Indestructible Gingerbread House Recipe, Family Competition, Viewers Judge!!!

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[@MaryinWilm]

I have to vote team A because of All the “licks” of love they added 😂😂😂

[@Margo5050]

😂

[@tamara-lnlhomestead1441]

Harrison licking the candy canes, then doing shhh 😂❤

[@KSKAZNative5]

Agreed, Team A. Thank you for sharing with us this beautiful day with the family. Merry Christmas 🎄❤

[@ninanoon6033]

I saw that too. Love it, they are too young… 😂😂😂

[@ilzetuceka9610]

My as well for A, they all looked so beautiful 🤩❤️🎉

[@lorrainerichardson3280]

The whole episode wins, each house was made with personality. Everyone gets bragging rights, just love it!!

[@aryroy9158]

Ohhh! I like that, " the whole episode WINS!! YES! YES!!!

[@terrietanner8503]

I agree!!! ❤ EVERYONE wins!!! 👏🏻 This was GREAT! I didn’t get to do any Christmas baking this year, and it was fun to live vicariously through the Zimmermans!! ❤️🥰

[@tonyaholt2453]

My mother (81) and I absolutely enjoyed watching your video! We loved all of the houses, but my mom was most impressed with Team A “Winter Wonderland” because they seemed to think it out and discussed what they were making…the pond was adorable! We loved that they would occasionally lick the icing! LOL. God bless you all

[@sandramurphy6951]

All of the Gingerbread houses were beautiful but my vote goes to team A. Those boys worked so hard to build their Winter Wonderland you must be so proud of them. Good Luck to all.

[@jharvey93]

Oh my! This is a hard decision to make. Everyone did such a great job of building their houses and the creativity was awesome on each and everyone. But I must say that the Wedding Chapel really speaks to me. I love the stain glass windows and the spire on top. So that gets my vote. Thank you all for letting us watch your family enjoying this time together.

[@lisaosterbauer1565]

I misss doing gingerbread houses chapel is my vote

[@janeanfunk9991]

I think everyone did an awesome job !!!

[@faithfletcher8740]

All of them are fantastic, but I can only imagine the resolve and determination it took for Harrison and Kendrick to build theirs! So team A!

[@annschluchter2962]

Boy oh boy!😊 I want to make a gingerbread house!!!❤❤❤

[@delyndahendricks7510]

Great job, everyone! I appreciate how everyone had chosen their teammates, and all the efforts and creativity in the cabin creation. I’m choosing Team A, the little boys. They had great imagination, and their teamwork was inspiring. Good job, Kendrick and Harrison!

[@whitestone4401]

What a fun event! God bless this hardworking, joyful momma! Just inspiring. I can’t vote for a favorite, they’re all amazing. I vote mom the winner for all of her efforts and kindness.

[@dawnworrill5950]

I was telling my husband that I wish I had a 10th of Rutha Ann's energy!

[@futurekron]

TEAM A all the way! I love that they licked the porch poles. It's those extra touches.... However, Team B is right up there, too. Seriously, they're ALL pretty darn amazing.

[@robinholbrook8296]

Yea, a toss up for team A or B. I voted A

[@anniepesaniello]

Team E ❤

[@reneephilmon]

There's just something about that pond in the Winter Wonderland by team A that really secured the lead for me, and their Christmas lights on their house. Loved how different they all were, and all of the cute details!

[@ceceliaweeks896]

Team A all the way! All were beautiful and I loved the Wedding Chapel, but I based my decision on several factors: age, creativity, level of experience, taste testing of ingredients, overall building process, and entertainment value. Team A it is! Congratulations to all participants for a job well done! ❤️🎄

[@bonnie5601]

Team B but all were INCREDIBLE!!!!

