Gingerbread Cookies Recipe Roundup!
Who loves baking for the holidays?! This list of over 12 Gingerbread Cookie Recipes is going to give you SO many great cookie recipes for your Christmas cookie trays and boxes. This list includes tasty recipes like caramel-stuffed gingerbread cookies, iced gingerbread cookies, gingerbread sandwich cookies and so much more!
I take care to source my roundups from established bloggers who write and test their recipes and only publish the good stuff! Enjoy!
If you are like me and you love the warm flavors of molasses and spice, you’ll love this roundup of gingerbread cookies! Gingerbread goes so far beyond houses and cut-outs! You can do a ton with this classic holiday flavor.
A roundup you can trust: When I write my roundups, I strive to include only recipes from bloggers I trust–people that write their own recipes and test them before publishing. I don’t include AI recipes or other computer-generated recipes. If you ever discover I’ve linked to something like that, please do let me know as occasionally websites do change over time. I also am sure I have permission before using a blogger’s photo.
Delicious Gingerbread Cookies for the Holidays
I get so excited when it’s time to start holiday baking. I am always on the lookout for new-to-me recipes to try. I found several delicious gingerbread cookies this year while I was browsing and decided to make a larger roundup of ideas to share with all of you!
Tips for Choosing Recipes for Cookie Boxes and Beyond
If you want to include frosted cookies in a holiday cookie box, consider sandwich cookies! They are a little easier to pack without squishing the frosting and you still get that indulgent homemade frosting included.
Another great choice is gingerbread simply decorated with royal icing. This icing (when prepared correctly) sets hard so cookies that are totally dry can be stacked for gifting or bringing along to a party.
On the other hand, if you are just looking for something super indulgent, check out the gingerbread cookie bars on the list below. They have a beautiful frosted top (and ought to travel well, provided they are not stacked). Also, the gingerbread whoopie pies on this list look incredible too.
Have fun browsing and let me know your favorite gingerbread cookies to bake for the holidays!
Gingerbread Sandwich Cookies
Remember Oatmeal Cream Pies? That classic cookie inspired these sweet Gingerbread Sandwich Cookies from Sugar Spun Run. These are chewy gingerbread cookies filled with a white chocolate buttercream. This recipe is definitely on my list to bake this season!
Gingerbread Cookie Bars
Bars are such a convenient way to prepare cookies! No scooping or swapping out tray after tray. Instead, bake once and all you need to do is cut the pan of bars. These Gingerbread Cookie Bars from Sugar Spun Run feature a tangy cream cheese frosting which is sooo perfect with gingerbread–but you can swap it to buttercream if you prefer!
Chewy Soft Gingerbread Cookies
Molasses and a little bit of orange juice help create these flavorful Chewy Soft Gingerbread Cookies from Chew Out Loud. The recipe instructs on how to use white chocolate to decorate, so if you prefer a recipe without royal icing, this is your jam!
Chewy Ginger Molasses Cookies
I love the holiday scent and flavor of gingerbread and these Chewy Ginger Molasses Cookies from My Rad Kitchen include molasses, cinnamon, ginger, cloves and nutmeg for the perfect blend of holiday spice!
Caramel Stuffed Gingerbread Cookies
How brilliant is this? Stuff some gingerbread cookies with soft caramels for these indulgent Caramel Stuffed Gingerbread Cookies from Spend with Pennies. Be sure to buy soft caramels!
Gingerbread Whoopie Pies
Fill soft cookies with a fluffy cream cheese frosting to make cute Gingerbread Whoopie Pies from Little Sunny Kitchen. These would be so adorable on a holiday cookie tray!
Soft Gingerbread Latte Cookies
Prepare soft and chewy gingerbread cookies and then fill them with an espresso-flavored frosting for Soft Gingerbread Latte Cookies from Maria’s Mixing Bowl. I love the idea of this combo!
Gingerbread Cookies Without Molasses
Ran out of molasses? Bake up a batch of Gingerbread Cookies Without Molasses from Midwestern HomeLife.
Air Fryer Gingerbread Cookies
Air Fryers are so popular right now and for good reason! They are super convenient and fast. You can even do some holiday baking in your air fryer if you wish with these Air Fryer Gingerbread Cookies from Recipes from a Pantry
Sourdough Gingerbread Cookies
For all my sourdough bakers out these! These Sourdough Gingerbread Cookies from Somebody Feed Seb use sourdough discard to prepare the dough. The dough is chilled overnight and baked the next day. Add icing if desired!
Mini Gingerbread Men Cookies
Skip all the fussy decorating and make these cute Mini Gingerbread Men Cookies from Rose Bakes instead! A sprinkle of powdered sugar provides all the decoration you will need.
Gluten-Free & Vegan Gingerbread Cookies
If you need a recipe for special diets, consider these Gluten-Free & Vegan Gingerbread Cookies from Vibrantly G-Free. There’s even a vegan icing recipe included!
Ginger-Molasses Cookies
Try this softer and chewier version of gingersnaps with this recipe for Ginger-Molasses Cookies from Boston Girl Bakes.
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