How to Make a Gingerbread Barn

Learn how to make an adorable gingerbread barn that kids can help decorate.
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What You'll Need

From start to finish, the project will take three to four hours, so spread it over a few days and take your time. The results are worth it, as this Gingerbread Barn makes an enchanting centerpiece for a party or a wonderful gift.

To make the Gingerbread Barn you will need:

  • Rolling pin
  • Cookie sheets
  • Pastry bag and tip
  • Sharp paring knife
  • Scissors
  • Cardboard for patterns and barn base
  • Recycled potato chip can or other tall can (for silo)
  • Red construction paper (for silo)
  • Tennis ball (for silo top)
  • Aluminum foil (for silo top)
  • Double-stick tape (for silo)
  • Toy barn animals (for decor)
  • Printable Gingerbread Barn pattern (see below)
  • Gingerbread recipe (see below)
  • Royal icing recipe (see below)

 
To decorate the Gingerbread barn you will need:

  • One package of 5 Flavor Life Savers (for Barn Hex)
  • One package Wint-O-Green Life Savers (for cupola)
  • Two packages of Hubba Bubba Gummi Tape Shocking Strawberry (for barn siding)
  • Five to 10 licorice pieces, cut in small pieces (for pathway)
  • Chocolate graham crackers (for cupola)

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