Cheez-It Gingerbread House Kit Sparks Frenzy—Plus 6 More Unusual Edible Kits You’ll Want to Build
From savory charcuterie chalets to a playful gummy house, these delightful kits bring joy
Gingerbread houses aren’t just made of cookies anymore! Now, you can build your own edible holiday house using a popular snack food: Cheez-Its! These iconic salty crackers star in a brand-new DIY kit that’s creating quite the buzz online—and it’s not the only unusual option available for shoppers this season. Keep reading to learn more about the new Cheez-It Holiday House now in stores, plus other edible build-it-yourself kits—from savory to sweet—you can snag for the holidays.
What makes the Cheez-It holiday house kit so unique
The Cheez-It brand has popped up in some rather peculiar products over the years, but maybe none as unusual as this! There’s now a DIY holiday house kit ($15.76) made entirely of the cheesy cracker. Yes, the walls and roof are cheese-flavored cookie pieces, and the kit even comes with some traditional Cheez-It crackers to use as shingles.
Though the house itself may be savory, the decorations are not. The kit includes premade icing to use for assembling and securing the candy (in the shape of green balls, red candy canes and gingerbread men) to the Cheez-It house.
Shoppers are having a field day with this one
News of this seasonal kit dropped over the summer, and it caught everyone by surprise. Now that it’s officially in stock at select retailers, people have been quick to share their thoughts.
“I can smell this picture,” someone commented on a Facebook post about the new house. Several shoppers seemed to find the kit unappealing, but many were open to the idea.
Most of the remarks haven’t been about the Cheez-It “cookie” base itself, but the decision made by the company to provide icing and candy decorations with it. The suggestions made were likely a much better match for the crackers!
“I wish it came with squirtable cheese instead of icing…bacon bits, chives, and pretzels to decorate,” shared one critic.
Another approved of the kit’s sweet treats, but he thought the traditional icing should have been swapped out for another appealing option.
“I would have used caramel icing since caramel and cheese pairs well. Like Chicago Mix popcorn,” commented an Instagram user on another post.
More creative kits to try
Love the idea of thinking outside the traditional gingerbread box? Here are some other fun nontraditional options that you’ll be eager to build this holiday season!
Savory kits you’ll love
Hickory Farms Charcuterie Chalet
This charming chalet will be the talk of any seasonal gathering—it gives a unique spin to the classic charcuterie board! The ready-to-built kit ($29.74) has everything you need to put the savory structure together.
It includes:
- Cracker walls
- Beef salami slices
- White cheddar cheese spread
- Cranberry & sesame nut mix
- Sharp cheddar blend
- Three cheese & onion blend
- Tree cutter
The box shows just how impressive the chalet can look once put together, especially the salami roof and tree-shaped cheese slices positioned next to the house. You can even add a few sprigs of rosemary to the roof for an extra touch.
World Market’s Charcuterie Chalet
There’s yet another delicious charcuterie option available at World Market stores! The $29.99 kit, though similar to the Hickory Farms, has its own twist on the classic gingerbread house.
In this kit, you’ll receive:
- Cracker walls
- Salami shingles
- Brie cheese spread
- Parmesan snow
- Fruit and nut ornaments
- Pretzel windows
- Dehydrated orange decor
- Piping bag
- Gloves
The nuts can be used to make everything from a path to windows, while the cheese spread can be piped on the cracker wall to form a picturesque door.
For those with a sweet tooth
Mid-Century Modern Gingerbread House
Your gingerbread house will be the talk of the neighborhood thanks to its unique architecture style. The World Market find ($16.99) has everything you need to build the home, from the prebaked cookies to decorative candies. We especially love the candy cane pieces being used as columns!
Christmas Gummy House Kit
You’ll feel like you’re playing with LEGO again thanks to this fun option ($8) at Target! The instructions explain how to create the paper structure first, then what you need to do to cover it in the red, green and white gummy building blocks. Finish by garnishing with two gummy candy canes.
Oreo E-Z Build Chocolate Cookie Train
Can’t resist the classic cookie? You’ll have a blast with this simply sweet DIY train set! The kit ($15.76) comes together with traditional Oreo cookies, Oreo-flavored cookies and plenty of creme icing and candy to give your train a festive spin.
Chicken Coop Gingerbread Kit
Farmers and animal lovers will appreciate this too-cute option ($9.99) sold at Tractor Supply Co. Instead of a traditional house, you’ll be building a coop for two cookie chicks. Use the icing and candy pieces to add windows, doors and a string of holiday lights around the top of the coop.
Whether you create a savory home or a sweet cookie train, there’s plenty of edible holiday fun to be had this season!
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