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Gingerbread is too delicious a treat to only eat during the winter holidays. This nostalgic treat can be enjoyed in a wide variety of forms and just a few gingerbread recipes you might want to try include cocktails, muffins, cakes, and sandwich cookies. Don’t stop at gingerbread houses or gingerbread men when there are so many other wonderful gingerbread flavored eats and sips you can rustle up quickly and easily for everyone to enjoy.

Gingerbread Sandwich Cookies

A stack of peanut butter sandwich cookies on a cutting board.
Gingerbread Sandwich Cookies. Photo credit: xoxoBella.

Disney copycat recipes are always popular and this Disney recipe for gingerbread sandwich cookies is one of the most popular of them all! Fans of gingerbread are going to be bowled over by how delicious these cookies are and you will enjoy making this simple yet yummy recipe. You don’t have to go all the way to Disneyland to sink your teeth into one of these perfectly chewy cookie sandwiches when you can rustle them up at home!
Get the Recipe: Gingerbread Sandwich Cookies

Festive Gingerbread Pizzelle Recipe

Gingerbread pizzelle on a wire rack.
Festive Gingerbread Pizzelle Recipe. Photo credit: xoxoBella.

This gingerbread pizzelle recipe makes authentic Italian Christmas pizzelles. These holiday cookies have a crisp texture and delicious ginger snaps flavour. Aromatic cinnamon, ginger and cloves add a spicy touch to the pizzelle cookies, while molasses gives them a rich sweetness. This Christmas cookie is a holiday tradition.
Get the Recipe: Festive Gingerbread Pizzelle Recipe

Gingerbread Latte Dessert Rum Cocktail

Gingerbread Latte Dessert Rum Cocktail. Photo Credit: xoxoBella

This gingerbread latte dessert rum cocktail is going to be one of the stars of your holidays! It’s a delectable mixture of spiced rum and coffee liqueur. This gingerbread rum cocktail makes a great alcoholic Christmas drink and holiday after dinner drink. Make lots, because this Christmas dessert cocktail will be the drink of the festive season!
Get the Recipe: Gingerbread Latte Dessert Rum Cocktail

Gingerbread Cheesecake Dip

A tray of sweet dip with gingerbread cheesecake dip and gingersnap cookie dip on a table.
Gingerbread Cheesecake Dip. Photo Credit: xoxoBella

You’re going to love this gingerbread cheesecake dip recipe. It’s easy to make and is just a combination of sugar, cream cheese, whipped topping, and spices. If you love the rich, creamy texture of cheesecake and gingerbread is also close to your heart, you’re definitely going to fall in love with this simple cheesecake dip gingerbread recipe.
Get the Recipe: Gingerbread Cheesecake Dip

Gingerbread Trifle

Food blogger, Bella Bucchiotti of xoxoBella, shares a recipe for a gingerbread trifle which is an easy Christmas dessert.
Gingerbread Trifle. Photo Credit: xoxoBella

Why not make a gingerbread trifle this holiday season? It’s an easy dessert to make with cake and pudding layers, vanilla and caramel flavors, and an indulgent splash of brandy. The spices in this holiday trifle recipe are fun and festive and pair beautifully with the other flavors in this exciting take on traditional trifles.
Get the Recipe: Gingerbread Trifle

3D Gingerbread Tree Cookies

3D Gingerbread Tree Cookies. Photo credit: xoxoBella.

3D gingerbread tree cookies are easy to make and they’re impressive to look at. After all, how many Christmas tree cookies come in 3D form! They’re full of warm, earthy spices and they’re soft in the middle and a little crisp at the edges, like all the best gingerbread should be!
Get the Recipe: 3D Gingerbread Tree Cookies

Gingerbread Linzer Cookies

Gingerbread linzer cookies with powdered sugar on a tray.
Gingerbread Linzer Cookies. Photo credit: xoxoBella.

