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    Home » Recipes » Dessert

    17 Mouthwatering Gingerbread Recipes

    Published: Oct 25, 2017 · Modified: Mar 11, 2021 by Kelly Stilwell · This post may contain affiliate links 5 Comments

    Gingerbread desserts in a collage for Pinterest.

    There will be hundreds of mouthwatering gingerbread recipes in the form of cookies, cupcakes, cakes, and even houses, adorning tables everywhere in December.

    Christmas brings out all the gingerbread desserts, though I like it all year long. I'd have a piece of gingerbread loaf any day of the week with my morning coffee!

    Gingerbread Mickey cookies, gingerbread donuts, gingerbread loaf, and gingerbread sandwich cookies in a collage.

    A few years ago I visited Germany on a river cruise with family and had real gingerbread for the first time in my life. Of course, I've had what we in the US call gingerbread, but it is not the same.

    Those yummy little gingerbread men we've grown up with? There is truly no comparison. Don't get me wrong; I really have never met a gingerbread I didn't like.

    I'm a ginger fan. I love ginger ale, ginger beer, ginger in Chinese food, and sushi. Fresh ginger is so easy to add to all kinds of dishes, and you can buy it in just about every grocery store.

    There will be hundreds of mouthwatering gingerbread recipes in the form of cookies, cupcakes, cakes, and even houses, adorning tables everywhere in December.

    Though ginger root originated in Asia, according to the Smithsonian, gingerbread may have actually been introduced to Western Europe by crusaders back in the 11th century who were returning from the Eastern Mediterranean. 

    In medieval Europe, gingerbread was a popular treat at festivals, but in shapes like animals, birds, even armor, but not the little gingerbread men we all know and love.

    There will be hundreds of mouthwatering gingerbread recipes in the form of cookies, cupcakes, cakes, and even houses, adorning tables everywhere in December.

    The gingerbread I had in Nuremberg is actually called Lebkuchen, and it is absolutely delightful. In Germany, they use a soft gingerbread recipe. And yes, I brought some home!

    If you go to Nuremberg, be sure to buy your gingerbread desserts at the market in the square near Schöner Brunnen, the Beautiful Fountain, not at a dessert shop, where it can be much more expensive.

    There will be hundreds of mouthwatering gingerbread recipes in the form of cookies, cupcakes, cakes, and even houses, adorning tables everywhere in December.

    For now, I have 13 easy gingerbread recipes from some of the top bloggers in the business. I haven't tried all these variations yet, but Gingerbread Cream Liquor? I'm in!

    Be sure to try my gingerbread cookie recipe with chocolate chips and cranberries. It may sound a little crazy but it's super delicious and easy to make!

    And I know my friend Chrysa at Thrifty Jinxy is a wonderful cook, so I can't wait to try her Ultimate Gingerbread Cupcakes. I mean, because who doesn't love gingerbread cake?! I just pinned them to my Cupcake Crazy Board on Pinterest!

    Mouthwatering Gingerbread Recipes

    Delicious Christmas Donuts

    These delicious Christmas donuts are super easy to make! Your family will love the flavor of this treat made with eggnog icing! Try it with a cup of hot cocoa or a scoop of ice cream for dessert!
    Check out this recipe
    Delicious Christmas Donuts

    Gingerbread Mickey Mouse Cookies

    These Gingerbread Mickey Mouse Cookies are the perfect recipe for that class party! Who doesn’t love Mickey Mouse? These are easy to make and fun to eat!
    Check out this recipe
    Gingerbread Mickey Mouse Cookies

    Gingerbread Cranberry Chocolate Chip Cookies your whole family will love!

    All the flavors of the holidays in one flavor-packed cookie recipe. These Gingerbread Cranberry Chocolate Chip Cookies will become your most-wanted cookies.
    Check out this recipe
    Gingerbread Cranberry Chocolate Chip Cookies your whole family will love!

    Gingerbread Loaf with Peppermint Cream Cheese Frosting

    This Gingerbread Loaf with Peppermint Cream Cheese Frosting is a great baked treat to give as holiday gifts, and also makes a delicious holiday snack!
    Check out this recipe
    Gingerbread Loaf with Peppermint Cream Cheese Frosting

    The Best Gingerbread Coffee

    Love coffee? This Gingerbread Coffee is the perfect coffee drink for holiday get-togethers or for just keeping warm on a cold winter night.
    Check out this recipe
    The Best Gingerbread Coffee

    Gingerbread Liqueur Recipe for Christmas

    Gingerbread liqueur is holiday cheer in a glass! It’s easy to make, absolutely delicious, and makes a fabulous homemade Christmas gift.
    Check out this recipe
    Gingerbread Liqueur Recipe for Christmas

