie ingredients to make the house, a bunch of candy for decorating, icing, and disposable icing piping bags. You will also need a parchment paper, a baking sheet, ruler, and kitchen knife (not serrated) for cutting out the shapes of the house. Don't worry, I provide the measurements needed😊. This recipe makes one gluten-free gingerbread house and I suggest making one recipe at a time.

GLUTEN-FREE GINGERBREAD HOUSE INGREDIENTS

For the gingerbread house you will need gluten-free flour, tapioca flour, baking powder, ground ginger, ground cinnamon, salt, maple syrup, molasses, coconut oil, and vanilla.

HOW TO MAKE THIS GINGERBREAD HOUSE RECIPE

STEP 1: In a large bowl mix together the dry ingredients. Then add the maple syrup, melted coconut oil, molasses, and vanilla. Using a spatula mix it together then using your hands continue to knead to cookie dough until it is well blended and the flour is combined.

STEP 2: Roll the dough out on parchment paper to be 1/4 thick (no less or the cookie may break).

Then using a ruler and knife start cutting out the shapes. During this process you will cut the sides of the house, roll the dough and cut the roof, then roll the dough and cut the last part of the roof. Here are the measurements and pieces you will be cutting:

  • 4 – 4×4 inch squares for the sides of the house
  • 2 – 5×3 inch high long triangles with a flat top for the roof
  • 2 – 4×3 inch high triangles for the sides of the roof

To make the four squares cut a large square that is 8×8 inches using the ruler.

Then make marks on all four sides that are at the 4 inch point and make 4 even squares. Transfer the pieces to a parchment paper lined baking sheet.

STEP 3: Then roll the dough out again and make the longer triangles with the flat tops. Make the dough 10 inches long by 3 inches high. Cut in on the sides so they are even. Transfer the pieces to the baking sheet.

STEP 4: Roll the dough out again to 1/4 inch thick and cut out 2 triangles that are 4 inches long by 3 inches high. To do so make one long cut that is 8 inches by three inches high. Cut in half then form into even triangles with the top point at 2 inches in. Transfer to the baking sheet.

STEP 5: Bake the cookies for 15 minutes. Let them cool on the pan for about 15 minutes then transfer to a cooling rack to finish cooling. Do not put together this gluten-free gingerbread house until they are completely cooled.

There will be leftover dough so feel free to make gingerbread men cookie shapes out of it!

ICING

For a dairy-free and gluten-free gingerbread house you can use coconut oil icing from the store. If diary is not an issue, regular vanilla icing can be used, a little less than 1- 16 ounce container per house. We made three houses and used two icing containers. Add the icing to a disposable icing piping bag and tie the top together with a rubber band (or I used a hair-tie!). Cut a small snip at the bottom of the bag to allow for the icing to come out for piping.

HOUSE DECORATIONS

Grab all your favorite candies to decorate the gluten-free gingerbread houses with. Here are few ideas:

  • chocolate coated candies such as M&M's
  • gum drops
  • fruit candy slices
  • cinnamon imperials/red hot's candy
  • Twizzlers
  • gummy bears
  • peppermint pieces
  • mini candy canes
  • licorice
  • red, green, gold, silver sugar sprinkles
  • Junior mints

ASSEMBLE THE HOUSE

To assemble the gingerbread house. Add icing to the rims of all the pieces.

STEP 6: Carefully place two of the four squares on a flat surface or dish. Add extra icing to the base to seal it. Do the same to the remaining two sides. Attach one of the long tops and the triangles. Seal all around with extra icing as needed. Add the last two roof pieces.

STEP 7: Let the gingerbread house dry completely. If the icing is not completely hardened the house may fall apart when it is decorated (learned that from experience!). Use the icing as a glue for all your candy pieces and decorate the house.

three decorated homemade gingerbread houses

PRO TIPS

I mention a few of these tips within the steps but here they are as a conclusion:

  • The dough will be hard or soft depending on the type of gluten-free flour used. I suggest using King Arthur Gluten-Free Flour or Bob's Red Mill 1-1 Gluten-Free Flour. The dough will be hard but will soften as you knead it.
  • Let the gluten-free gingerbread cookie pieces cool completely before assembling the gingerbread house together.
  • Once the house is assembled let the icing harden for a couple of hours before decorating or else the house may fall.

MORE FABULOUS HOLIDAY RECIPES

  • Vegan Gingerbread Man Cookies (Gluten Free)
  • Gingerbread Pumpkin Trifle
  • Vegetarian Spinach Cranberry Mushroom Wreath
  • Paleo Crackers
  • Gluten-Free Sugar Cookies
  • Christmas Crinkle Cookies
  • Healthy Christmas Tree Sugar Cookies

Now the fun begins! No need for a gingerbread house kit, a gluten-free gingerbread house can easily be made at home! Let's get started baking!

