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    Home » Round Ups

    31 Super Festive Gingerbread Recipes

    By Lauren on December 15, 2017, Updated December 10, 2018 7 Comments

    31 Super Festive Gingerbread Recipes | From indulgent to healthy, paleo and vegan. You can find something for everyone on your Christmas list...on this list.

    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

    Fluffy baked gingerbread doughnuts

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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

    chocolate-dipped-ginger-cookies-7

    Image credit: Liv for Cake via https://livforcake.com/

    Santa called, he's putting in a request.... Get the recipe here.

    3. Gingerbread Ice Cream

    Gingerbread Ice Cream

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    Baby, it's not always cold outside. Grab the recipe here.

    4. White Chocolate Gingerbread Thumbprint Cookies

    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

    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

    Gingerbread Martini FI

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    The holidays are stressful, drink up my friends. Get the recipe here.

    7. Festive Gingerbread Churros

    festive gingerbread churros

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    Gingerbread. Churros. There's really nothing left to say. Get the recipe here.

    8. Gingerbread Cupcakes

    Gingerbread Cupcakes

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    Because people have birthdays in December, too. Get the recipe here.

    9. Minimalist Gingerbread Sheet Pan Village

    Gingerbread Village

    Image Credit: Rezel Kealoha via http://www.rezelkealoha.com/

    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

    Paleo Gingerbread Bars

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    Gluten free, dairy free, and FULL of flavor. Get the recipe here.

    12. Soft + Chewy Ginger Cookies

    Ginger Cookies

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    Soft, chewy and oh so good. Get the recipe here.

    13. Chocolate Gingerbread Cake

    chocolate gingerbread cake

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    Almost too pretty to eat...almost. Get the recipe here.

    14. Gingerbread Coffee Creamer

    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

    Gingerbread Cookie Pop

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    Foods on sticks > foods not on sticks. Get the recipe here.

    16. Christmas Tree Gingerbread Cupcakes

    Gingerbread Christmas Tree Cupcakes

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    This is some serious tree decorating we can get behind. Get the recipe here.

    17. Homemade Gingerbread Syrup

    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

    Gingerbread Cheesecake Bars

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    Combining two holiday loves, cheesecake + gingerbread! Get the recipe here.

    19. Vegan Gingerbread Hot Chocolate

    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

    gingerbread biscotti

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    Gingerbread? Chocolate? Sea Salt? Sign us up! Get the recipe here.

    21. Creamy Gingerbread Cashew Coffee

    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

    Gingerbread Granola

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    Get your day started with quick and easy gingerbread granola. Get the recipe here.

    23. Gingerbread Monkey Bread

    Gingerbread Monkey Bread

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    Ooey gooey gingerbread goodness with cream cheese frosting. Get the recipe here.

    24. Gingerbread Dessert Dip

    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

    crystalized 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

    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

    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

    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

    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

    Gingerbread Thumbprint Cookies

    Image Credit: Swanky Recipes via http://www.swankyrecipes.com

    Creamy and crispy with all the gingerbread goodness. Get the recipe here.

    31. Victorian Storefront Gingerbread House

    Image Credit: Vintage Kitty via https://vintagekitty.com/

    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!

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    1. adriana says

      December 17, 2017 at 5:23 pm

      These look SO good! I need to try some, so festive and fun!

      Reply
      • Lauren says

        December 17, 2017 at 9:24 pm

        I would definitely recommend it! That gingerbread ice cream is definitely next on my list.

        Reply
    2. Tiffany Barry says

      December 16, 2017 at 7:26 am

      This is such a wonderful list! Thanks so much for including Mom Goes Mental's gingerbread cookie pops <3

      Reply
      • Lauren says

        December 17, 2017 at 9:24 pm

        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!

        Reply
    3. Beth says

      December 15, 2017 at 2:11 pm

      I love making desserts! These recipes are a perfect addition to my recipe file! Thank you for much for these!

      Beth || http://www.TheStyleBouquet.com

      Reply
    4. Lauren says

      December 15, 2017 at 1:47 pm

      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!

      Reply
      • Lauren says

        December 17, 2017 at 9:21 pm

        Right?! She's so talented! I don't think I have the patience for that!

        Reply

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