Best 11 Holiday Gingerbread Recipes

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Indulge in the festive spirit with our delectable Holiday Gingerbread recipes, a delightful collection of sweet treats that will add warmth and cheer to your holiday celebrations. From the classic Gingerbread House, an iconic centerpiece for any holiday gathering, to the charming Gingerbread Cookies, perfect for gifting and enjoying with loved ones, these recipes offer a range of options to satisfy every gingerbread craving. Get ready to embark on a baking adventure filled with the sweet aroma of gingerbread, and create memories that will last a lifetime.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

HOLIDAY GINGERBREAD MUFFINS



Holiday Gingerbread Muffins image

A wonderful treat to make for the holidays. If you make Gingerbread or fruitcake (heh) you really should try something different like these, You just might love them! 8)

Provided by OceanIvy

Categories     Quick Breads

Time 30m

Yield 12 muffins

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 egg
1/4 cup applesauce
3 tablespoons vegetable oil
1/4 cup molasses
1/2 cup sugar
1 1/2 cups flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon clove
1/4 teaspoon ginger
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
1/2 cup boiling water
sugar, to sprinkle

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°.
  • Grease 12 muffin cup/tins.
  • In medium bowl, beat the egg, applesauce, oil, molasses and 1/2 cup sugar.
  • Combine dry ingredients in a medium bowl and add to first mixture.
  • Stir in the water, mixing well.
  • Fill the muffin cups two-thirds full.
  • Lightly sprinkle with sugar.
  • Bake at 350° for 20 to 25 minutes or until done.

HOLIDAY GINGERBREAD PUDDING CAKE!



Holiday Gingerbread Pudding Cake! image

This is one of the best recipes I have!! I can't wait to make it for Christmas! It is such a cozy, special cake!

Provided by OceanIvy

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h5m

Yield 1 pudding cake

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
1 1/4 teaspoons ground ginger
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/2 cup butter, softened
1/2 cup sugar
1 egg
1 cup molasses
1 cup water
3/4 cup firmly packed brown sugar
1 1/2 cups hot water
1/3 cup butter, melted

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°.
  • Combine the flour, baking soda, ginger, cinnamon, salt, allspice and nutmeg in medium bowl.
  • Set mixture aside.
  • Beat 1/2 cup butter and sugar on medium speed in large mixing bowl until creamy (1-2 minutes).
  • Add egg; continue beating until well mixed.
  • Reduce the speed to low, continue beating, alternately adding flour mixture with molasses and 1 cup water.
  • Beating after each addition only until blended.
  • Pour the batter into 13x9-inch baking pan; sprinkle with 3/4 cup brown sugar.
  • Combine 1 1/2 cups hot water and 1/3 cup melted butter in medium bowl.
  • Carefully, pour over top of batter.
  • Bake 40-55 minutes or until gingerbread is cracked on top and toothpick in center comes out clean.
  • Serve warm, with ice cream if desired.

HOLIDAY GINGERBREAD SCONES



Holiday Gingerbread Scones image

A friend gave me this recipe for these wonderful gingerbread scones. I then made them for an English friend of mine, and she gave them a definite thumbs up. I've made them without the dried cherries and currants and cut them with biscuit cutters, and they were great also. Make sure you handle the dough lightly; don't overmix.

Provided by Anonymous

Categories     Bread     Quick Bread Recipes     Scone Recipes

Time 30m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 17

cooking spray
1 large egg, beaten
1 tablespoon heavy cream
1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
¾ cup old-fashioned oats
¼ cup white sugar
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon ground ginger
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
½ teaspoon baking soda
¼ teaspoon salt
⅛ teaspoon ground cloves
⅓ cup cold unsalted butter
⅓ cup dried cherries
¼ cup dried currants
½ cup buttermilk
2 teaspoons molasses

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C) and place a rack in the center of the oven. Lightly spray a baking pan with cooking spray.
  • Combine egg and cream for glaze in a small bowl and set aside.
  • Combine flour, oats, sugar, baking powder, ginger, cinnamon, baking soda, salt, and cloves in a large bowl. Cut the butter into small pieces with a pastry blender, 2 knives, or your fingertips; rub into the flour mixture until it resembles coarse oatmeal. Add cherries and currants.
  • Combine buttermilk and molasses in a measuring cup. Stir into flour mixture with a wooden spoon until moist clumps form. Gather dough together and transfer to a lightly floured surface.
  • Knead dough gently until it forms a ball. Shape into a 7-inch circle and cut into 8 triangles with a sharp knife. Place on the prepared baking pan and brush with glaze.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until firm, golden brown, and a toothpick inserted into the center of a scone comes out clean, about 14 minutes. Remove from the oven and cool on a wire rack before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 281.9 calories, Carbohydrate 42.7 g, Cholesterol 46.7 mg, Fat 9.9 g, Fiber 2.5 g, Protein 5.8 g, SaturatedFat 5.7 g, Sodium 270.8 mg, Sugar 14 g

