Welcome to Create A Treat® Gingerbread House Kit! We are your one-stop shop for all things gingerbread. Our passion is bringing families and friends together to create magical memories while decorating and enjoying delicious gingerbread houses.

Our Story

It all started 25 years ago as a small family business right here in the U.S.A. Our founders, John and Mary Smith, wanted to share their long-time family tradition of baking gingerbread houses from scratch. Each year they would spend hours mixing, rolling, cutting, baking, and decorating elaborate gingerbread homes with their children.

Seeing how much joy their family tradition brought, John and Mary wondered if there was a way to allow others to take part in the fun without the time-consuming process of making gingerbread from scratch. After months of testing recipes and designing prototype kits, the first Create A Treat® Gingerbread House Kit was born!

The inaugural kit was an instant hit with families in their local community. As excitement grew, John and Mary knew they were onto something special. In just a few short years their kits were being sold in stores across the country and a family tradition became a national phenomenon.

Our Mission

Our mission at Create A Treat® is to provide everything you need for a fun, easy, and delicious gingerbread decorating experience. We aim to bring family and friends together to unlock creativity, make memories, develop skills, and spread joy through the timeless tradition of decorating gingerbread houses.

We strive to create high-quality gingerbread kits using carefully sourced ingredients. Our pre-baked gingerbread panels are made with real molasses and spices for authentic flavor in every bite. The kits come with all the fixings like icing, candies, and accessories so you have everything at your fingertips to decorate an edible masterpiece.

Beyond quality ingredients, we develop innovative products so you can build basic houses or get creative with kits that make igloos, barns, trains and more! We also provide design ideas and decorating tips so first-timers can proudly show off their gingerbread houses.

Ultimately our goal is to be at the heart of a meaningful tradition that bridges generational connections. We want to spread the joy that comes from taking a bite of a gumdrop candy cane straight off your child’s just-decorated gingerbread roof. That’s the Create A Treat® difference.

Our Values

Everything we do at Create A Treat® aligns with our core values:

  • Bring People Together: Our kits unite families, friends, classrooms, and communities in a shared tradition.
  • Spark Creativity: We inspire decorators young and old to unleash their inner artist.
  • Make It Fun: Gingerbread houses create playful memories that last a lifetime.
  • Share Joy: The act of giving and decorating gingerbread spreads happiness.
  • Deliver Quality: We use real, thoughtfully sourced ingredients to craft keepsake creations.

Our values reflect that gingerbread houses are so much more than candy and cookies. They make an emotional connection through shared memories and timeless traditions.

Our Team

The Create A Treat® family has grown over the years, but we still consider ourselves a family business at heart. Many of our team members have been with us since nearly the beginning. Their expertise, passion, and dedication to our mission is the secret ingredient in every kit.

Our founders John and Mary have taken a step back from day-to-day operations, but still remain active board members. They take pride in seeing their family tradition span generations and become a beloved part of the holidays for so many.

Their daughter Sarah now serves as our CEO. She brings business leadership and innovation while staying true to the brand’s legacy. Sarah’s kids are even starting to help decorate prototypes and taste test new products!

In our production kitchen, Head Chef Janelle leads the recipe development team. She ensures every batch of gingerbread and icing meets our high-quality standards. On the operations side, Tyler keeps production running smoothly so kits are ready to ship each holiday season.

These are just a few of the dedicated team members who make Create A Treat® a reality. Every employee brings unique skills but shares a common belief in our mission. Together, we are continually improving while staying committed to our heritage.

Giving Back

Here at Create A Treat® we not only aim to spread joy through gingerbread, but also want to give back to our communities. Each year a portion of proceeds is donated to charity partners focused on children’s health and hunger relief.

The holidays can be a difficult time for families facing medical crises or food insecurity. We hope our contributions help make the season brighter for those in need.

Our employees also donate their time by decorating gingerbread houses that get delivered to children’s hospitals. Seeing little faces light up reminds us that giving is at the heart of the holidays.

Looking Ahead

As we celebrate over two decades of Create A Treat®, we are excited for what’s to come. Baking and decorating gingerbread houses is a tradition that has stood the test of time. Our commitment is to keep that tradition vibrant for generations to come.

We’ll continue innovating new gingerbread creations while sticking to our heritage of quality ingredients and family fun. Most importantly, we’ll keep spreading the joy of the holidays one gumdrop at a time.

Want to learn more about Create A Treat® Gingerbread House Kits? Browse our products, get decorating ideas, and become part of the gingerbread tradition!

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