6 Gingerbread-Flavored Recipes to Get Into the Holiday Spirit

Christmas wouldn't be Christmas without gingerbread. Maybe this year, you'll be constructing a gingerbread house. You might light a gingerbread candle to entice Santa Claus and his reindeer to come a few days quicker. But to truly make it a holiday to remember, you could make some even more unusual.

Below, we've gathered some of the most creative recipes to transform your 2024 gingerbread experience, including breakfast pancakes, roll cakes and more.

Fluffy Gingerbread Pancakes by Ambitious Kitchen

Nothing says happiness like a Christmassy winter morning. Instead of making traditional pancakes, consider making this festive gingerbread-flavor stack. The spicy flavor makes it even warmer and heartier. It's like a comforting hug on a chilly day.

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Gingerbread Cookies by Love & Lemons

You can't have Christmas without gingerbread people. You can make the holiday classic this season with the help of Love & Lemons. The authors teach you how to create a fun assortment of snowflakes and people, and the flavor is equally delicious, with a spicy kick balanced using rich molasses.

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Gingerbread Hot Chocolate by Cravings of a Lunatic

Are you bored with your usual cup of hot cocoa? Fall deeper into the holiday spirit by adding a gingerbread flavor. It's easy, thanks to Cravings of a Lunatic. You'll recreate its taste with speculoos cookie butter and a blend of ginger, cinnamon and nutmeg.

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Gingerbread Oatmeal Cookies With Chai Latte Buttercream Filling by Simply Taralynn

This recipe finds itself somewhere between a grown-up version of gingerbread cookies and a youthful twist on oatmeal creme pies. Regardless of how you look at it, one thing is for certain: it's tasty and fun for Christmas. It has a classic gingerbread cookie sandwiched on top of a creamy chai latte filling, creating the most sophisticated dessert you may ever try.

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Gingerbread Swiss Cake Roll by Inspired by Charm

We always see those delectable pumpkin Swiss rolls during fall. Now, we finally have a wintery take from Inspired by Charm. This innovative recipe maintains the charming taste of spicy but sweet with its gingery dough and creamy vanilla filling. Our only question is, why aren't more stores launching this during the holiday season?

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Naughty Gingerbread Mocktail by Half-Baked Harvest

If you're a person who needs a cold drink, even during the height of winter, this Gingerbread Mocktail was made for you. This recipe uses apple cider and ginger beer to create a one-of-a-kind holiday flavor. And to channel that authentic gingerbread taste, you'll also sprinkle nutmeg, ginger and more. Everyone who tries it will think you might be a master chef.

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