8 Haunted Gingerbread Houses That Will Give You Chills

1 Ghostly Residence

Complete with a ghost and gravestones, this particular haunted house is surprisingly easy to make.

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2 Eerie Estate

It doesn't get much more creative than this haunted house, which features an incredibly intricate wrought-iron royal icing fence — check out the "turn back" message laced into the entrance, a graham cracker "trick-or-treat" welcome mat, and many more darling details.

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3 To-Die-For Digs

A tiled roof made from cereal and paved M&M's flooring give this towering house some unexpected whimsy. The best part: the templates and recipes are included so you have a game plan for making it yourself.

Photo by Emily Kate Roemer via Woman's Day

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4 Haunted Cottage

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We're thinking friendly ghosts live here. Royal icing and candy corn embellishments give this haunted home a classic Halloween look.

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5 Colorful Mansion

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Don't be afraid to incorporate bright hues into your haunted creation! Purple and orange decorations make this spooky home pop.

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6 Spooky Manor

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Unlike most of these houses, this stunner is made from german chocolate cake, buttercream frosting, and piped melted chocolate instead of the traditional gingerbread. "No fondant," it's creator (rightfully) boasts.

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7 Ghoulish Adobe

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This Spanish-style three-story is complete with an eyeball-lined walkway and ghoulish stained-glass windows. What's not to love?

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8 Dark Dwelling

Image Source: Oh Sugar Events

Chocolate candy rocks border the corners of this gingerbread mansion. Watch out for paranormal eyes poking out of the windows.

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Haunted Gingerbread Houses | Halloween

8 Haunted Gingerbread Houses That Will Give You Chills

1 Ghostly Residence

2 Eerie Estate

3 To-Die-For Digs

4 Haunted Cottage

5 Colorful Mansion

6 Spooky Manor

7 Ghoulish Adobe

8 Dark Dwelling

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1 Ghostly Residence

2 Eerie Estate

3 To-Die-For Digs

4 Haunted Cottage

5 Colorful Mansion

6 Spooky Manor

7 Ghoulish Adobe

8 Dark Dwelling

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