Gingerbread Cookie Recipes

Turn your cookie platter into a winter wonderland. One classic gingerbread boy cookie cutter can make a big batch of...

Making Swedish pepparkakor—or gingerbread cookies—is a holiday tradition in our family. I entered these at the Iowa State Fair and...

Fun and festive, these cookie sandwich trees will be a huge hit with kids of all ages. They're a super-cute...

One of my favorite desserts in England was a cake featuring chocolate and ginger. When I came home, I tried...

Add a little snow hat (complete with a pompom) to a classic gingerbread shape to create adorable gingerbread Santas. —Christy...

My grandsons started cooking by helping their grandpa mix up waffle and pancake batter. They also liked to make these...

Mom always used the same round-headed cookie cutter to make her "boys." They always came out of the oven soft...

The addition of butterscotch pudding makes these a little different than most gingerbread cutout recipes. The recipe comes from my...

When I spread these spicy gingerbread rounds with my lemony cream cheese frosting, I knew I had a hit. Cardamom...

Whole wheat flour gives a rustic look to little tassies that are big on flavor. The velvety, rich filling is...

Our two boys linger around the kitchen when these homemade gingerbread cookies are baking. I make this gingerbread cookie recipe...

These spiced-just-right whoopie pies combine two popular flavors in one fun treat. The moist cookies are rolled in sugar before...

I love to see the end of a project, like this Christmas cottage—but my favorite part is the process. It's...

These cookies were ideal for a winter get-together I hosted. I like to share these crunchy treats on the way...

I was never fond of gingerbread until I rolled it up with Nutella. These logs are a fabulous addition to...

We show just one way to decorate this cute little gingerbread house. Prepare several batches of dough (one batch at...

I get so busy during the Christmas season that cutout cookies are a hassle. But I love gingerbread and spritz...

After stumbling across a community recipe for gingerbread biscotti, I made several batches and tweaked it to our tastes. These...

It's so much fun to decorate cookies with children's help. We created gingery moose-shaped cookies to go with a book...

Any small gingerbread boy cookie cutter can take on new "life" with these classic cookies. Give him some cat friends,...

Here’s a recipe that combines two holiday classics—gingerbread and fruitcake—into one yummy favorite. I spread on a simple glaze made...

The A-frame design on this pretty country chalet is easy enough for even first-timers to make. So gather the kids...

Here's a set of tasty house plans! You're sure to have a delectable gingerbread house using my recipe and building...