20 Gingerbread Recipe Ideas to Try This Holiday Season

Why stop at gingerbread house when you can make a village? Add some fondant gnomes and candy cane sleds for a festive touch.

Get the recipe.

What you'll need: Brach's Peppermint Candy Canes ($14, )

These spicy gingerbread polar bear cookies are so cute that you'll *almost* feel bad eating them.

Get the recipe.

Both festive and tasty, let this Gingerbread Cookie Christmas Tree double as a centerpiece on your dessert table.

Get the recipe.

If you're craving something cold, whip up this creamy gingerbread milkshake. Add gooey caramel for a super sweet touch.

Get the recipe from .

The only thing that beats toasting marshmallows on an open fire is enjoying these s'more cookie cups by a cozy fireplace.

Get the recipe at .

Transform your traditional cookie into these creamy caramel gingerbread cookie bars. You'll never go back!

Get the recipe at .

What you'll need: Gingerbread Men Confetti Sprinkles ($8, )

If you believe no dessert is complete without a little chocolate, you'll go nuts over these adorable chocolate gingerbread snow angels.

Get the recipe.

A rich maple glaze is the perfect topping for these sweet and spicy gingerbread scones.

Get the recipe at .

What you'll need: AmazonBasics Half Baking Sheet ($16, )

Who says you can't enjoy rich gingerbread for breakfast?

Get the recipe at .

Tools you'll need: Hamilton Beach Waffle Maker ($34, )

A zesty lemon cream cheese filling is a refreshing touch to gingerbread whoopie pies. This recipe makes 26 sandwich cookies, so serve away!

Get the recipe at .

For those who prefer cupcakes over cake, you'll want to make these dreamy gingerbread cupcakes ASAP. The cinnamon cream cheese frosting is so good you'll want to eat it straight out of the bowl.

Get the recipe at .

What you'll need: Wilton Nonstick Muffin Pan ($9, )

These snack-sized, ginger-filled cakes are the perfect companions to a warm cup of tea.

Get the recipe at .

What you'll need: Pro Chef Kitchen Tools Stainless Steel Mi Bowl ($25, )

Whether you eat a slice with your morning coffee or as an after dinner treat, there's nothing like a warm buttery piece of this holiday gingerbread loaf.

Get the recipe at .

What you'll need: Good Cook Loaf Pan ($8, )

This Italian-inspired spin on gingerbread cookies would go perfectly with a cup of our Classic Hot Cocoa.

Get the recipe at .

With only five ingredients — white chocolate chips, sweetened condensed milk, nutmeg, cinnamon, and ginger — this creamy gingerbread fudge is an easy addition to your holiday dessert table.

Get the recipe at .

What you'll need: Square 8x8 Baking Pan ($11, )

If your go-to dessert is brownies, you'll love this delightful holiday brownie bar with molasses, chocolate, and gingerbread.

Get the recipe at .

With real ground ginger, this gingerbread cake is as spicy and festive as it gets. Combine cream cheese, powdered sugar, and cinnamon for a sweet frosting to layer within the moist gingerbread cake.

Get the recipe at .

Nothing says Christmas like gingerbread men cookies! Decorate holiday cupcakes with brown sugar icing and the trademark Christmas cookie.

Get the recipe at .

Each spoonful of this decadent holiday gingerbread trifle reveals a different combo of flavors that'll have your tastebuds jumping for joy.

Get recipe at .

Move over hot cocoa — this is our new obsession. Coffee lovers, say hello to this spicy and tasty gingerbread latte topped with salted caramel.

Get the recipe at .

Save these gingerbread recipes for later! Don't forget to for more great recipes.