This gingerbread sandwich cookie recipe is ideal for the holidays. The cookies are hard to resist with their vanilla and spice flavor and creamy ganache filling. They’re not hard to make and taste better than any cookies from the grocery store. So, whether you want to make Christmas cookies for a holiday cookie tray or you’re in the mood for baking treats for the family, you’ll love these wonderfully festive gingerbread cutout cookies.
Get the Recipe: Gingerbread Linzer Cookies

Gingerbread Cheesecake Jars

Gingerbread Cheesecake Jars. Photo credit: xoxoBella.

Anyone who loves the distinctive and classic flavour of gingerbread, with its warm spices and wonderful sweetness, will love these gingerbread cheesecake jars. They are unusual desserts which blend a ginger cookie crust with a creamy, spiced filling, along with your choice of whole spices, cookies, whipped cream, and so on for the garnish.
Get the Recipe: Gingerbread Cheesecake Jars

Easy Gingerbread Man Cookies

Easy gingerbread men on a red plate.
Easy Gingerbread Man Cookies. Photo credit: xoxoBella.

Gingerbread man cookies are popular with kids and grownups alike. They’re soft, sweet and full of wonderful warm spice flavour. Whether you’re looking for gingerbread men cookies for Christmas or you simply can’t get enough of the warm, spiced, sweet taste, there’s nothing not to love about this amazing gingerbread cookie recipe.
Get the Recipe: Easy Gingerbread Man Cookies

The BEST Old Fashioned Gingerbread Cake Recipe

The BEST Old Fashioned Gingerbread Cake Recipe. Photo Credit: xoxoBella

I love the smell of freshly baked gingerbread and of course the flavour. This is the best old fashioned gingerbread cake recipe if you want to wow everyone. My birthday falls on Christmas day, so I love to have this as a Christmas birthday cake (that means I get two slices instead of one!) It’s an easy fall or holiday dessert with warm spices and dark molasses, and it’s both festive and nostalgic.
Get the Recipe: The BEST Old Fashioned Gingerbread Cake Recipe

Gingerbread Apple Cake

Apple gingerbread cake on a plate.
Gingerbread Apple Cake. Photo credit: xoxoBella.

This gingerbread apple cake tastes so good. You’ll want to go back for seconds and thirds? It exists, and I am so excited to be sharing this recipe with you! With only a few simple ingredients, anyone can make this delicious cake for themselves or as a baked gift when visiting a friend’s house.
Get the Recipe: Gingerbread Apple Cake

Gingerbread Cheesecake

A slice of gingerbread cheesecake with a gingerbread cookie on top.
Gingerbread Cheesecake. Photo credit: Sugar Hero.

Serve a decadent gingerbread cheesecake after Christmas dinner for a festive and flavorful holiday dessert. Add cute gingerbread man cookies to the top or serve with whipped cream.
Get the Recipe: Gingerbread Cheesecake

Gingerbread Loaf

A gingerbread loaf cake sliced and drizzled with icing.
Gingerbread Loaf. Photo credit: Food by Maria.

This easy, tender gingerbread loaf is even better than Starbucks! Make this as a seasonal sweet to enjoy around a crackling fire, or grab a slice for an indulgent holiday inspired breakfast.
Get the Recipe: Gingerbread Loaf

Gingerbread Bars

Gingerbread cookie bars with frosting and sprinkles.
Gingerbread Bars. Photo credit: Sugar and Soul.

Bring gingerbread cookie flavor to a tasty, dense cookie bar form. Add cream cheese frosting and plenty of festive holiday sprinkles to make a really wonderful snack to share with friends and family as you trim the tree.
Get the Recipe: Gingerbread Bars

Gingerbread Tiramisu

A slice of tiramisu on a plate.
Gingerbread Tiramisu. Photo credit: Burrata and Bubbles.

Give your next batch of tiramisu the coziest gingerbread flavour for a memorable holiday dessert. This elegant dessert is rather easy to make at home for a thirty minute indulgence that everyone is sure to love.
Get the Recipe: Gingerbread Tiramisu

Gingerbread Macarons

Gingerbread macarons, decorated for Christmas.
Gingerbread Macarons. Photo credit: Britney Breaks Bread.

