Allow me to re-ignite that fiery passion for the art of food by sharing these 17 elaborate gingerbread houses to drool over.

It’s the one time of the year when people tend to go ga-ga over gingerbread.

17 Elaborate CreativeGingerbread Houses

They spend hours and hours, meticulously decorating elaborate houses and cookies using the spice-laden treat.

If you’re a parent, you may have forgotten the true potential of the gingerbread house. You’ve likely been buried in graham crackers, a jar of store-bought frosting, and gumdrops.

17 Elaborate Gingerbread Houses to Drool Over

Allow me to re-ignite that fiery passion for the art of food by sharing these 17 elaborate gingerbread houses to drool over.

17 Elaborate Gingerbread Houses to Drool Over

1. Gingerbread Winter Village

Gingerbread Winter Village

2. Gingerbread Candy Factory

Gingerbread Candy Factory

3. Victorian Gingerbread House

Victorian Gingerbread House

4. Up on the Rooftop Gingerbread House

Up on the Rooftop Gingerbread House

5. Gingerbread House Cake

Gingerbread House Cake

 

6. Winter Wonderland Gingerbread House

Winter Wonderland Gingerbread House

7. Cozy Home Gingerbread House

Cozy Home Gingerbread House

8. Sweet Sleepy Cottage Gingerbread House

Sweet Sleepy Cottage Gingerbread House

9. San Francisco’s Painted Ladies Gingerbread House

San Francisco's Painted Ladies Gingerbread House

10. Tranquil Snowy Gingerbread House

Tranquil Snowy Gingerbread House

11. Oriental Gingerbread House

Oriental Gingerbread House

12. Woodland Gingerbread House

Woodland Gingerbread House

13. Teacup Gingerbread House

Teacup Gingerbread House

14. Ski Slope Chalet Gingerbread House

Ski Slope Chalet Gingerbread House

15. Santa’s Workshop Gingerbread House

Santa's Workshop Gingerbread House

16. Beautiful Blue Gingerbread House

Beautiful Blue Gingerbread House

17. Intricate Red Gingerbread House

Intricate Red Gingerbread House