12 Gingerbread Recipes (Cookies, Muffins and More!)

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! 

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!

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!

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!

3. Iced Gingerbread Oatmeal Cookies

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

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!

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!

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!

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.

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!

9. Soft Ginger Molasses Cookies

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

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.

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 1/2 dozen cookies.

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!

13. Easy Gingerbread Playdough (not edible—actually it is, but I wouldn’t recommend eating it, haha)

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!