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Decorated gluten-free gingerbread house

Gluten-Free Gingerbread House Recipe

Easy gluten-free gingerbread house to make at home with step-by-step recipe instructions! The gingerbread house dough is vegan and gluten-free so little ones can nibble on the raw dough as you make it!
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Course: Dessert, Holiday
Cuisine: American
Diet: Gluten Free, Low Lactose
Prep Time: 25 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 40 minutes
Servings: 1
Calories: 2614kcal
Author: Danielle Fahrenkrug

Equipment

  • disposable icing piping bag

Ingredients

  • 2 1/2 cups gluten-free flour
  • 1/2 cup tapioca flour
  • 1 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup maple syrup
  • 1/3 cup molasses
  • 1/3 cup coconut oil melted
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 16 ounce container vanilla icing
  • candy for decorating

Instructions

Make the Gluten-Free Gingerbread House Cookie Pieces

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper. In a large bowl add the flour, tapioca flour, baking powder, cinnamon, ginger, and salt. Mix together with a spatula then add the maple syrup, molasses, coconut oil and vanilla extract and mix to combine and form a dough. Using your hands, knead the dough until all the flour is worked into it.
    kneading with hands gluten free gingerbread dough
  • Roll the dough onto parchment paper to a 1/4-inch thickness. Then using a ruler and knife start cutting out the shapes. During this process you will cut the sides of the house, roll the dough and cut the roof, then roll the dough and cut the last part of the roof. Here are the measurements and pieces you will be cutting:
    4 – 4×4-inch squares for the sides of the house
    2 – 5×3-inch high long triangles with a flat top for the roof
    2 – 4×3-inch high triangles for the sides of the roof
    To make the four squares cut a large square that is 8×8 inches using the ruler. Then make marks on all four sides that are at the 4 inch point and make 4 even squares. Transfer the pieces to a parchment paper lined baking sheet.
    four squares of gingerbread cookie dough for a gingerbread house
  • Then roll the dough out again and make the longer triangles with the flat tops. Make the dough 10 inches long by 3 inches high. Cut in on the sides so they are even. Transfer the pieces to the baking sheet.
    roof long triangle shapes
  • Roll the dough out again to 1/4 inch thick and cut out 2 triangles that are 4 inches long by 3 inches high. To do so make one long cut that is 8 inches by three inches high. Cut in half then form into even triangles with the top point at 2 inches in. Transfer to the baking sheet. There will be extra dough which can be used to cut out into extra cookies.
    how to cut out a gingerbread house out of cookie dough
  • Bake the cookies for 15 minutes. Let them cool on the pan for about 15 minutes then transfer to a cooling rack to finish cooling. Do not put together this gluten-free gingerbread house until they are completely cooled.
    baked gluten-free gingerbread cookie pieces for a house

Assemble the House

  • To assemble the gingerbread house. Add icing to the rims of all the pieces.
    gluten free gingerbread house pieces
  • Carefully place two of the four squares on a flat surface or dish. Add extra icing to the base to seal it. Do the same to the remaining two sides. Attach one of the long tops and the triangles. Seal all around with extra icing as needed. Add the last two roof pieces.
    table with gingerbread house candy for decorations and a built house kit
  • Let the gingerbread house dry completely. If the icing is not completely hardened the house may fall apart when it is decorated (learned that from experience!). Use the icing as a glue for all your candy pieces and decorate the house.

Notes

Icing Ideas:
For a dairy-free and gluten-free gingerbread house you can use coconut oil icing from the store. If diary is not an issue, regular vanilla icing can be used, a little less than 1- 16 ounce container per house. We made three houses and used two icing containers. Add the icing to a disposable icing piping bag and tie the top together with a rubber band (or I used a hair-tie!). Cut a small snip at the bottom of the bag to allow for the icing to come out for piping.
Decorating Ideas:
  • chocolate coated candies such as M&M's
  • gum drops
  • fruit candy slices
  • cinnamon imperials/red hot's candy
  • Twizzlers
  • gummy bears
  • peppermint pieces
  • mini candy canes
  • licorice
  • red, green, gold, silver sugar sprinkles
  • Junior mints
Notes 1:
  • This makes 1 house so make another batch for each gingerbread house.
  • The dough will be hard or soft depending on the type of gluten-free flour used. I suggest using King Arthur Gluten-Free Flour or Bob's Red Mill 1-1 Gluten-Free Flour. The dough will be hard but will soften as you knead it.
  • Let the gluten-free gingerbread cookie pieces cool completely before assembling the gingerbread house together.
  • Once the house is assembled let the icing harden for a couple of hours before decorating or else the house may fall.
Notes 2: Recipe nutrition is for the cookie alone and does not include the icing or gingerbread house decorations. 

Nutrition

Calories: 2614kcal | Carbohydrates: 468g | Protein: 31g | Fat: 83g | Saturated Fat: 63g | Sodium: 1224mg | Potassium: 2512mg | Fiber: 32g | Sugar: 191g | Calcium: 842mg | Iron: 18mg
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Danielle Fahrenkrug is the writer and photographer behind Delightful Mom Food. She is also a homeschooling mama who loves food, family, friends, and Jesus with a passion for wine, coffee, and cauliflower bbq pizza. Danielle is also the author for Dairy-Free Gluten-Free Baking Cookbook and Gluten-Free Dairy-Free Cookbook and founder of Delightful Mom Health, a line of high quality health supplements.

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  1. Meg partlow says

    December 25, 2020 at 1:44 am

    4 stars
    Hi! Merry Christmas – I discovered after I had already began baking, but your recipe is missing where to add the baking powder.

    I hope they come out okay!

    Reply
    • Danielle Fahrenkrug says

      December 25, 2020 at 2:13 am

      Hi Meg! Thank you so much for your comment, I just corrected that to add it with the dry ingredients. Please share how this turned out for you, and your experience:-). Happy Holidays!

      Reply
      • Meg Partlow says

        December 25, 2020 at 9:40 pm

        5 stars
        Turned out great! Very sturdy recipe for a great gluten free house!

        Reply
        • Danielle Fahrenkrug says

          December 25, 2020 at 9:44 pm

          Yay, so glad you enjoyed!

          Reply

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