Snap four pretzel rods in half. Pipe icing onto the paper to create a 3x3 inch square. This is the cabin’s footprint.

Place two full-length rods parallel on the icing and hold them in place for a few seconds. Place two halved rods on the remaining lines of icing to complete the base of the cabin. Hold in place for a few seconds.

Repeat the process three more times by alternating full and halved rods with a layer of icing. (Tip: A full-length rod will overlap a broken rod to give the interlocking log cabin effect.) Allow the icing to dry.

Snap four full-length rods to ¾ of their full length and pipe icing on both ends. Place ¾ rods inside the cabin in each corner and lean against each other to form two “A” shapes. Let sit to dry.

Apply icing to the peak of the two “A” shapes. Put a full-length rod along the length of the cabin so that it’s resting across the peaks as a center beam.

Pipe a thick layer of icing on top of the center beam and the top of the cabin walls. Add sticks at a slope on both sides, creating a roof.

Fit any additional rod pieces into gaps under the roof hang.

Allow everything to completely dry for 15 minutes.

Decorate with candy and gingerbread people. Admire and enjoy!