Biscoff Gingerbread Houses

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Did you know you can make an edible Christmas house with cookies? These Biscoff gingerbread houses are super fun and easy to make, and can be decorated with anything edible decorations that you like. The perfect Christmas activity for kids and adults!

mini gingerbread man in front of biscoff gingerbread house village

You guys have been loving my festive Biscoff recipes this year, so I'm bringing you another with these Biscoff gingerbread houses! They're cute, Christmassy, and honestly one of the funnest things I've made this December!

To be fair, this is less of a recipe and more of a Christmas craft. There's no baking required at all. You just whip up your icing, grab your cookies and decorations, and then assemble and decorate.

These are perfect for kids (and adults who love a crafty dessert moment), and they're ideal for Christmas parties or bake sales. They're just as fun to eat as they are to make, and I know you're going to love them! Let's get into it!

Ingredients and equipment

Here's a quick list of everything you need to make Christmas cookie houses:

Lotus Biscoff cookies: You'll need 3 for each house. I made 10 houses so used 30 cookies altogether. There are typically 32 cookies in a 250g pack.
Smooth Biscoff spread: This acts as a glue to stick the cookies together. Avoid crunchy spread, which can get caught in the piping bag and cause breakage.
Icing sugar: Plus a little bit of water, to make the 'snowy' icing.
Piping bags: One for piping the Biscoff spread and another for piping the icing. There's no need for piping tips- a small hole cut off the end of the bags will do the job!
Edible decorations: Cake sprinkles, edible glitter, crushed candy canes, or anything else you can think of!

decorated biscoff gingerbread houses on a wooden board

How to make Biscoff gingerbread houses

Step 1: Measure out 5 tablespoons of smooth Biscoff spread, give it a good mix to loosen it, then transfer it to a piping bag with a small hole cut off the end.

Step 2: Take one Biscoff cookies and lay it flat on your work surface- this will be the base of your house. Pipe a line of Biscoff spread along the two long edges of the cookie. Then take two more cookies and stand them upright on those lines of spread so they meet at the top, forming a triangle shape (like the roof of a house). Pipe a little extra Biscoff spread along the join in the middle to help hold the two cookies together securely.

biscuit gingerbread house stuck together with biscoff spread

Step 3: Repeat until you have 10 complete Christmas cookie houses.

Step 4: Now let's prepare the icing for decorating. Add 150g of icing sugar to a bowl then stir in 2-3 tablespoons of cold water, until you get your desired thickness. If it becomes too runny, just add more icing sugar to thicken it again.

Step 5: Transfer the icing into a strong piping bag with a very small hole cut off the end, then start decorating your cookie houses. You can use as much or as little as you like, so feel free to get creative! I piped some along the top of the roof and along the base. I also piped around the front of a few of my houses so I could stick on extra decorations.

placing crushed candy canes onto the biscuit house

Step 6: While the icing is still wet, stick on your choice of sprinkles and/or crushed candy canes. Let the icing harden then enjoy!

Christmas cookie house tips

Use smooth Biscoff spread, as the cookie pieces in the crunchy version can get stuck in the piping bag and block it.
Mix the Biscoff spread before adding it to your piping bag. This will help to loosen it and prevent your bag from bursting.
Add the decorations while the icing is still wet to prevent them from sliding off.
Work on one house at a time so the icing doesn't start setting before you've finished assembling.
Create a 'Christmas village' by placing the houses on a board covered with edible snow (desiccated coconut or icing sugar). You can place mini gingerbread men outside of the houses to really complete the look!

FAQs

How long do Biscoff gingerbread houses last?

These will keep well for around 3 days if you store them in an airtight container. I don't recommend freezing them as they can become soggy once defrosted.

Can I use other cookies for these houses?

You sure can! Any thin, finger-shaped cookies/biscuits will work well for this recipe. I've seen lots of people making them with malted milk biscuits, but you can also use something like nice biscuits or rich tea fingers. You can also make a savoury version with crackers, using cream cheese instead of icing, and herbs, seeds, and chopped veggies for decoration.

What other decorations can I use?

I used a variety of cake sprinkles, including gold stars, hundreds and thousands, and red pearls. I also used desiccated coconut to create a snowy effect, crushed candy canes, and mini chocolate beans (similar to mini M&Ms). Some other ideas are: chocolate chips or mini chocolate buttons, edible glitter, Biscoff crumbs and Starburst Minis. Avoid anything too heavy which might cause your houses to collapse.

lotus biscuit gingerbread house with edible decorations on it

More Biscoff desserts

I hope you like these Biscoff gingerbread houses! If you try them at home, leave a comment and rating below, and let me know what you decorated yours with! Enjoy!