30 Best Gingerbread Recipes for a Sweet Spiced Christmas

1Gingerbread Martini gingerbread recipes gingerbread martini Danielle Daly

This vodka-based cocktail is shaken up with a homemade gingerbread syrup, half-and-half, and creme de cacao to give it a creamy, spiced gingerbread flavor. Don’t forget to finish it off with whipped cream and gingerbread cookies!

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2Gingerbread Sandwich Cookies gingerbread recipes gingerbread sandwich cookies Ryan Liebe

These sparkling stars are sure to stand out on your Christmas cookie plate. Each one is filled with a cinnamon-cream cheese frosting to make them all the more delightful.

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3Homemade Gingerbread Syrup gingerbread recipes gingerbread spiced syrup Danielle Daly

Once you make this warm spiced syrup, you’ll want to stir it into a morning cup of coffee, shake it up into a cocktail, or even drizzle it over a big stack of pancakes.

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4Gingerbread Cookie Ice Cream gingerbread recipes gingerbread cookie ice cream Erica Kastner / The Pioneer Woman

Not only is this homemade ice cream flavored like gingerbread, but there are actual gingerbread cookie chunks mixed right in. It would make the perfect Christmas-themed ice cream sundae.

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5Gingerbread Muffins gingerbread recipes gingerbread muffins Caitlin Bensel6Gingerbread Cinnamon RollsCaitlin Bensel

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7Gingerbread Latte gingerbread recipes gingerbread latte Erica Kastner / The Pioneer Woman

When the weather outside is frightful, this gingerbread latte will warm you right up. It’s just like the kind you might find at your favorite coffee shop, but more affordable and easy to make.

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8Gingerbread Cake gingerbread cake with cream cheese frosting Will Dickey

This simple holiday cake includes all the warm spices you know and love: cinnamon, cloves, and ginger. It also has rich molasses, but you can easily swap in sorghum syrup if you prefer.

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9Gingerbread Thumbprint CookiesJohnny Miller10Gingerbread Cookies gingerbread house cookie The Pioneer Woman

You don’t need to construct a whole house to make these cute Christmas cookies. Just use a house-shaped cookie cutter, frosting, and all your favorite candies.

Get Ree’s Gingerbread Cookies recipe.

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11Gingerbread Slice-and-Bake Cookies gingerbread slice and bake cookies with candied ginger Ralph Smith12Gingerbread Layer CakeErica Kastner / The Pioneer Woman

The warm, spiced flavors of gingerbread get paired with a tangy cream cheese frosting in this impressive layer cake. It’s sure to steal the show on your holiday dessert table.

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13Gingerbread Cowboy Boot CookiesRalph Smith14Gingerbread Truffles gingerbread recipes gingerbread truffles A Classic Twist

Once you combine store-bought gingersnap cookie crumbs and cream cheese into small balls, the only thing left to do is dip in melted white chocolate and decorate. It’s so easy!

Get the Gingerbread Truffles recipe at A Classic Twist.

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15Gingerbread French Toast Bake gingerbread recipes gingerbread french toast bake Sugar and Soul16Soft Gingerbread Cookies with Maple Glaze gingerbread recipes soft gingerbread cookies Pinch of Yum

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17Gingerbread Scones gingerbread recipes gingerbread scones A Cookie Named Desire18Edible Gingerbread Cookie Dough gingerbread recipes edible gingerbread cookie dough Sugar and Soul