When we think of winter holiday baked goods, gingerbread is always on the top of the list; particularly gingerbread houses.  According to Snack Food & Wholesale Bakery, when they bake, 59% of Millennials are baking with loved ones during the holiday season. Baking and building gingerbread houses is a terrific way for a group of friends and family to share some holiday fun.

Gingerbread houses are a MUST for the holiday season, ever wonder why a spiced cookie house decorated with sweets has become a holiday tradition?  We uncover this and more examining the roots of the classic cookie that has us raising the roof.

Did you know that the origin of the gingerbread house can be tied to the Grimm’s Fairy tale Hansel and Gretel and the witch that lived there?  They’ve been enchanting us ever since.

Can’t believe that 4,000 pieces of candy went into that giant gingerbread house!  That’s got to be close to an entire candy store’s worth!

Whether you’re crafting a gingerbread house of epic proportions, or something a bit more modest, make it one for the family record books by using gingerbread decorating kits featuring a range of bulk candies from the classic, to the elegant, to the unique.

We have all the ingredients for legendary gingerbread houses