HOLIDAY PUMPKIN-GINGERBREAD TRIFLE



Holiday Pumpkin-Gingerbread Trifle image

Treat your holiday party guests to layers of gingerbread, butterscotch-pumpkin filling, gingersnap cookies and creamy whipped topping.

Provided by By Arlene Cummings

Categories     Dessert

Time 2h

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 box Betty Crocker™ gingerbread cake and cookie mix
1 can (15 oz) pumpkin (not pumpkin pie mix)
1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk (not evaporated)
1 box (4-serving size) butterscotch instant pudding and pie filling mix
3 tablespoons packed brown sugar
1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 cup milk
25 to 30 gingersnap cookies (about three-fourths of 10-oz bag)
1 container (12 oz) Cool Whip frozen whipped topping, thawed, or whipped cream

Steps:

  • Bake and cool gingerbread as directed on box.
  • Meanwhile, in medium bowl, beat pumpkin, condensed milk, pudding mix, brown sugar, pumpkin pie spice, cinnamon and milk with whisk 1 to 2 minutes or until mixture is smooth and thickened; set aside.
  • Cut gingerbread into 2- to 3-inch cubes. In trifle bowl or large clear glass bowl, layer half of gingerbread.
  • Reserve 12 cookies and some of the whipped topping for garnish. Crumble 5 cookies over gingerbread layer. Spread about half of remaining whipped topping over cookies. Top with half of pumpkin mixture. Repeat layers. Crumble 2 remaining cookies over top. Garnish top with reserved whipped topping and whole cookies.
  • Cover with plastic wrap; refrigerate 1 to 2 hours before serving.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 Serving

HOLIDAY GINGERBREAD CUPCAKES



Holiday Gingerbread Cupcakes image

With heartwarming molasses, allspice and cinnamon, these cupcakes taste like the holidays! -BugzBunny, Taste of Home Online Community

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 45m

Yield 21 cupcakes.

Number Of Ingredients 14

2/3 cup sugar
1/2 cup canola oil
2 egg whites
1 egg
1 cup unsweetened applesauce
1 cup molasses
1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup whole wheat flour
2-1/2 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon ground ginger
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground allspice
1/2 teaspoon salt
1-1/3 cups reduced-fat whipped topping

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, beat the sugar, oil, egg whites and egg until well blended. Add applesauce and molasses; mix well. In a small bowl, combine the flours, baking soda, ginger, cinnamon, allspice and salt; gradually beat into applesauce mixture until blended., Fill paper-lined muffin cups two-thirds full. Bake at 350° for 18-22 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks to cool completely., Just before serving, top each cupcake with 1 tablespoon whipped topping.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 189 calories, Fat 6g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 10mg cholesterol, Sodium 221mg sodium, Carbohydrate 32g carbohydrate (17g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.

THE BEST HOLIDAY GINGERBREAD MARTINI



The Best Holiday Gingerbread Martini image

A holiday favorite that is requested time and time again. Festive and delicious, and so easy to make. Enjoy!

Provided by robertdeblois

Categories     Drinks Recipes     Cocktail Recipes     Vodka Drinks Recipes

Time 5m

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 fluid ounces Irish cream liqueur (such as Baileys®)
2 fluid ounces vanilla-flavored vodka
2 fluid ounces cinnamon schnapps
2 fluid ounces butterscotch schnapps
½ cup crushed ice, or as needed

Steps:

  • Pour Irish cream liqueur, vanilla-flavored vodka, cinnamon schnapps, and butterscotch schnapps into a cocktail shaker; add ice. Cover shaker, shake, and strain drink into a martini glass.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 391.5 calories, Carbohydrate 40.3 g, Fat 0.3 g, Sodium 8.1 mg, Sugar 36.7 g

HOLIDAY GINGERBREAD BISCOTTI



Holiday Gingerbread Biscotti image

This was a long one to type, but very much worth it! This recipe would make a wonderful gift for Christmas 8)

