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The 10 steps below match the sheet in your box, so you can start building right now.
What’s in the box
- Cookie piecesfront, back, 2 sides, 2 roofsx 6
- Frosting bagsone to decorate, one to gluex 2
- Candy toppingsgumdrops, candy pearls, candy buttons and a peppermint swirlx 1 set
- Gingerbread mana cookie to stand out frontx 1
- Santa figurea sugar Santa for the yardx 1
- Display traythe snowy base it stands onx 1
Have these ready
- A clean, flat table
- Paper towels
- Scissors, for a grown-up to use
- About an hour, plus drying time
10 steps
About 1 hr+ drying time. The numbers match the sheet in your box.
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Step 1: Unwrap the cookie pieces
Peel the plastic wrap off every cookie piece and lay them flat on a clean table.
TIPTry not to nibble them just yet!
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Step 2: Get the frosting bags ready
Snip a tiny tip off the decorating bag and a bigger tip off the glue bag.
TIPA grown-up should handle the scissors.
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Step 3: Open the candy toppings
Open the candy and sort it into little piles so everything is easy to grab.
TIPThis is your design, plan where things go.
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Step 4: Frost each cookie piece
With the decorating bag, pipe frosting onto one piece at a time. Swirls, zigzags, dots, anything you like.
TIPWork on one piece at a time so it stays neat.
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Step 5: Stick on your candies
Press candies into the frosting while it is still soft, then let each piece set.
Wait 10 min: let the pieces dry before you build
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Step 6: Glue the front wall
Pipe glue frosting along the side edges of the front piece, then press a side wall onto each edge.
TIPHold gently for a moment so they grab.
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Step 7: Add the back wall
Glue the edges of the back piece and press it onto the open ends of the side walls. Four walls, done!
TIPLet the box settle before the roof goes on
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Step 8: Put the roof on top
Pipe glue along the top edges, set both roof pieces on, and hold for 30 seconds.
Wait 15 min: let it set before you decorate
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Step 9: Finishing touches
Add icing and any leftover candy. Dots, drips, snowy drifts, patterns, make it yours.
TIPStart at the top and work your way down.
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Step 10: Show everyone what you made
Set it on the display tray and call everyone over. You built a real gingerbread house.
If something goes sideways
Quick fixes for the usual wobbles.
A wall feels wobbly
Hold it a little longer and it will lock in place. The frosting works like glue, so the longer you wait, the stronger it gets.
The frosting is stiff or lumpy
Massage the pouch for 1 minute before you pipe. It comes out nice and smooth.
The roof keeps sliding
Let the four walls settle before the roof goes on. Then pipe glue along the top edges, hold both roof pieces for 30 seconds, and wait 15 minutes before you decorate.
The candy won’t stick
Press candy in while the frosting is still soft. If it has already dried, pipe a fresh dot of frosting and press the candy into that.
A piece arrived broken
Email support@livaclean.com with a photo and we will make it right.
Questions
Is the gingerbread actually edible?
Yes. It’s fresh-baked and vacuum-sealed. Most families display their house through the holidays before eating it.
How long does it last?
On display at room temperature it holds up for 3 to 4 weeks. Check the Best Before date printed on the box. Once opened, keep any leftover gingerbread in an airtight container.
What age is this for?
Ages 8 and up, with younger helpers welcome alongside an adult. It contains small candy parts, so it’s not for children under 3.
What if a piece breaks in shipping?
Email support@livaclean.com with a photo and we will make it right.
What makes the glue frosting hold?
It’s a thicker frosting made for building. Pipe it along the seams, hold for a moment, and it grips.
What about allergies?
Allergy advice: Contains wheat, soy. Manufactured in a facility that processes milk, egg, peanut and tree nuts (almonds, hazelnuts and walnuts), sesame seed.
The Santa figure (icing figure) contains pork gelatin. The full ingredient list is printed on the box. Boxes sold outside the US can list allergens differently, so always check the label on your box.
Something not right?
Broken piece, missing candy, a house that won’t stand? Email us and we will make it right.
Email support@livaclean.comAdd a photo and your Amazon order number so we can sort it out fast.
