10 Gingerbread Recipes to Bake This Holiday Season

Last Updated: Nov, 28, 2025 by Mimi Council | This post may contain affiliate links.

Gingerbread is my all time favorite Christmas treat! This warm and cozy spice is the perfect addition to cookies, cakes, breads and more! I'm rounding up my favorite gingerbread recipes to make this holiday season, no matter what you're craving!

I love making gingerbread recipes more than any other seasonal treat around Christmas. The cozy spices just add so much nostalgia to literally any baked good! While cookies are a personal favorite, I also love adding gingerbread spice mix to cakes, banana breads, pies, and more.

I love making my own Homemade Gingerbread Spice Mix, you would be surprised how easy this is to make! I only use three spices that you probably already have in your pantry. You can mix it up and store this in your pantry for ease when baking. Plus, this makes the cutest holiday gift! And, you can use it to make Gingerbread Caramel Sauce too!

eggless pumpkin gingerbread cookie with a bite taken out on a white quartz countertop.
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Gingerbread has long been a festive food in Germany, and later on Queen Victoria included gingerbread in celebrations. This increased popularity to what it is today! Ginger and other spices used in these recipes are “warming spices” and who doesn't love a little extra warmth in winter?

Tips for the Best Gingerbread Results

  • Don't skimp on spices – always pick up the recommended spices for each recipe.
  • Weigh ingredients on a kitchen scale.
  • Follow ingredient temperature recommendations, whether it's chilled or room temp.
  • Use blackstrap molasses for the strongest flavor.

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10 Gingerbread Recipes to Bake this Holiday

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Frosted Gingerbread Cookies

This is the epitome of gingerbread, in my opinion! There is nothing more classic than a soft and chewy gingerbread cookie that's topped with a simple sweet icing. This cookie is Christmas in your mouth!
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gingerbread granola clusters in a bowl on a white marble counter with holiday ribbon.

Healthy Gingerbread Granola

This Healthy Gingerbread Granola is the best way to eat gingerbread for breakfast! Delicious with milk or yogurt, this simple granola is sure to put you in the holiday spirit!
Healthy Gingerbread Granola
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festive gingerbread snack cake without frosting on a plate with whipped cream and a bite taken out.

Festive Gingerbread Snack Cake Without Frosting

Indulge in this Festive Gingerbread Snack Cake Without Frosting! It's served with homemade whipped cream instead and a festive stencil on top makes it holiday party worthy with minimal effort!
Festive Gingerbread Snack Cake Without Frosting
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gingerbread banana bread with frosting cut into slices on a marble board.

Frosted Gingerbread Banana Bread

Use up overly ripe bananas and reduce food waste when you make this Frosted Gingerbread Banana Bread. This holiday bread can be dubbed as breakfast, brunch, or even dessert!
Frosted Gingerbread Banana Bread
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gingerbread florentine sandwich cookies leaning up against a glass milk bottle on a white marble counter.

Gingerbread Florentines

Impress everyone this holiday season with Gingerbread Florentines. Naturally gluten free, these thin, crispy, and caramely cookies are paired with a gingerbread filling for the ultimate holiday cookie sandwich!
Gingerbread Florentines
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frosted gingerbread baked donuts on a cooling rack on a white marble counter.

Frosted Gingerbread Baked Donuts

Level up your brunch for the holidays with these Frosted Gingerbread Baked Donuts. Warm, cozy, and perfectly spiced with a sweet glaze on top. This is the most decadent holiday breakfast out there!
Frosted Gingerbread Baked Donuts
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gingerbread biscotti in a tin on a white marble counter.

Gingerbread Biscotti

Simple and sophisticated, this Gingerbread Biscotti makes the perfect companion to coffee, tea, or hot chocolate for a cozy treat this winter season.
Gingerbread Biscotti
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stack of eggless pumpkin gingerbread cookies on a marble counter with a glass of milk.

Eggless Pumpkin Gingerbread Cookies

Use up leftover pumpkin in these Eggless Pumpkin Gingerbread Cookies. Soft, chewy, and incredibly fluffy thanks to the addition of pumpkin. Your holiday cookie boxes will be well received with this addition!
Eggless Pumpkin Gingerbread Cookies
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maple caramel dark chocolate gingerbread cookie bars on a white platter on a marble counter.

Maple Caramel Dark Chocolate Gingerbread Cookie Bars

Gingerbread Bars. Rich dark chocolate bars that are filled with maple caramel are bursting with flavor in these soft and chewy gingerbread cookie bars.
Maple Caramel Dark Chocolate Gingerbread Cookie Bars
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christmas lights gingerbread snack cake cut into square slices on a wood cutting board on a marble counter.

Christmas Lights Gingerbread Snack Cake

Indulge in holiday flavor and flair with this Christmas Lights Gingerbread Snack Cake! Made in a single square pan for ease, this one layer cake is topped with frosting and a simple string of lights using naturally colored candies!
Christmas Lights Gingerbread Snack Cake

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