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    12 Gingerbread Recipes (Cookies, Muffins and More!)

    Modified: Oct 22, 2025 · Published: Oct 24, 2024 by Brandy · This post may contain affiliate links.

    12 Gingerbread recipes to make during the holidays! From gingerbread men to muffins and gingerbread cookie boxes to cookie bars! 

    You might also like our collection of pumpkin recipes or our collection of holiday treat recipes! 

    12 gingerbread recipes

    Nothing is more nostalgic and comforting than gingerbread during the holidays. My favorite gingerbread treat is a gingerbread cookie. They are flavorful and loaded with my favorite holiday spices! Click on the title of each recipe below to open a new window to a printable version. Most posts also include a step by step video to follow. Enjoy!

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    • 1. Iced Gingerbread Man Cookies
    • 2. Easy Gingerbread Cookie Houses
    • 3. Iced Gingerbread Oatmeal Cookies
    • 4. Soft Gingerbread Cookie Bars
    • 5. Mini Crispy Gingersnap Cookies
    • 6. Gingerbread Cookie Sticks
    • 7. Gingerbread Muffins
    • 8. Quick Gingerbread Cookie Recipe
    • 9. Soft Ginger Molasses Cookies
    • 10. Gingerbread Cookie Boxes
    • 11. Soft and Chewy Gingerbread Cookies
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    • 12. Teddy Bear Gingerbread Cookies
    • 13. Easy Gingerbread Playdough
    Tray of cookies and hand holding mini iced gingerbread man cookie.

    1. Iced Gingerbread Man Cookies

    Old-fashioned iced gingerbread man cookies are a sweet twist on the darling cookies from the Scovil Bakery in Nauvoo, Illinois. Makes 150+ mini gingerbread men!

    Gingerbread house cookies frosted with buttercream and decorated with red hots.

    2. Easy Gingerbread Cookie Houses

    Want to make an adorable gingerbread house without all the work? Make gingerbread house cookies! Soft, delicious, and easy to decorate for the whole family!

    Iced oatmeal gingerbread cookies on a cooling rack.

    3. Iced Gingerbread Oatmeal Cookies

    Crisp edges, chewy centers, and loaded with holiday spices, these iced oatmeal gingerbread cookies are a classic cookie!

    Gingerbread cookie bars with frosting and sprinkles cut into squares.

    4. Soft Gingerbread Cookie Bars

    All the flavor of your favorite gingerbread cookie, in bar form! These soft gingerbread cookie bars are quick to make—no refrigeration or rolling necessary!

    Bowl of mini gingersnap cookies.

    5. Mini Crispy Gingersnap Cookies

    The best crispy gingersnaps! Itty bitty in size, but they pack a punch. Loaded with ginger and spices, these bite-sized cookies are a classic!

    Cup of gingerbread cookie sticks.

    6. Gingerbread Cookie Sticks

    Gingerbread cookie sticks are fun and easy to make! The perfect addition to holiday treat platters. You can use a cookie mix or homemade gingerbread cookie dough!

    Gingerbread muffins with red muffin liners.

    7. Gingerbread Muffins

    Our gingerbread muffins are so quick and easy to make! Perfect to serve for a quick breakfast or add to a holiday brunch.

    Iced snowflake gingerbread cookies.

    8. Quick Gingerbread Cookie Recipe

    Our quick gingerbread cookies only chill for 15 minutes! They are perfectly spiced, hold their shape, and are perfect for decorating!

    Molasses cookies on parchment paper.

    9. Soft Ginger Molasses Cookies

    Soft ginger molasses cookies are loaded with holiday spices and stay soft for days! The perfect Christmas cookie.

    Gingerbread cookie box wrapped with red checked ribbon.

    10. Gingerbread Cookie Boxes

    These quick and easy gingerbread cookie boxes are made out of COOKIES! Fill with small candies and close with the cookie lid for a fun holiday favor.

    Hand dipping ginger cookie in milk.

    11. Soft and Chewy Gingerbread Cookies

    Soft and chewy gingerbread cookies that stay soft for days! Loaded with ginger and other holiday spices, this recipe makes 2 ½ dozen cookies.

    Gingerbread cookies on cookie sheet.

     

    12. Teddy Bear Gingerbread Cookies

    These teddy bear gingerbread cookies are as delicious as they are cute! This no-chill recipe is easy to make!

    Two gingerbread man cookie cutters with play dough, rolling pin and buttons.

    13. Easy Gingerbread Playdough

    Bonus Recipe! Gingerbread playdough is easy to make and a great sensory activity for kids! Recipe + easy gift ideas are included in this post. I made 16 packages to send to kindergarten! Note: This is NOT an edible recipe.

     

     

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