Creative Gingerbread Recipes to Try This Holiday Season

Gingerbread Christmas Snowmen are a festive twist on the traditional cookie, shaped into charming little snowmen full of holiday spirit. Fun to decorate and perfect for gifting or displaying on cookie platters, they add sweetness and cheer to every holiday gathering.

This Gingerbread Latte blends rich espresso with steamed milk and a swirl of gingerbread syrup for the ultimate warm, spiced sip. Topped with a light dusting of nutmeg, it’s a cozy, festive drink that captures the spirit of the season in every cup.

While crispy, crunchy gingersnaps have their place, they aren’t the only option on the block. These soft, fresh-baked gingerbread cookies are fluffy, chewy, and simply will not last for long.

Christmas is all about wreaths anyway, so why not make one that will really wow guests? This wreath is made entirely from gingerbread and is 100% edible, all the way to the frame.

Whoopie pies are amazing, and homemade whoopie pies are nearly impossible to beat. But homemade gingerbread whoopie pies with cream cheese frosting are quite simply the best recipe out there.

Most people assume homemade fudge is tricky and time-consuming, but the truth is, it’s surprisingly simple. This delicious gingerbread fudge comes together in under 30 minutes.

Tiramisu may have a reputation for being an overly fancy dessert, but it’s easier to make than you’d think, just a little time-intensive. This version adds a cozy gingerbread twist, and don’t be surprised if it instantly earns a spot as a new holiday tradition.

To really wow guests, break out the bundt pan and whip up this delicious option. The vanilla glaze and (optional) sugared cranberries set the gingerbread off perfectly.

Biscotti is the perfect combination of cookie and experience, so it’s always a memorable treat. These ones bring the fantastic holiday flavor of gingerbread to the party, so they are perfect for the Christmas season.

This gingerbread recipe is anything but ordinary. As it bakes, the ingredients come together to create a rich caramel apple sauce all on their own.

Soft gingerbread cookies are tough to beat, especially when freshly baked. One good way to up the ante is by adding in a thumbprint full of white chocolate.

Combine the classic flavors of rocky road with the warming spice of gingerbread. This no-bake dessert is a harmony of perfect flavors, sure to please any palate.

Gingerbread cheesecake already sounds like a win, just from the name. But this recipe blends in whipped topping, making a light, fluffy, gingery taste sensation.

Loaded with old-fashioned homey goodness, this recipe is a perfect pleaser. The cream cheese frosting goes perfectly with the gingerbread bars for a match made in heaven.

While these are fairly simple gingerbread Christmas tree cookies, they come with a twist. They are slotted to fit together, making them stand up in 3 dimensions.

Soft-baked gingerbread cookies with a cracked, crumbly texture are simply amazing. These ones are then covered with a lush white icing for a visual and flavorful treat.

While the PSL may be the most famous seasonal offering from the world’s largest coffee chain, it’s far from the only one. This copycat gingerbread latte is relatively simple to make, and doesn’t cost upwards of $7 a pop.

While they are perfect for Christmas time, these simple gingerbread muffins are great any time of year. Buttermilk is a key ingredient that keeps them light and fluffy.

Gingerbread and healthy eating aren’t usually used together, and for good reason. But this gingerbread house recipe is gluten free, dairy free, vegan, and free of peanuts and tree nuts, so it’s good for almost any diet.

At first glance, there isn’t much to separate this recipe from any other top-notch gingerbread man cookie recipe. But countertop cooks rejoice, because this one has special instructions to bake them in the air fryer.

Christmas morning is always a whirlwind of excitement, so why not kick it off with something extra special? Gingerbread cinnamon rolls are the perfect festive breakfast to start the day on a sweet and cozy note.

This gingerbread French toast casserole is a bit like a bread pudding. But adding in both French toast and gingerbread elevates it to the best bread pudding out there.