[@keiheaherakiwi1611]

Can’t decide they were all made with love, the entire family wins 🎉

[@tammyf8921]

Every cabin has unique features. Each one is so adorable. The little boys winter wonderland is so creative. The pond, porch roof with supports, light details, and snow make it so charming. Love the windows and steeple on the wedding chapel. It is so detailed. The walkway, pile of wood, and “bushes” of the baby moon cabin is so cute. The fire, sled, and greenery in the cozy cabin make it realistic. The getaway cabin’s gable and archway add to its charm. That said, I think the little boys cabin is the winner. Team A. The other teams definitely inspired their creativity.

[@cherylpresleigh6403]

Wow! The creativity of each build, including the youngest teams, was impressive. Clearly well thought out to fit the season of life each team was in. This is so hard. Two big events happening soon made for unique builds…this time I’m going with Team C, the Wedding Chapel. I loved them all! MERRY CHRISTMAS 🎄 TO THE WHOLE ❤️ FAMILY. 💚

[@barbara31655]

They all came out spectacularly but my favorite would be the Wedding Chapel just because of all the towers on the roof top. You can see the joy in everyone's faces as they made these beautiful houses.

[@missykuss9975]

Honorable mention to Harrison and Kendrick because they worked so well together! (No small feat for two young boys!) They’re all wonder but I vote for the Wedding Chapel.

[@21pilots76]

Being a cake decorator for over 35 years, they all have their own uniqueness! Very creative! 😊 They're all winners! What a great family activity! Blessed Christmas Zimmerman family and safe travels!! ❤ The pigs are going to have a feast!!

[@amyroberts7248]

Yes I agree.

[@carmenboatright9736]

I loved the little boys’ energy and creativity and their stay-with-it attitude. Team A gets my vote.

[@evanorvell8368]

I LOVED it! (Especially Harrison licking the peppermint sticks and shushing you!)

[@brendahoffman6002]

I vote for team A, they did a fabulous job and I just love the front porch! Also the pond was a great added touch.

[@patriciashiery6735]

"this is the get away cabin where no one comes to see us" 😂I feel ya momma! You all did remarkably well, Love the chapel! But my vote goes to Team E!

[@lorenstribling6096]

I worked my way thru college as a professional cake decorator. All of these houses Are beautiful. I love how different they are reflecting each team's personality. All of you are winners.

[@kellybogart8557]

Team B with the fire outside was what caught me. It was so hard to choose they were are so awesome.

[@lighthseskr]

Such a difficult decision because they were all really fantastic. We vote Team B, Cozy Cabin. Love the toboggan and porch!

[@MaryEllen920]

What a wonderful family activity! I'm voting for Team A although choosing was hard. The cottage names were indicative of each team's heart and made me smile.

[@leahwarsing3770]

I absolutely love team A cabin...those little guys did a great job. The whole family did wonderful, such a great tradition.

[@sheilaross6791]

They were all wonderful! C and E were exceptional. Thank you for sharing. What a great idea!

[@connief5154]

It is so hard to decide which one to pick. I loved them all. I too was smiling the whole video. The little boys were so creative even adding the pond, they did a great job, but I think I'm going to have to vote for Team C with the wedding chapel. You can see the excitement in their upcoming wedding. But you have to give each team a round of applause for doing such a great job. Thanks for letting share in your fun. Bravo to all!!

[@yormagirljenny]

Such a fun family event!They were all so great! Cozy Cabin.

[@aviswashington570]

😂This was wonderful; all was so beautiful, but Team B, with the dog house fire pit and the side yard, was very nice.

[@WaverlyJ]

Team B! They were all precious though. The whole episode wins :)

[@bethford2334]

What a fun activity! I have to say I was torn between Team D and Team E, but I have to go with Team D. Each gingerbread house was so cute and there was so much effort into the designs. Whoever the winner is, they all deserve some bragging rights - good job!

[@joyceeagle6400]

I must say that you guys are getting good at this. I have been a Wilton instructor and I have taught gingerbread house making. You all did fantastic in your building. The little boys (team A) did great for their age. Team B had great creativity. I loved team C for their building capabilities and the best decorating and neatness was team D. Team E did all the hard work mixing, cutting and baking for everyone I can see why you wanted a relaxing cabin. Your gingerbread looked very good. Overall I vote for team C. Best wishes everyone. Merry Christmas!!

