What’s better than the smell of warmly spiced gingerbread cookies baking in the oven? Not much in our minds. They’re a staple on a holiday cookie tray and decorating cut-out gingerbread men is a fun kid-friendly activity. We’re sharing 10 different gingerbread cookies for Christmas. You’ll find chewy gingerbread cookies, drop cookies, thumbprints, a classic recipe perfect for gingerbread men or a gingerbread house, and more. Something for everyone!
Soft Gingerbread Cookies
“This recipe reminds me of the Mexican gingerbread cookies we used to buy in Mexico. They are soft and delicious. My kids love them and they give them to their teachers every Christmas. I made this recipe because my kids didn’t like the original hard cookies. These are perfect for dunking in milk. The dough can be frozen as well.” – Karina
Gingerbread Sugar Plum Kisses
“When I think of Christmas I think of sugar plums and sugar and berries and SPICE!! This cookie is a brainstorm of my youngest daughter’s (my baby and true mini-me) creation. What better way to celebrate the holidays than sugar plums and spice dancing on your taste buds!” – Didi
Speculaas (Dutch Style Gingerbread Biscuits)
“These are one of our family’s favorite Dutch cookies. They bake thin and crisp, so they are more of a biscuit than a cookie, thus the name.” – Lisa ‘Gayle’
Chewy Gingerbread Cookies
“Great with a nice tall glass of cold milk.” – Nicole
Linda’s Drop Gingerbread Cookies
“Inexpensive and heavenly cookie. Originally given to me in a holiday cookie assortment gifted by my neighbor Linda, who has been making them for years. Linda also said that making half the recipe produced good results.” – Judith
Gingerbread (House or Men)
“When I had my bakery going I made gingerbread houses for everybody I knew, lol. Today it’s the little guys.” – Laura
Almond Gingerbread Cookies
“For the ginger lovers in your life — a little ‘twist’ on traditional gingerbread.” – Cat
Katarzynki – Polish Gingerbread Cookies
“When I was a little girl, I loved these cookies. Oh, who am I kidding – I still love these cookies now that I’m a big girl and I always will! When I get any chance to go to the Polish market, I stock up on these like Y2K people stocked up on water and gasoline. They are good at any time, not just Christmastime.” – Monica
Gingerbread Thumbprints
“This is a mix of several great gingerbread cookie recipes. I added the white chocolate glaze for an extra touch. They have become a favorite during my holiday baking.” – Kelly
Gingerbread Cookies
“I made these with all five of my kids. They enjoyed making them and each one got to pick out their own cookie cutter. We made two batches and hope you enjoy this recipe much as we do.” – Doris