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20 Festive Gingerbread Desserts

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20 of the Very Best Gingerbread Desserts
20 Festive Gingerbread Desserts

20 of the beat gingerbread desserts to make this Christmas, including gingerbread cookies, cakes, bars, and everything in-between!

20 Festive Gingerbread Desserts

Gingerbread Desserts

If you are searching for the best gingerbread desserts, you have come to the right place.

You will love all the festive gingerbread recipes that you will find below. 

If you are anything like me, your only problem will be that you will have a hard time narrowing it down to just one or two recipes and you will end up wanting to make them all!

Best Gingerbread Desserts

20 of the best gingerbread dessert recipes to make this Christmas, from gingerbread cookies and bars to cakes and cupcakes and everything in-between.

Gingerbread Men Cookies

This gingerbread recipe makes the tastiest classic Christmas Gingerbread Men cookies! Made with molasses and brown sugar you can’t go wrong!

Old Fashioned Gingerbread Cake

This classic gingerbread cake is a favorite in our house. It is moist, full of flavor, and pairs perfectly with the sweet cinnamon frosting on top. It’s basically Christmas in a bite of delicious cake!

Soft Gingerbread Cookies

Soft and chewy gingerbread cookies covered in red and green sprinkles are perfect for the holidays. No rolling and cookie cutters are required for this easy and delicious Christmas cookie recipe!

Photo Credit: www.bigbearswife.com

Reindeer Gingerbread Cookies

Sure you have made gingerbread men... but have you ever turned those gingerbread men upside down to make adorable reindeer cookies?! Genius!

Photo Credit: www.playpartyplan.com

Gingerbread Cupcakes with Spiced Buttercream

These soft gingerbread cupcakes combine all of the flavors of the holidays in one moist cupcake! Top them with a spiced buttercream for the ultimate gingerbread dessert!

Photo Credit: www.diprecipecreations.com

Caramel Gingerbread Cheesecake Dip

Caramel Gingerbread Cheesecake Dip is an easy dessert recipe to wow your holiday guests with. This sweet dip recipe combines caramel and gingerbread flavors together in a creamy dip.

Photo Credit: confessionsofabakingqueen.com

Gingerbread Brownies

Spicy, dense, and chewy these Gingerbread brownies are chock full of flavor then topped with a luscious cream cheese frosting. These are the perfect addition to your Christmas Cookie plate!

Photo Credit: www.simplejoy.com

Gingerbread House

Make and decorate a gingerbread house completely from scratch with this easy recipe. Who needs boxed kits when you can make your own?!

Photo Credit: www.sweetrecipeas.com

Gingerbread House Gingerbread Layer Cake

Or, turn a cake into a gingerbread house with the delicious--and creative--gingerbread layer cake recipe!

Photo Credit: www.lanascooking.com

Gingerbread Apple Cobbler

This gingerbread apple cobbler has layers of apple pie filling, soft gingerbread, and crunchy pecan streusel for an easy to prepare, family-friendly dessert. Serve with a scoop of ice cream for a real treat!

Photo Credit: www.simplystacie.net

Gingerbread Whoopie Pies

This gingerbread dessert takes a smooth cream cheese filling and sandwiches it between two delicious gingerbread cakes. Simply heavenly!

Photo Credit: livingsweetmoments.com

Gingerbread Bundt Cake 

This beautiful gingerbread bundt cake is topped with a sweet vanilla glaze and makes for a perfect holiday season dessert.

Gingerbread Monkey Bread

This sweet and sticky gingerbread monkey bread is easy to make and makes the perfect Christmas dessert treat. Just be sure to keep plenty of napkins handy!

Photo Credit: thesuburbansoapbox.com

Gingerbread Blondies with Meyer Lemon Cream Cheese Swirl

What sets these blondies apart from other gingerbread blondies is the amazing lemon cream cheese swirl. Yum!

Slow Cooker Gingerbread Latte

Drink your dessert with this tasty gingerbread latte. The hot gingerbread-flavored drink is easy to make in your crockpot and the perfect holiday drink for coffee lovers at Christmastime. Top with whipped cream and sprinkles for a special treat!

Photo Credit: mamaneedscake.com

Pumpkin Gingerbread Cupcakes

Cupcakes with the flavor pairing of pumpkin and gingerbread. Topping this delicious combo is a spiced cream cheese frosting.

Photo Credit: brooklynfarmgirl.com

No-Chill Gingerbread Cookies

Cut-out gingerbread Cookies with a sprinkle of powdered sugar over the top are the perfect festive treat! No chilling the dough is required for this gingerbread recipe, so they’re quick and simple to make!

Photo Credit: www.thekitchenismyplayground.com

Gingerbread Magic Cookies

A festive variation of the traditional 7 layer cookie, these gingerbread magic cookies are simply the perfect mix of all things yummy.

Photo Credit: www.mommalew.com

Gingerbread Cheesecake Cookie Cups

Bite-sized gingerbread cookie cups filled with creamy gingerbread-flavored cheesecake?! Yes, please!

Photo Credit: www.crumbblog.com

Gingerbread Sugared Almonds

These gingerbread-scented sugared almonds are the perfect snack for all your festive gatherings, and can also be packaged up in pretty jars for a simple homemade gift.

Let me know your favorite gingerbread desserts in the comment section below!

Originally published Dec 20, 2016.

20 Festive Gingerbread Desserts
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By Jaclyn Shimmel | 11/17/2021
Filed Under: Dessert Tagged With: Christmas, Party food

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Comments

  1. Jennifer Truong says

    12/26/2016 at 9:10 pm

    This is great! I love gingerbread.

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  2. Brooke Allen says

    12/27/2016 at 3:59 am

    We made gingerbread houses this year for Christmas… although I admit I used graham crackers.

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  3. Celeste Herrin says

    12/27/2016 at 7:44 am

    Oh how I wish I had seen this before Christmas! I will definitely save it for next Christmas! Thank you so much for all the great information!

    Reply
  4. Natalie says

    12/27/2016 at 2:58 pm

    I must try that Gingerbread Spice Monkey Bread recipe! It looks so tasty!

    Reply
  5. Devona Fryer says

    12/28/2016 at 3:20 am

    My daughter’s been craving ginger bread this year, so thanks for the recipes!

    Reply
  6. Lauryn R says

    12/31/2016 at 1:51 pm

    All of these gingerbread recipes sound amazing! I particularly want to try making the Gingerbread Roll Cake first, this is something that I have never had before! It looks delicious! 🙂 Thanks for sharing!

    Reply
  7. adriane says

    01/02/2017 at 6:16 am

    Gingerbread is a favorite – Id love it all year!

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  8. Judy Thomas says

    01/09/2017 at 5:31 am

    They all sound so delicious! Thanks for sharing 🙂

    Reply
  9. Sharon Braswell says

    01/16/2017 at 5:35 pm

    Thanks SO much for the post! I am always looking for good Gingerbread recipes and the Gingerbread Bundt Cake with Vanilla Glaze – Living Sweet Moments looks and sounds especially yummy!!

    Reply
  10. Samantha Michelle says

    01/17/2017 at 2:06 am

    I’m a sucker for gingerbread houses

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