[@kimcwhite6509]

Wow, you're an expert if you've instructed for Wilton!👏

[@susanrehak398]

Team C

[@cupcakegirlie16]

Cozy cabin with the messy wood pile and fire pit!!

[@debbarnett4250]

Team C The Wedding Chapel gets my vote. They were all great and each one so creative. A lovely family tradition!

[@patz780]

This is such a hard decision. All of them are so good and I’m torn between the Wedding Chapel and the Baby-Moon House, but in honor of the wedding to come, I vote for the Wedding Chapel.

[@threerivershomestead]

My vote is for the chapel!!! Great work, Zimmermans! ❤

[@bhive6026]

Me too....very talented group.

[@dianekeiser9415]

Wedding chaple.

[@user-nu2dy6sd5i]

I love them all! But I'll vote for team C.

[@miehoen6212]

My vote is for team C, the Wedding Chapel, although they were all very nice, but the wedding chapel stood out.

[@beebasd5401]

Team B, the cozy cabin. I love them all.

[@user-yq8yo3vq1i]

The Wedding Chapel gets my vote, but all of the Gingerbread creations are creative and adorable!

[@deda9338]

❤ the Wedding Chapel my second choice would be for the Get-Away Cabin but they were all so good. Had to laugh at Harrison licking the candy, he put his Extra Touch of Love into it! Well done and all were really Great!

[@lauriesylvia985]

What a creative family! ❤❤❤Everyone did amazing! Congratulations to the almost married couple!

[@debravanzant1962]

All of them were wonderful. Hard to pick just one..I did love the detail of Team B’s house.

[@LauraML-qt5oq]

I vote for Team A, those boys worked so hard and did a lovely job!!! MERRY CHRISTMAS and enjoy your time with your mom and family!!!

[@Peachlady222]

There were moments throughout that made me smile and watching it again was just as touching. Every house reflects the personality of its builders. Even the names! What a great 2024 your family will have. A wedding and a grand baby! 💒👩‍🍼You will be the best grandma ever. What great memories you made for everyone. Your prep before the build with plenty of supplies within easy reach of each team made it so everyone could concentrate on their house (mostly). To vote for just one is next to impossible. Harrison licking the porch post and looking right in the camera and shushing us was priceless. Then, crossing his arms and commenting about how good it looked at the end was great.

[@122369smuggs]

Cozy cabin... THE DOG HOUSE... PERFECT

[@loriadair3631]

Team B Cozy Cabin is awesome. That one has my vote.❤

[@marthaconover5027]

Team D the Baby moon was my favorite. I can’t believe how well they all came out, great job by every team!

[@lindamickel8545]

Since you’re not eating the gingerbread you might want to try “construction gingerbread “. Use corn syrup instead of molasses. Molasses makes a softer cookie. Great job, wonderful tradition

[@DDiamondRRuby]

I am voting for B but they all looked great and you had so much fun doing it. That's what counts.

[@serebeSZ2]

They are all so well-done! Everybody deserves a ribbon. 1st place - The Wedding Chapel, 2nd place - The Cozy Cabin, and 3rd place - Winter Wonderland. Have a wonderful family gathering and safe travels!

[@Karomatics]

Wow! Everyone did so good! It really is hard to choose. I was very impressed with the little boys. So I’m voting Team A!!! Great job boys!!!!

[@natalia199301]

Ruth, Merry Christmas and Thank You for a great year of Amazing leaning and Blessings. You are what this world needs. Thank You for just being a great Blessing for me! You are All winners…A family that plays together stays together!

[@hopewellinfo3321]

I loved them all but I loved the creativity of team A! The little boys were so creative and showed wonderful team work for such young people! I loved how the peppermint sticks were enjoyed! 😊

[@thefoxesvideos9521]

This is hard and beautiful. They all tell a little message. But I feel two little boys showed so much creativity as well as working so nicely together. Team A Winter Wonderland

[@Grammysgarden]

Merry Christmas 🎄 This was hard to decide. The little guys did such a wonderful job but so did everyone. The Wedding Chapel was my favorite, what looked like stain glass windows and the detail got my vote. Safe travels and blessings.

