What to Bake Now: Gingerbread Recipes

gingerbread season comes but once a year!

There’s something magical about flavors that only show up for a few months each year. Gingerbread weaves itself into our holiday memories ~ a warm kitchen, cookies cooling on the counter, that unmistakable spicy-sweet aroma. Maybe that’s why it tastes even better when the season finally comes around.

what is the flavor of gingerbread?

“Gingerbread” can mean the classic cookies, or the broader flavor profile built around two essentials: molasses and spice. Molasses gives gingerbread its deep color and that slightly bitter, unmistakably old-fashioned note. The spice blend does the rest ~ ginger leads the way, with cinnamon, cloves, allspice, and nutmeg creating that warm, complex backbone. Even a touch of mace isn’t unheard of.

Glazed Gingerbread Bundt Cake

If this gorgeous bundt doesn’t wow them, nothing will! I love slicing into that crisp glaze to reveal the bright golden cake.

Gingerbread Ice Cream

When you think of gingerbread recipes, ice cream probably doesn’t come to mind, but this becomes an instant favorite after the first spoonful. So good.

Gingerbread Muffins

Start your morning off on the right foot ~ with gingerbread!

Glazed Gingerbread Spritz Cookies

We love this spicy twist on holiday spritz cookies. The glaze brings out the details in this cute gingerbread cookie recipe.

Gingerbread Biscotti

These super crunchy twice baked cookies are perfect for sharing, gifting, and dunking!

Gingerbread Loaf Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting

No need to bundle up and brave the elements, this loaf cake will give you all the warm and fuzzy coffee shop feels.

Snowflake Ginger Cookies

I decorate these easy drop cookies in 2 ways, both stenciled and piped so everybody, no matter what your skill level, can make them!

Gingerbread Bars

These moist little holiday dessert bars with their creamy cream cheese frosting are irresistible!

Gingerbread French Toast

Why not wake up to the aroma of gingerbread? This is the ultimate holiday breakfast.

Embossed Gingerbread Cookies

These easy embossed cookies are always a hit ~ there’s not an ugly sweater in the bunch!

Gingerbread Snickerdoodles

Simple, soft, and spicy ~ it’s that sweet spot where snickerdoodle meets gingersnap.

Swedish Pepparkakor Cookies

I try to challenge myself to go all out at least once every December. Aren’t these pretty?

Chewy Ginger Cookies

If you make nothing else this holiday season, make these.

Gingerbread Stars

These thick rich cookies are so special they can be given as gifts. Just package a few in a cellophane bag and tie up with a sparkly ribbon.

Gingerbread Crumb Cake

A moist little coffee cake with plenty of holiday spirit.

Chocolate Gingerbread Stamped Cookies

Chocolate and gingerbread go surprisingly well together, the two strong flavors make a sophisticated combo.