Gingerbread Recipes For Houses, Cookies, Martinis And More

Baking gingerbread men and houses are a classic holiday pastime. But if you find yourself devouring an entire gingerbread village in one day, there are plenty of other recipes that use the classic holiday flavor. From traditional cookies to cocktails, cakes and ice cream, here are 25-plus recipes for the gingerbread lover.

This isn't any ordinary gingerbread cake. This impressive yet difficult dessert will dazzle your holiday guests. Why? As you slice through the cake, there are poached pears in the middle.

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Make sure to add on these yummy gingerbread tags after wrapping up your gifts. Your loved ones will appreciate these far more than your average sticker gift tags.

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You already know about building houses out of gingerbread cookies for Christmas, but have you heard of gingerbread cake houses? Soft, dense cake slices can make a stronger foundation for your gingerbread house than flat gingerbread cookies. Make this a new Christmas tradition with your kids.

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Baking and decorating classic gingerbread men with your family is one of the best ways to kick off the holiday season. Add gumdrops, chocolate chips, colored frosting and more to personalize these snazzy sweets.

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Satisfy the taste buds of chocolate lovers while also fulfilling those holiday cravings. This recipe includes everything you love in a boxed chocolate cake mix and adds a seasonal flair courtesy of ginger, cinnamon, allspice and molasses.

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This pumpkin recipe goes beyond the traditional pumpkin pie. Experience all the well-loved flavors of fall and winter through the mix of pure pumpkin cake and gingerbread cake.

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Keep it simple this season with this gingerbread recipe. Molasses, ginger, cinnamon and more blend together to create an elevated dessert.

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These layers of goodness will really get you into the holiday spirit. Vanilla pudding is layered with sliced strawberries, pears and pieces of gingerbread. A toasted almond topping pulls this Instagram-worthy dessert together.

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Treat your sweet tooth craving with these gingerbread bars. They're perfect for a snack to enjoy after a simple weeknight dinner or to have with your morning coffee.

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There are plenty of treats you can make during the holidays, from desserts made out of canned pumpkin to simple holiday pies. But nothing compares to gingerbread houses. However, if the normal process of building a house doesn't fit your schedule, then this recipe for flat gingerbread houses is for you.

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Gingersnaps are tasty no matter the time of year. Enjoy this ginger-packed cookie with a cup of coffee, tea or milk.

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There are plenty of apple recipes perfect for fall, and this is one of them. The cake highlights the sweetness of chopped apples, which is perfectly accented with warm spices like ginger, nutmeg and cinnamon. The crunchy streusel on top is just a bonus.

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Though ginger may not be a popular ice cream flavor, this ice cream recipe has an impressive flavor profile. The icy ginger root flavor is soothing on the tongue.

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