Ahead of the holiday season, we’ve pulled together a collection of our very Best Gingerbread Recipes to get your holiday baking off to a good start. This list includes quintessential Christmas Gingerbread recipes like gingerbread men, gingerbread cake, and more.
Are you ready to bring the cozy warmth of the holidays into your home with a delightful collection of gingerbread recipes? Look no further and get ready to impress your friends and family with an array of delectable gingerbread treats! Here you’ll find an assortment of mouthwatering gingerbread recipes that are not only easy to make but also guaranteed to be a hit at any gathering or celebration.
Our Favorite Gingerbread Recipes
Whether you are a diehard gingerbread fan or just love holiday baking, this collection of our Best Gingerbread Recipes is for you. It’s got gingerbread cookie recipes, gingerbread cake recipes, and even a recipe for Ginger Lemon Honey Tea.
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The flavors of rich molasses and sweet and spicy ginger are a match made in heaven so it’s no wonder gingerbread is such a holiday staple. You can use these recipes for holiday parties, family get-togethers, or even holiday gifts.
And if you are looking for even more holiday desserts, check out our Best Christmas Candy Recipes, Best Caramel Dessert Recipes, and over 50 of our Best Cookies to make again and again.
Best Gingerbread Cookie Recipes
Soft Gingerbread Men Cookies
These Gingerbread Men cookies are soft, perfectly spiced, and great for decorating however you want. They taste just as good as they look, and are fun and easy to make.
Soft Gingersnap Cookies
These Soft Gingersnap Cookies are a holiday favorite. They are soft and chewy, simple to make and flavored with just the right amount of molasses, ginger and cinnamon.
Gingerbread Cookie Bars
This Gingerbread Cookie Bar is incredible! They are the perfect Christmas cookie, packed with all your favorite holiday flavors. These cookie bars are soft and chewy. Your family is going to love them!
Soft Molasses Cookies
These Frosted Molasses Cookies are tender, chewy, and made with simple ingredients. The creamy vanilla buttercream pairs perfectly with these rich cookies, but they are equally delicious on their own.
Best Gingerbread Cake Recipes
Gingerbread Cake
This classic Gingerbread Cake, topped with buttercream frosting, is super moist, perfectly spiced and so easy to make. Serve during the holiday season at parties, around the house or even at Christmas dinner.
Gingerbread Muffins
These Gingerbread Muffins are soft, tender and full of festive flavors like warm baking spices and molasses. Serve with a steaming cup of coffee or hot chocolate for a cozy holiday breakfast, snack or dessert.
Even More Gingerbread Recipes
Gingersnap Pie Crust
This Gingersnap Pie Crust is perfect for no-bake desserts, cheesecakes, and your favorite holiday pies. It’s quick and easy to throw together and the wonderfully warm, spicy ginger flavor makes a great alternative to graham cracker crust.
Ginger Lemon Honey Tea
This delicious immunity boosting Ginger Lemon Honey Tea will help get you through cold and flu season. It’s a tangy, sweet, delicious drink to make whether you are fighting the common cold or just want a nice relaxing drink.
Frequently Asked Questions About Gingerbread Recipes
Yes, you can substitute fresh ginger for ground ginger, but you’ll need to adjust the quantity. Typically, 1 teaspoon of ground ginger can be replaced with 1 tablespoon of freshly grated ginger.
Yes, you can substitute molasses for dark corn syrup in most gingerbread recipes. Keep in mind that molasses has a stronger flavor, so it might alter the taste slightly.
Chilling the cookie dough before baking helps prevent excessive spreading. Additionally, using a higher ratio of flour to fat in the recipe can help maintain the cookie’s shape.
While molasses is a traditional ingredient in gingerbread, you can substitute it with alternatives like honey, maple syrup, or dark corn syrup. Keep in mind that the flavor and texture may vary.
You can use ground cinnamon or ground allspice as a substitute for ginger, although the flavor profile will be different. It’s best to use the spice that complements the other flavors in your recipe.
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These old fashioned Gingerbread Recipes are some of my family’s favorite holiday baking recipes. We’ve pulled together gingerbread cake recipes, gingerbread cookie recipes, and more.