Provided by OceanIvy

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h20m

Yield 40 biscotti

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 cup almonds, blanched
3/4 cup sugar
1/4 lb butter
1/2 cup molasses, dark
4 pieces candied ginger, minced fine
3 eggs
3 cups flour
1/2 tablespoon baking powder
1 tablespoon cinnamon
1 teaspoon nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
1/2 teaspoon ground allspice

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°.
  • Place almonds into a 8 or 9-inch square pan; bake until golden, 10-15 minutes. Let cool.
  • Coarsely chop almonds, set aside for now.
  • In large bowl, using electric mixer, beat sugar, butter, molasses and ginger until smooth.
  • Add eggs, one at a time, beating after each addition.
  • In a bowl, stir flour, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, allspice and the almonds.
  • Add into the egg mixture; stir to blend.
  • On 2 greased 12x15-inch baking sheets with floured hands, pat dough into 4 flat loaves.
  • Space evenly on sheets; each loaf about 1/2-inch thick, 2 inches wide and the length of the baking sheet.
  • Bake until browned at edges and springy to the touch, about 25 minutes. Switch positions of pans halfway through baking.
  • Let loaves stand on sheets until cool enough to touch, then cut into long, 1/2-inch thick diagonal slices.
  • On baking sheets, arrange slices close together with cut side down.
  • Return to oven bake 15 to 18 minutes longer; switch positions of pans halfway through baking.

HOLIDAY GINGERBREAD COOKIES



Holiday Gingerbread Cookies image

Provided by Patrick and Gina Neely : Food Network

Categories     dessert

Time 1h50m

Yield 12 to 16 cookies

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, room temperature
1/2 cup light brown sugar
1/4 cup mild molasses
2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting
1 tablespoon ground ginger
1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
2 teaspoons ground allspice
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
Royal Icing, recipe follows
2 egg whites
3 cups confectioners' sugar, whisked to remove lumps
1/2 lemon, juiced

Steps:

  • Combine butter, sugar, and molasses together in a standing mixer with the paddle attachment until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes. Meanwhile, whisk together the remaining dry ingredients in a separate bowl.
  • Add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture in increments, and continue to beat until thoroughly mixed together.
  • Pour the dough out onto the countertop and divide into 4 pieces. Press each piece into a disk and wrap in plastic wrap. Place in the refrigerator and chill for 1 to 2 hours, or up to 3 days.
  • Adjust the racks to the center of the oven and preheat to 350 degrees F. Line sheet trays with parchment paper.
  • Spread 2 large pieces of parchment paper out and very lightly flour them. Place a disk of dough between the parchment sheets and roll out to 1/4-inch thickness. Repeat with the remaining disks of dough. Rework all scraps into balls and re-chill before reusing. Repeat with all the dough.
  • Cut out cookies and place on the parchment-lined sheet trays with an offset spatula, leaving 1-inch between each cookie. Bake the cookies for 10 to 12 minutes. Cool on the sheet tray for 5 minutes, and then transfer to a cooling rack to continue cooling to room temperature before decorating the cookies with Royal Icing.
  • Add ingredients to a large bowl. Beat, using a hand mixer, until glossy and stiff, about 5 to 6 minutes. Place in icing bags with fine tips to decorate cookies.

HOLIDAY GINGERBREAD CUPCAKES RECIPE RECIPE - (4.6/5)



Holiday Gingerbread Cupcakes Recipe Recipe - (4.6/5) image

Provided by á-46561

Number Of Ingredients 14

2/3 cup sugar
1/2 cup canola oil
2 egg whites
1 egg
1 cup unsweetened applesauce
1 cup molasses
1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup whole wheat flour
2-1/2 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon ground ginger
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground allspice
1/2 teaspoon salt
1-1/3 cups reduced-fat whipped topping

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, beat the sugar, oil, egg whites and egg until well blended. Add applesauce and molasses; mix well. In a small bowl, combine the flours, baking soda, ginger, cinnamon, allspice and salt; gradually beat into applesauce mixture until blended. Fill paper-lined muffin cups two-thirds full. Bake at 350° for 18-22 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks to cool completely. Just before serving, top each cupcake with 1 tablespoon whipped topping. Yield: 21 cupcakes.