    Gingerbread Layer Cake {with Brown Sugar & Bourbon Frosting}

    A cozy, perfectly spiced gingerbread layer cake iced with a delectable, whipped brown sugar bourbon frosting.
    Check out this recipe
    Gingerbread Layer Cake {with Brown Sugar & Bourbon Frosting}

    The Best Gluten Free Gingerbread Donut Recipe - Fearless Dining

    These little gluten free gingerbread donuts are packed full of flavor, with added almond flour for protein. Quick and easy to make for Christmas or anytime!
    Check out this recipe
    The Best Gluten Free Gingerbread Donut Recipe - Fearless Dining

    Gluten-free White Chocolate Gingerbread Cookies

    Perfect for holiday gift-giving, these gluten-free white chocolate gingerbread cookies are pretty and delicious! I love packaging these up in cute containers for Christmas gifts. These will soon become your favorite gluten-free ginger cookies because
    Check out this recipe
    Gluten-free White Chocolate Gingerbread Cookies

    Chocolate Shot Glass with Gingerbread Cheesecake Filling

    Chocolate Shot Glass with a Gingerbread Cheesecake Filling, these may be the coolest things I have ever made and they’re so simple to do!
    Check out this recipe
    Chocolate Shot Glass with Gingerbread Cheesecake Filling

    Ultimate Gingerbread Cupcakes Recipe

    This scrumptious Gingerbread Cupcakes recipe serves up gingerbread flavor in handheld form, complete with a delicious cream cheese frosting.
    Check out this recipe
    Ultimate Gingerbread Cupcakes Recipe

    Apple Gingerbread Muffins

    Soft , slightly sweet, gluten-free, vegan apple gingerbread muffins. Warm from the oven as a breakfast, snack, or healthy dessert.
    Check out this recipe
    Apple Gingerbread Muffins

    Soft Gingerbread Sandwich Cookies with Vanilla Buttercream

    Soft Gingerbread Sandwich Cookies filled with Vanilla Buttercream are my favorite way to enjoy gingerbread. Great for the holidays for homemade gifts.
    Check out this recipe
    Soft Gingerbread Sandwich Cookies with Vanilla Buttercream

    Chocolate Gingerbread Pound Cake

    This Chocolate Gingerbread Pound Cake is a great way for chocolate lovers to enjoys gingerbread during the holidays! When the holidays roll around, I think cookies, portable cakes and seasonal flavors, such as eggnog, peppermint & gingerbread. Now, even though I do a lot of baking this time of year,…
    Check out this recipe
    Chocolate Gingerbread Pound Cake

    Gingerbread Eggnog Latte

    Hi there!
    Did you know that today is the first day of red cup season at Starbucks? Something about seeing those red cups gets me into the holiday spirit, anyone else feel that way? Today I’m sharing my own Starbucks red cup drink, Gingerbread Eggnog Latte that you can make right at home.
    Enjoy!
    xo,…
    Check out this recipe
    Gingerbread Eggnog Latte

    German Gingerbread Cookies

    Gingerbread cookies are a Christmas must have! These one have a nice buttery cookie base and all of the spices are likely to already be in your spice cabinet. They will make converts of those
    Check out this recipe
    German Gingerbread Cookies

    Gingerbread Apple Pie Cake Recipe

    This Gingerbread Apple Pie Cake is soft, moist, with the perfect blend of ginger, nutmeg, and sweet brown sugar. This sweet treat is perfect for any occasion! It’s important to have a few desserts in your arsenal of recipes that don’t take a lot of time or ingredients to put together. And I am here…
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    Gingerbread Apple Pie Cake Recipe

    You may also find your new favorite dessert in this roundup of Christmas desserts.

    Save these Gingerbread Desserts to Pinterest for Later!

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    1. Nikki from Tikkido

      December 09, 2018 at 7:18 pm

      Mmm, I want to try all the gingerbread recipes! And yes, lebkuchen is an absolutely amazing thing, isn't it? Getting it from a Christmasmarkt must have been an absolutely magical experience!

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      • Kelly Stilwell

        December 28, 2018 at 10:56 pm

        It really was wonderful!! I love gingerbread, too!

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    2. Lydi @ Lydi Out Loud

      November 04, 2017 at 6:34 pm

      This makes me so excited for gingerbread season! Thanks so much for including my latte!

      Reply
    3. Sharon @ What The Fork

      October 26, 2017 at 4:12 pm

      Thanks for including my gingerbread sandwich cookies!

      Reply
      • Kelly Stilwell

        October 26, 2017 at 4:16 pm

        Thanks for making them, Sharon! YUM!

        Reply

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