At some point, most of us have embarked on the ever daunting yet tasty task of constructing a gingerbread house. Whether it’s a family tradition or something you decided to try on a whim one year, gingerbread houses are a holiday staple.
But seeing as this year the holidays are looking quite different, why not try out a different type of gingerbread house? Specifically, how about a gingerbread chicken coop?
Sure, it’s a little off-centre, but they’re cute, they’re quirky, and they’ll be another fun memory to add to your gingerbread making story log.
These coops have us clucking for joy.
Tractor Supply Company, a farm supply retail chain, has an awesome Create-A-Treat option that introduces customers to these festive Gingerbread Chicken Coop Cookie kits.
Just like a typical gingerbread house, this one is assembled with the packaged pieces and customers have the task of making their vision take flight.
Oh, we’re definitely going to tweet about this.
This playful kit includes the traditional gingerbread walls, white icing to hold it all together, and various candies for decoration purposes — because every cookie coop deserves sweet lights and a sugary wreath.
Finally, you can complete your tableau with three little chick cookies with candy beaks that will act as the residents of your cookie coop.
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Who wouldn’t love this cookie coop? It’s like it came directly from Santa Cluck himself.
You may have a loved one that has a chicken, or just loves them, or you may very well be the chicken lover of the family.
Either way, these are a great gift and too much fun to assemble with kids.
It may be time to go up, up and away with these gingerbread coops.
This may not be your garden variety gingerbread house, but we’re starting to think that Christmas just won’t be complete without a cookie coop. Pluck one up right away!
The Gingerbread Chicken Coop Cookie Kit is available for purchase in-store at Tractor Supply Co. for $7.99.
Let us know what you think of these sweet gingerbread chicken coops in the comments.
