It's sweet, it's spicy and warm like a hug from the Jolly Old Man himself. Gingerbread is the Pumpkin Spice of Christmas and the most festive way to eat the season. Here are 31 Super Festive Gingerbread Recipes to help spread the holiday cheer!
1. Fluffy Baked Gingerbread Doughnut
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The unicorn of doughnuts. IT'S SO FLUFFY, festive and not fried. Get the recipe here.
2. Chocolate Dipped Ginger Cookies
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Santa called, he's putting in a request.... Get the recipe here.
3. Gingerbread Ice Cream
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Baby, it's not always cold outside. Grab the recipe here.
4. White Chocolate Gingerbread Thumbprint Cookies
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If they're thumbprint cookies, it means you can have double. Get the recipe here.
5. Gluten Free Soft Ginger Cookies
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There are cookies beyond traditional crispy person shaped gingerbread figures. They're soft, delicious and gluten free. Get the recipe here.
6. Gingerbread Martinis
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The holidays are stressful, drink up my friends. Get the recipe here.
7. Festive Gingerbread Churros
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Gingerbread. Churros. There's really nothing left to say. Get the recipe here.
8. Gingerbread Cupcakes
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Because people have birthdays in December, too. Get the recipe here.
9. Minimalist Gingerbread Sheet Pan Village
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Now this is a village we wouldn't mind pillaging. Get the recipe here.
10. Spicy Gingerbread Marshmallows
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Marshmallow seeking cup of hot chocolate. Get the recipe here.
11. Paleo Gingerbread Bars
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Gluten free, dairy free, and FULL of flavor. Get the recipe here.
12. Soft + Chewy Ginger Cookies
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Soft, chewy and oh so good. Get the recipe here.
13. Chocolate Gingerbread Cake
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Almost too pretty to eat...almost. Get the recipe here.
14. Gingerbread Coffee Creamer
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When it's the holidays, start your day off right. Get the recipe here.
15. Gingerbread Cookie-Pop
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Foods on sticks > foods not on sticks. Get the recipe here.
16. Christmas Tree Gingerbread Cupcakes
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This is some serious tree decorating we can get behind. Get the recipe here.
17. Homemade Gingerbread Syrup
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One homemade gift to look forward to morning after morning! Get the recipe here.
18. Gingerbread Cheesecake Bars
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Combining two holiday loves, cheesecake + gingerbread! Get the recipe here.
19. Vegan Gingerbread Hot Chocolate
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Warm up that grinchy heart with healthy, plant based seasonal hot chocolate. Get the recipe here.
20. Gingerbread Biscotti with Chocolate and Sea Salt
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Gingerbread? Chocolate? Sea Salt? Sign us up! Get the recipe here.
21. Creamy Gingerbread Cashew Coffee
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Your favorite seasonal latte, that doesn't require putting pants on. Get the recipe here.
22. Gingerbread Granola
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Get your day started with quick and easy gingerbread granola. Get the recipe here.
23. Gingerbread Monkey Bread
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Ooey gooey gingerbread goodness with cream cheese frosting. Get the recipe here.
24. Gingerbread Dessert Dip
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What you dip doesn't matter, just dip it, dip it real good. Get the recipe here.
25. Crystallized Ginger Candy
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Eat on it's own or incorporate into other recipes for a sweet and spicy kick. Get the recipe here.
26. Gingerbread Men
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Sometimes going the traditional route is just a nice thing to do. Get the recipe here.
27. Gingerbread Banana Motivation Muffins
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No refined sugar, gluten free and full of gingerbread flavor. Muffins come with a kick in the pants. Get the recipe here.
28. Sugar Free Gingerbread Cookies
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Traditional cookies with a healthy twist. Sugar free and low carb. Get the recipe here.
29. One Bowl Vegan Gingerbread Cake
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One bowl to clean? We can get on board with that. Get the recipe here.
30. Gingerbread Thumbprint Cookies
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Creamy and crispy with all the gingerbread goodness. Get the recipe here.
31. Victorian Storefront Gingerbread House
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For a baking project sure to impress, build your own gingerbread downtown. Get the recipe here.
Whether your gingerbread adventures are healthy, indulgent, or somewhere in between, these 31 Super Festive Gingerbread Recipes will kick your holiday cheer into gear!
adriana says
These look SO good! I need to try some, so festive and fun!
Lauren says
I would definitely recommend it! That gingerbread ice cream is definitely next on my list.
Tiffany Barry says
This is such a wonderful list! Thanks so much for including Mom Goes Mental's gingerbread cookie pops <3
Lauren says
Of course! They're adorable! Plus, in my book, if a food is on a stick, that means I don't have to put my drink down to enjoy it. Thanks for the collaboration!
Beth says
I love making desserts! These recipes are a perfect addition to my recipe file! Thank you for much for these!
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Lauren says
Well that made my mouth water haha. These all look amazing, and whoever made that gingerbread storefront is a freakin' artist! Mine look like garbage compared to that haha!
Lauren says
Right?! She's so talented! I don't think I have the patience for that!