[@lorigreen2192]

Oh, that looks like so much fun! It was a hard decision but I really loved the wedding Chapple. So much thought and creativity went into that. Plus, I loved seeing that you were watching Monday night football. I recognized my Seahawks! Merry Christmas ❤

[@miles-away]

I loved each one and especially the smiles. Team A has to be my favorite because of the imagination the little boys expressed in their design. Nothing like a lick….

[@kitkatbess]

Our vote is a tie between A and C! A because it was well planned and the boys had so much joy, innocence and adventure in their creation. C because of it's originality and the stained glass. Loved the family bonding time!

[@JillBarylski-mk6jr]

This was awesome to see, all the houses were beautiful. The get away cottage was my favorite.❤

[@stephskipcain4599]

Wedding chapel. We had a hard time voting. They were all awesome. Thank you for sharing your beautiful family with us. 😊

[@dorothykelley1881]

These children are very blessed to have such a special family...

[@vivmontet3184]

Absolutely beautiful! Great teamwork & houses Zimmermans! A vote goes out to each of you!❤️ Safe travels & Merry Christmas to all!

[@Nolly1960]

I truly cannot decide, each house has a special meaning to each team.. all I know is I smiled the whole time I watched the decorating… Merry Christmas to you all and a very Happy 🙏✝️☃️❄️new Year..

[@emilyblaisdell2073]

It's really tough to choose! They all look great. I'd say team D. Loved the simplicity of team E's also.

[@marydues4687]

Oh my, they are all so wonderfull. In the end Team A stole my heart with the strings of lights. So cute.

[@leeannembrey4167]

I vote.... The whole VILLAGE! Just like y'all, it's absolutely lovely together ❤😊 God bless.

[@cathydavis7041]

What a perfect family fun night. It was a hard choice... Team D (the chapel) everyone has a great imagination. Team A used a little saliva to get the candy cane posts to stick. 🍭 😂😂😂

[@chrissnyder5584]

Oh, how I loved watching this! So much happiness and fun! Precious memories for everyone! I loved them ALL, but Team C, Wedding Chappell, was my favorite!

[@kelliejackson6633]

Oh my Lord, how fun was that?!!! They were all great but I was captivated by the little guys and their imaginations. I loved the Christmas lights that they put on the roof. That was so cool guys! Great job!

[@MeggieB510]

I vote team A. Such creativity and imagination for their age! They were all wonderful…..great family activity!

[@beckyvoisine6438]

All the cabins are wonderful and it looks like you all had so much fun. My vote is for Team D, the baby moon cottage.

[@WillowsGarden]

Hello Zimmerman family! This was very hard to decide with all the creativity. Team C and Team A second, but everyone did a fantastic job. I hope you all have a very blessed Christmas and safe travels! 🙏❤️🎄

[@laker9667]

All are beautiful! Team A was very creative with the house and so much thought into the yard. Well done boys.

[@vanessapage8863]

I just recently stumbled onto your channel and am loving watching you and your family. I always learn something, and I am amazed by your family. Being a 68 year old retiree, the way you teach your family takes me back to my own childhood and the way I was raised.❤

[@silver_threads]

Oh my goodness...this video made the smile the entire time!! Even have some little smiley tears as you introduced each team and their cottages. Such a difficult decision...but I just gotta go with Team A - Winter Wonderland. Those boys were so focused and came up with a lovely cabin. In the beginning I thought that roof was looking like it would not work, but it came together so well! As others have said, all the cabins are lovely and each team deserves congratulations on a job well done! Merry Christmas to you and your! Enjoy your time with your dear mom and siblings!n Blessings, Marie

[@NancyS-qx3ez]

Thanks for a wonderful video! All of the gingerbread houses were amazing. I would have to vote for Team C. Ruthann, may you and your family have a very Merry Christmas and a wonderful 2024! 🎄🎉

[@jshiscox]

They were ALL great but our vote is for Team B❤

[@andreachastain2913]

They were all spectacular! I really enjoyed watching all the creativity and effort that went into each one. Everybody wins!

