Make sure you save some of the candy for decorating. While it’s not a house, these ninja gingerbread cookies might be the most unique kit yet. Plus, you get to do a little baking with the family.

More specifically, gingerbread ... house, using 7200 eggs, 180 pounds of butter and 3000 gallons of brown sugar in the process, finishing off the look with 22,304 pieces of candy for decoration ...

The simplest gingerbread house has four cookie walls and ... icing for glue and some sort of candy for decoration. Each kit should list what's included so you can take a look before buying.