HOLIDAY GINGERBREAD TRIFLE



Holiday Gingerbread Trifle image

My husband and I both enjoy this delicious dessert during the winter holidays, but we lighten it up by using Splenda Brown Sugar Blend and Lite Cool Whip. -Eileen Ballance, Norfolk, Virginia

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h5m

Yield 18 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 24

1 envelope unflavored gelatin
1/2 cup cold water
2 cans (15 ounces each) solid-pack pumpkin
2/3 cup packed brown sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground ginger
1 teaspoon vanilla extract, divided
3/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon salt
4 cups heavy whipping cream
1/4 cup confectioners' sugar
GINGERBREAD:
1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1 egg
1/2 cup molasses
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons ground ginger
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup buttermilk
1/2 cup hot water
3 tablespoons crystallized ginger

Steps:

  • In a small saucepan, sprinkle gelatin over cold water; let stand for 1 minute. Heat over low heat, stirring until gelatin is completely dissolved. Remove from the heat. In a large bowl, combine the pumpkin, brown sugar, cinnamon, ginger, 1/2 teaspoon vanilla, nutmeg, salt and gelatin mixture., In a large bowl, beat cream until it begins to thicken. Add confectioners' sugar and remaining vanilla; beat until soft peaks form. Fold 4 cups whipped cream into pumpkin mixture. Cover and refrigerate while preparing cake. Refrigerate remaining whipped cream., For gingerbread, in a large bowl, cream butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in egg, then molasses. Combine the flour, ginger, baking soda, cinnamon and salt; add to the creamed mixture alternately with buttermilk, beating well after each addition. Beat in hot water., Transfer to a greased and floured 13x9-in. baking pan. Bake at 350° for 22-26 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool on a wire rack. Cut into cubes., In a 5-qt. trifle bowl or glass serving bowl, layer 4 cups gingerbread cubes, half of the pumpkin mixture and half of the whipped cream. Repeat with remaining gingerbread and pumpkin. Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours., Just before serving, spread remaining whipped cream over pumpkin mixture. Carefully arrange remaining gingerbread around edge of bowl; sprinkle with crystallized ginger.

Nutrition Facts :

HOLIDAY GINGERBREAD



Holiday Gingerbread image

This Gingerbread is one of the best that I have ever had before. It is light and moist, spiced just right and so easy to pull together quickly. I love that it stays moist for several days after baking, not that it will stick around that long. Serve this to your guest with a mug of hot cider and lots of holiday cheer ! The recipe...

Provided by Angela Gray

Categories     Sweet Breads

Time 45m

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 1/2 c all purpose flour
3/4 tsp cinnamon and ginger
1/2 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp baking soda
1/2 c shortening
1/4 c packed brown sugar
1 egg
1/2 c light molasses
1/2 c very warm water

Steps:

  • 1. Pre-heat oven to 350 degree's. Grease a square glass 9 inch pan.
  • 2. Combine all of the dry ingredients into a bowl, set aside.
  • 3. In a large mixing bowl beat shortening on medium speed for 30 sec. Add brown sugar, beat till fluffy. Add egg and molasses ; beat one minute.
  • 4. Alternately add dry flour mixture and water to shortening mixture, beat on low speed; begin and end with flour mixture.
  • 5. Pour batter into prepared pan. Bake in a 350 degree oven for 30-40 minutes or until toothpick comes out clean.
  • 6. Cool for 15 minutes, serve warm with powdered sugar sprinkled on top and a nice hot mug of cider ! enjoy

Tips:

  • Quality ingredients: Use high-quality, fresh ingredients for the best flavor.
  • Creaming butter and sugar: Cream the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy. This will help the cookies spread in the oven and give them a tender texture.
  • Chill the dough: Chill the dough for at least 1 hour before rolling it out. This will make the dough easier to handle and prevent it from spreading too much in the oven.
  • Use a gingerbread cookie cutter: Use a gingerbread cookie cutter to cut out the cookies. This will give them a festive shape and make them perfect for decorating.
  • Bake the cookies at the right temperature: Bake the cookies at the right temperature and for the right amount of time. Overbaking will make the cookies dry and crumbly.
  • Decorate the cookies: Decorate the cookies with your favorite toppings, such as royal icing, sprinkles, or candy. You can also use food coloring to add a pop of color.

Conclusion:

With these tips, you'll be able to make delicious and festive gingerbread cookies that will be the perfect addition to your holiday celebrations. These cookies are also great for gift-giving. So, bake up a batch and share them with your friends and family.

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