Surprise Santa this year with a perfect macaron. These have the best light, airy spiced shell with a delectable gingerbread flavored buttercream filling. As if that isn’t fancy enough, these are expertly decorated to make them incredibly festive.
Get the Recipe: Gingerbread Macarons

Taste safe uncooked gingerbread cookie dough.
Edible Gingerbread Cookie Dough. Photo credit: Sugar and Soul.

Grab a few common pantry staples to make this 5 minute treat. You can eat this by the scoop, like ice cream if you like, as it is totally taste safe.
Get the Recipe: Edible Gingerbread Cookie Dough

Gingerbread Candied Nuts

A jar of gingerbread candied nuts.
Gingerbread Candied Nuts. Photo credit: Sugar and Cloth.

Bring a nutty sweet treat to your holiday festivities with this easy and yummy recipe. Make these gingerbread candied nuts for a holiday treat to share at a party or to offer as a gift.
Get the Recipe: Gingerbread Candied Nuts

Gingerbread Pound Cake

A gingerbread pound cake with cream cheese frosting, cranberries and star anise.
Gingerbread Pound Cake. Photo credit: Britney Breaks Bread.

Make a gingerbread poundcake for the holidays to wow your guests with great seasonal flavours. This recipe is easy, yet provides such a lovely addition to your holiday feast, or serve this with cocoa as you settle in for the evening.
Get the Recipe: Gingerbread Pound Cake

Gingerbread Pie Dip

A dip that has layers of gingerbread flavour in the shape of a pie.
Gingerbread Pie Dip. Photo credit: Entirely Elizabeth.

Bring the flavour of gingerbread cookies to a tasty dip with this one of a kind gingerbread pie dip. It has layers of cheesecake, pudding and whipped topping for the ultimate place to dip gingerbread cookies!
Get the Recipe: Gingerbread Pie Dip

Gingerbread Mule

A moscow mule cup filled with a gingerbread cocktail.
Gingerbread Mule. Photo credit: Burrata and Bubbles.

With spirits, gingerbread simple syrup and spicy ginger beer, you are going to love this cool yet cozy cocktail. After one sip, you might declare this to be your favourite Christmas cocktail yet!
Get the Recipe: Gingerbread Mule

Gingerbread Martini

A gingerbread tequilla martini with a cookie garnish.
Gingerbread Martini. Photo credit: The Cookie Rookie.

Bring cookie vibes to cocktail hour with this gingerbread tequilla martini. This yummy little drink is perfect for a holiday party, or a cocktail to sip as you wrap gifts or watch a classic holiday film.
Get the Recipe: Gingerbread Martini

Gingerbread Layer Cake

A slice of gingerbread layer cake on a plate.
Gingerbread Layer Cake. Photo credit: The Stay at Home Chef.

Layers of gingerbread cake with rich cream cheese frosting makes for such a lovely cake. This dessert adds the perfect holly jolly flavour to your holiday table!
Get the Recipe: Gingerbread Layer Cake

Gingerbread Muffins

Lemon glazed gingerbread muffins on a cooling rack.
Gingerbread Muffins. Photo credit: Sugar and Cloth.

Gingerbread muffins with lemon glaze are such a yummy combination for breakfast. Bake a batch of these to add to your holiday breakfast buffet, or to enjoy with a latte as you get ready for Christmas. One of these can fuel you as you wrap all of the holiday gifts!
Get the Recipe: Gingerbread Muffins

Gingerbread Brownies

Molasses frosting on a gingerbread brownie.
Gingerbread Brownies. Photo credit: Sugar and Cloth.

Can’t decide between gingerbread and decadent brownies? Why not mash them up into one cozy goodie. This seasonal brownie recipe is delicious and unique for a festive treat.
Get the Recipe: Gingerbread Brownies

Bella Bucchiotti

Bella Bucchiotti is a Canadian-based syndicated food, travel, and lifestyle writer, photographer, and creator at xoxoBella. She founded xoxoBella in 2015, where she shares her love for food, dogs, sustainability, fitness, crafts, outdoor adventures, travel, and philanthropy to encourage others to run the extra mile, try new recipes, visit unfamiliar places, and stand for a cause. Bella creates stress-free and family-friendly recipes for weeknight dinners and festive feasts.

 

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