Gingerbread cookies ideas

Make gingerbread decorating a tradition in your home with these fun ideas! Our Test Kitchen shares plenty of designs, from simple silhouettes to elaborate (and silly!) characters.

Hey there, holiday lovers!

This gingerbread cookie recipe is perfect for making gingerbread people and even gingerbread houses. Decorate them how you like—royal icing, sprinkles, gumdrops and beyond!

Do you want to impress your boyfriend with some homemade pastry? Then it is hard to think of a better option than sugar cookies. To get some ideas for beautiful decoration, check out our gallery.

This recipe is a perfect Christmas activity, it allows you to be super creative with your designs. I’m sure this recipe will be a hit with friends and family. (Makes around 30-36 Gingerbread Men)

These delicious gingerbread cookies bake up soft and chewy, are perfectly spiced, and are decorated with vanilla royal icing.