How to Build Gingerbread Spiral Stairs (Free Spiral Staircase Template)
Gingerbread houses give bakers a yearly excuse to test new designs, from candy rooflines to sugar glass windows. A spiral staircase adds a level of architectural detail most gingerbread builds skip entirely. Set against a roof deck or tucked behind a window, it gives a flat facade real depth and a focal point the rest of the house doesn’t have.
We built a template so you can bring the same design to your own gingerbread house.
What You’ll Need
Four downloads cover everything from dough to display:
- Classic Gingerbread Recipe
- Gingerbread Spiral Stair Template Page 1
- Gingerbread Spiral Stair Template Page 2
- Gingerbread Spiral Stair Assembly Instructions
How to Build the Staircase
Print and cut the templates, then bake each piece according to the recipe. Once the pieces have cooled, the assembly guide walks through stacking and securing each tread to form the spiral, piece by piece.
Share Your Build
Tag us at @ironshop1931 on Instagram when you build your own gingerbread spiral staircase. We’d like to see it.
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