[@kathryncurry8728]

Wow, they all turned out so beautifully, but if I had to pick just one, it would be……Team C, the wedding chapel. Wonderful family tradition you’ve created! Merry Christmas to you & your family 🎄

[@cherylkygirl7181]

Another great video Mrs Zimmerman. Thanks so much for all the wonderful information you have shared with me and the rest of the world!

[@geminiwolf6817]

My Husband and I loved the episode. We enjoyed it greatly. With that said He said.. "The Wedding Chapel"

[@nolabeauchesne5085]

Loved them all and enjoyed watching the build! But the little boys Winter Wonderland get my vote. I was amazed they worked so well together!

[@kellycochran4007]

They all look so good! The wedding chapel has my vote!!! Thank you for sharing this sweet competition with us.

[@parrotjordy]

I vote for the Wedding Chapel, second place was for the two boys, they worked so well together and very imaginitive!!!

[@bettyscott4761]

All were delightfully crafted and have an abundance of charm! I vote Team A, Winter Wonderland! A great family activity! So enjoyed watching... ❄☃❄☃❄

[@lifehomemade]

Team A Winter Wonderland is my vote. I especially love the colorful lights!!

[@jeanettebutler3198]

Difficult decision as they were all so good but we finally decided as a family on Team B. Merry Christmas to you all and very best wishes for 2024

[@aprilcolson9369]

Oh I loved this! They’re all so good, but my favorite was the wedding chapel. I love watching the boys licking the candy. Do you have patterns for your houses? I would love to try this with my grandchildren next year. Thank you!

[@annesmith2574]

So many cute details on all the houses! I like Team B because of the cute fence and coziness of the cabin. The church was really good, too ...and Elvin’s dormer was impressive! Thanks for this sweet video, I was smiling the whole time watching!😊

[@SCook49]

They were all fantastic! Each one was so unique- I couldn’t pick a winner. Your family is the epitome of what all families should be. It’s to bad we have strayed away from that. I am new to the channel, and have enjoyed watching your family. May GOD continue to Bless your faithfulness!

[@Paula-po9kx]

Thank you Ruth Ann. Everyone had so much fun building the houses and built with love. Each one is beautiful and this is a tough one but I pick A, I had so much fun watching everyone. Merry Christmas to you and your family, safe travels to everyone traveling.

[@nancyalberghini7581]

They all came out so cute but I think the Wedding Chapel is first place. So fun what a great yearly tradition. The little boys also did a great job on their house. Merry Christmas to all of you and save travels.

[@bjwest3837]

All of the teams demonstrated a level of creativity that expressed the team’s authentic message. I love the details expressed by Team “B”… my vote is for team “B.” Great Job!

[@carolynhumburg1842]

Vote E this was very hard hard to decide. Great family tradition.

[@RosieGoat100]

They are all beautiful! The little boys had the best color!! and theme .. colorful walkway to the pond! LOL

[@tammyreece8046]

Love this!! I think next year we'll be doing this with our 5 grandchildren :) I vote for team B Cozy Cabin. They had so much detail and creativity!! Everyone did a great job. Thanks for sharing.

[@deborahfont8697]

I know this was such a fun event. I forgot the letters but the little boys were very creative in their house, the the wedding chapel. It was nicely laid out. So the wedding chapel for me. Enjoy your holidays.

[@candacewilliams6869]

When my six children were growing up we made gingerbread houses every year before Christmas. I had them save up candy they were given in a candy bank in advance to have things to decorate them.

[@markgilmore5240]

Everyone did a fantastic job! But the winner I believe should be team E for all of the effort and time that you put into this wonderful family memory! Great job!!!!