Can I use a different Pop Tart flavor?

Absolutely. While strawberry gives that classic gingerbread-house color, feel free to try cookies & cream, brown sugar cinnamon, or any festive flavor you love.

How long will a Pop Tart Gingerbread House last?

If you’re not eating it (and many don’t), it can sit out for several days as a decoration. Just keep it somewhere cool and dry.

Can kids make this on their own?

Yes, with supervision for the cutting step. Once the angled pieces are done, kids can take over the entire build and decorating process.

What icing works best?

A tube of decorating icing gives great control and dries quickly. Royal icing also works if you want an extra-firm “glue.”

Can I make this ahead of time?

Definitely! Build it the night before so everything dries, then decorate the next day.

10 Magical Pop Tart Gingerbread House Ideas You’ll Love

Description

This fun and festive Pop Tart Gingerbread House is the easiest holiday craft you’ll make this season! Using just Pop Tarts, icing, and Christmas candy, you can build a colorful and charming edible centerpiece in minutes—perfect for kids, families, and anyone craving a no-fuss holiday project.

Ingredients

Scale

6 Strawberry Pop Tarts
1 tube decorating icing
Christmas candy (gumdrops, sprinkles, candy canes, etc.)

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Instructions

Lay out a piece of parchment paper to create your workspace.
Place 1 Pop Tart vertically in front of you.
Place two Pop Tarts horizontally—one to the left and one to the right—lining up their bottom edges with the vertical Pop Tart.
Find the center of the top edge of the vertical Pop Tart and cut downward at angles to meet the tops of the two horizontal Pop Tarts, creating a roof peak.
Use this cut piece as a guide to cut the same angles on a fourth Pop Tart for the back wall.
Reposition all Pop Tarts to form the house structure, placing the pointed pieces in front and back.
Use decorating icing to “glue” the walls together. Hold for a few seconds until they begin to set.
Add icing to the top edges and place the remaining two Pop Tarts as the roof.
Once the structure has dried, use icing to attach Christmas candy and decorate as desired.

Notes

For extra stability, let the icing dry for 10–15 minutes between major assembly steps.

Any Pop Tart flavor can work—choose festive colors or your favorites!

Kids can decorate once the cutting step is complete.

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 0 minutes
Category: Dessert / Holiday Craft
Method: No Bake
Cuisine: American