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Gingerbread Men Cookies

Submitted by: McCormick

These Gingerbread Men Cookies are as cute as can be. If desired, decorate with raisins, currants or cinnamon red hot candies for eyes and buttons. Or, pipe untinted or Colorful Royal Icing onto cookies.

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Midnight Gingersnaps

Submitted by: Fjellmannjenta

These are tiny gingersnaps that pack a punch of flavor! I call them 'midnight' because they taste dark and mysterious to me. They are similar to the German pfeffernuss (peppernuts).

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Pfefferkuchen

Submitted by: Inge

This is a German spice cookie recipe, similar to gingerbread, which I received from my mother, Sabine Muller. I thought that I would share it with you. The literal translation is 'pepper cakes', I always ice them with a lemon glaze.

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Gingerbread People

Submitted by: JELL-O

The addition of butterscotch pudding adds a delicious twist to the traditional gingerbread cookie.

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Gingerbread Snowflakes

Submitted by: Shelly Rynearson

Cutting my favorite gingerbread cookie dough into snowflake shapes and decorating them with white icing was ideal for my theme get-together. I save these crunchy treats to enjoy on the way home from our Christmas tree outing. -Shelly Rynearson, Dousman, Wisconsin

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Gingerbread Cutouts

Submitted by: Virginia Watson

'Baking gingerbread cookies was a Christmas tradition when our three sons were at home,' says field editor Virginia Watson of Kirksville, Missouri. 'Now, our granddaughter loves to help!'

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Gingerbread Boy Cookies

Submitted by: Donna Sasser Hinds

Mom always used the same round-headed cookie cutter to make her boys. They always came out of the oven soft and chewy with plenty of traditional molasses-ginger flavor. --Donna Sasser Hinds, Milwaukie, Oregon

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Gingerbread Straws

Submitted by: USA WEEKEND columnist Pam Anderson

These snappy gingerbread straws add an eye-catching twist to the usual gingerbread cookies.

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JIF® Gingerbread People

Submitted by: JIF®

Gingerbread cookies are even better when they're flavored with peanut butter.

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Gingerbread Biscotti

Submitted by: Cristina Gomez

These spicy Italian cookies are the perfect accompaniment for cocoa or coffee during the holiday season! Serve with lemon curd or drizzle with lemon flavored almond bark for a special treat.

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Gingerbread Boys

Submitted by: Taste of Home's Fast Family Favorites

These lightly spiced fellows are great to munch on. Punch a hole in the cutout shapes before baking and use the sturdy cookies as tree ornaments, too.

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Eileen's Spicy Gingerbread Men

Submitted by: STEPH67

Home Town: Ida, Michigan, USA

Living In: Lansing, Michigan, USA

Spicy gingerbread men. This is the only recipe we have ever used.

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Butterscotch Gingerbread Cookies

Submitted by: Nestle® Toll House®

Butterscotch morsels add their sweet creaminess to this classic gingerbread cookie. The ultimate treat, warm from the oven with a glass of cold milk.

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Gingerbread People

Submitted by: cdagirl

Home Town: Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada

Every child in the neighborhood has requested this recipe for their Mom. I haven't found a recipe that compares!

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Classic Gingerbread Cutouts

Submitted by: BRANDI9

These cookies are so versatile! They are delicious, naturally low-fat and even make terrific Christmas ornaments that keep for years. Royal Icing is best for decoration. CAUTION: These cookies have a way of disappearing!

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Gingerbread Cookies II

Submitted by: Kim

This is the BEST recipe for gingerbread cookies I have ever tasted. It looks complicated, but isn't. I have used this recipe for many years and always get compliments on it.

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Soft Gingerbread Cookies

Submitted by: sal

These cookies are warm and delicious on a cold winter's day. Cut them into any shape to fit your holiday celebrations.

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Gingerbread Cookies

Submitted by: Heather

This is a very tasty Christmas dessert. This recipe is very nice for Christmas parties as it makes 2 1/2 dozen 2 1/2 inch cookies.

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Gingerbread Bears

Submitted by: anonymous

These scrumptious little cuties taste great decorated with icing or just left plain. For a darker, spicier cookie, use molasses instead of corn syrup.

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Children's Gingerbread House

Submitted by: Ruth

This is one my mum in England used to make when we were kids. It was always the biggest hit every year. Use your imagination and a variety of candies to make doors, windows, pathways, and a garden. Note, this gingerbread house takes 2 to 3 days to complete. You can buy a variety of candies for decoration.