Gingerbread Recipes For Houses, Cookies, Martinis And More

Baking gingerbread men and houses are a classic holiday pastime. But if you find yourself devouring an entire gingerbread village in one day, there are plenty of other recipes that use the classic holiday flavor. From traditional cookies to cocktails, cakes and ice cream, here are 25-plus recipes for the gingerbread lover.

Pick up some fresh Granny Smith and Golden Delicious apples to make this recipe. The sweet apple filling is complemented by crumbled gingerbread cookies for the best flavors of fall and winter.

For the Apple Gingerbread Crumble recipe, click here.

This isn't any ordinary gingerbread cake. This impressive yet difficult dessert will dazzle your holiday guests. Why? As you slice through the cake, there are poached pears in the middle.

For the Gingerbread Pecan Pear Cake with Maple Pecan Caramel recipe, click here.

Change up your normal coffee routine for the holidays by garnishing your cup with a gingerbread man. Beyond an adorable presentation, this latte recipe is a smooth and creamy blend of gingerbread spice, brown sugar and molasses.

For the Gingerbread Latte recipe, click here.

Make sure to add on these yummy gingerbread tags after wrapping up your gifts. Your loved ones will appreciate these far more than your average sticker gift tags.

For the Gingerbread Cookie Gift Tags recipe, click here.

This gingerbread oatmeal is among the best breakfast recipes you can make ahead for Christmas morning. Let the slow cooker do the work, then wake up to the cozy smell of gingerbread in your kitchen.

For the Slow Cooker Gingerbread Oatmeal recipe, click here.

You already know about building houses out of gingerbread cookies for Christmas, but have you heard of gingerbread cake houses? Soft, dense cake slices can make a stronger foundation for your gingerbread house than flat gingerbread cookies. Make this a new Christmas tradition with your kids.

For the Gingerbread Cake Houses recipe, click here.

Chestnuts roasted over an open fire aren't the only cozy winter treat. These pecans are baked with a gingerbread spice blend that just tastes like the holiday season.

For the Gingerbread Pecans recipe, click here.

Baking and decorating classic gingerbread men with your family is one of the best ways to kick off the holiday season. Add gumdrops, chocolate chips, colored frosting and more to personalize these snazzy sweets.

For the Gingerbread Men Cookies recipe, click here.

This creamy dessert packs a strong flavor of ginger root. Make this custard for the holidays instead of the usual seasonal pumpkin or apple desserts to impress your guests.

For the Ginger Creme Custard recipe, click here.

Satisfy the taste buds of chocolate lovers while also fulfilling those holiday cravings. This recipe includes everything you love in a boxed chocolate cake mix and adds a seasonal flair courtesy of ginger, cinnamon, allspice and molasses.

For the Triple Chocolate Gingerbread recipe, click here.

If you're searching for the best cocktails for the holiday season, look no further. This spirited gingerbread spiced cocktail is excellent to drink during your holiday party.

For the Gingerbread Martini recipe, click here.

This pumpkin recipe goes beyond the traditional pumpkin pie. Experience all the well-loved flavors of fall and winter through the mix of pure pumpkin cake and gingerbread cake.

For the Pumpkin Gingerbread Cupcakes recipe, click here.

Kick your classic gingerbread cookie recipe up a notch by adding cream cheese frosting on top.

For the Gingerbread Cookies With Cream Cheese Frosting recipe, click here.

Keep it simple this season with this gingerbread recipe. Molasses, ginger, cinnamon and more blend together to create an elevated dessert.

For the Brown-Butter Gingerbread recipe, click here.

Don't look down on these crispy thin cookies. This recipe is packed with many of the bold flavors found in any other gingerbread cookie, making these thins the perfect addition to your holiday dessert tray.

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These layers of goodness will really get you into the holiday spirit. Vanilla pudding is layered with sliced strawberries, pears and pieces of gingerbread. A toasted almond topping pulls this Instagram-worthy dessert together.

For the Gingerbread Trifle recipe, click here.

Pair these dunkers with your favorite holiday hot chocolate recipe. These cookies are the perfect snacks to enjoy while opening presents on Christmas morning.

For the Gingerbread Biscotti recipe, click here.

Treat your sweet tooth craving with these gingerbread bars. They're perfect for a snack to enjoy after a simple weeknight dinner or to have with your morning coffee.

For the Gingerbread Bars with Cream Cheese Icing recipe, click here.

If you're looking for the best Christmas cookie recipes to try, consider pfeffernusse. This traditional German cookie tastes similar to the American classic gingerbread but with a little kick from black pepper.

For the Pfeffernusse Cookies recipe, click here.

There are plenty of treats you can make during the holidays, from desserts made out of canned pumpkin to simple holiday pies. But nothing compares to gingerbread houses. However, if the normal process of building a house doesn't fit your schedule, then this recipe for flat gingerbread houses is for you.

For the Flat Gingerbread House recipe, click here.

This is a new take on a classic cocktail favorite, the Moscow mule. This cocktail contains almost everything found in a mule, except the vodka, which is subbed out for gin.

For the Gin Gin Mule recipe, click here.

Gingersnaps are tasty no matter the time of year. Enjoy this ginger-packed cookie with a cup of coffee, tea or milk.

For the Easy Gingersnaps recipe, click here.

Sure, you can bake regular gingerbread cookies. Or you could go big with a gingerbread cake. Serve this warm spice cake with a scoop of ice cream or with homemade whipped cream on top.

For the Gingerbread Cake recipe, click here.

There are plenty of apple recipes perfect for fall, and this is one of them. The cake highlights the sweetness of chopped apples, which is perfectly accented with warm spices like ginger, nutmeg and cinnamon. The crunchy streusel on top is just a bonus.

For the Ginger Apple Streusel Cake recipe, click here.

What's the point of a gingerbread house if you don't have gingerbread people living inside? A holiday classic, gingerbread people are as fun to decorate as they are to eat.

For the Gingerbread People recipe, click here.

Though ginger may not be a popular ice cream flavor, this ice cream recipe has an impressive flavor profile. The icy ginger root flavor is soothing on the tongue.

For the Ginger Ice Cream recipe, click here.

This recipe transforms typical gingerbread cookies into edible gingerbread cups brimming with caramel apple filling. While you're in the kitchen whipping up gingerbread, consider more of these cookie recipes you need to bake this holiday season.

For the Caramel Apple Gingerbread Cookie Cups recipe, click here.

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