This Is How You Officially Make It Feel Like The Holidays

Julie R. Thomson
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If you’re one of those people who feels gingerbread is a regretful recurrence every holiday season, you couldn’t be more wrong. We can understand that sentiment when it comes to fruitcake because it’s about as dense as a brick (and as tasty too), but gingerbread should not be lumped into that category — it has too much potential.

Dried-out versions of gingerbread houses and gingerbread men have given the flavor combination of ginger, cinnamon and molasses a bad name; but we’re confident the gingerbread recipes below will change your mind. From beignets to cupcakes to pancakes, gingerbread is spicing up this holiday season.

Gingerbread Cupcakes

<strong>Get the <a href="http://sallysbakingaddiction.com/2013/12/08/gingerbread-cupcakes/" target="_blank">Gingerbread Cupcakes recipe</a> from Sally's Baking Addiction</strong>
Get the Gingerbread Cupcakes recipe from Sally's Baking Addiction

Overnight Gingerbread French Toast Breakfast Bake

<strong>Get the <a href="http://www.averiecooks.com/2013/12/overnight-gingerbread-french-toast-breakfast-bake.html" target="_blank">Overnight Gingerbread French Toast Breakfast Bake recipe</a> from Averie Cooks</strong>

Gingerbread Whoopie Pies

<strong> Get the <a href="http://damndelicious.net/2012/12/06/gingerbread-whoopie-pies-with-lemon-cream-cheese/" target="_blank">Gingerbread Whoopie Pies recipe </a>from Damn Delicious</strong>
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Gingerbread Surprise Beignets

<strong>Get the <a href="http://www.halfbakedharvest.com/gingerbread-surprise-beignets-spiced-mocha-hot-chocolate/" target="_blank">Gingerbread Surprise Beignets recipe</a> from Half Baked Harvest</strong>
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Chocolate Gingerbread Bars

<strong>Get the <a href="http://www.bunsinmyoven.com/2014/12/05/gingerbread-bars/" target="_blank">Chocolate Gingerbread Bars recipe</a> from Buns in my Oven</strong>
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Soft And Chewy Molasses Gingerdoodles

<strong>Get the <a href="http://www.averiecooks.com/2014/12/soft-chewy-molasses-gingerdoodles.html" target="_blank">Soft and Chewy Molasses Gingerdoodles recipe</a> from Averie Cooks</strong>
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Gingerbread Boy Granola

<strong>Get the <a href="http://www.halfbakedharvest.com/gingerbread-boy-granola/" target="_blank">Gingerbread Boy Granola recipe</a> from Half Baked Harvest</strong>
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Lafayette Gingerbread

<strong>Get the <a href="http://www.completelydelicious.com/2012/12/lafayette-gingerbread.html" target="_blank">Lafayette Gingerbread recipe</a> from Completely Delicious</strong>
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Gingerbread Cookie Dough Peanut Butter

<strong>Get the <a href="http://www.averiecooks.com/2013/12/gingerbread-cookie-dough-peanut-butter.html" target="_blank">Gingerbread Cookie Dough Peanut Butter recipe</a> from Averie Cooks</strong>
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Chocolate Gingerbread Cookies

<strong>Get the <a href="http://www.handletheheat.com/chewy-chocolate-gingerbread-cookie/" target="_blank">Chocolate Gingerbread Cookies recipe</a> from Handle The Heat</strong>
Get the Chocolate Gingerbread Cookies recipe from Handle The Heat

Gingerbread Molasses Chocolate Chip Bars

<strong>Get the <a href="http://www.averiecooks.com/2013/11/soft-and-chewy-gingerbread-molasses-chocolate-chip-bars.html" target="_blank">Gingerbread Molasses Chocolate Chip Bars recipe</a> from Averie Cooks</strong>

Gingerbread Coffee Baked Donuts

<strong>Get the <a href="http://www.countrycleaver.com/2013/12/gingerbread-coffee-baked-donuts.html" target="_blank">Gingerbread Coffee Baked Donuts recipe</a> from Wanna Be A Country Cleaver</strong>
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Gingerbread Maple Muffins

<strong>Get the <a href="http://www.howsweeteats.com/2014/12/buttery-gingerbread-maple-muffins/" target="_blank">Gingerbread Maple Muffins recipe</a> from How Sweet It Is</strong>
Get the Gingerbread Maple Muffins recipe from How Sweet It Is

Gingerbread Pancakes With Ginger Molasses Maple Syrup

<strong>Get the <a href="http://www.averiecooks.com/2013/12/soft-and-fluffy-gingerbread-pancakes-with-ginger-molasses-maple-syrup.html" target="_blank">Gingerbread Pancakes with Ginger Molasses Maple Syrup recipe</a> from Averie Cooks</strong>

Egg Nog Gingerbread Tarts

<strong>Get the <a href="http://duhlicious.com/2012/01/no-bake-gingerbread-egg-nog-tart/">Egg Nog Gingerbread Tarts recipe</a> from Duhlicious</strong>
Get the Egg Nog Gingerbread Tarts recipe from Duhlicious

Molasses Triple Chocolate Cookies

<strong>Get the <a href="http://www.loveveggiesandyoga.com/2012/11/molasses-triple-chocolate-cookies.html#">Molasses Triple Chocolate Cookies recipe</a> from Averie Cooks</strong>
Get the Molasses Triple Chocolate Cookies recipe from Averie Cooks

Gingerbread Waffles

<strong>Get the <a href="http://bossacafez.blogspot.ca/2012/01/gingerbread-waffles.html">Gingerbread Waffles recipe</a> from Evan's Kitchen Ramblings</strong>
Get the Gingerbread Waffles recipe from Evan's Kitchen Ramblings

Double Chocolate Gingerbread Cupcakes

<strong>Get the <a href="http://sweetapolita.com/2011/12/double-chocolate-gingerbread-cupcakes/">Double Chocolate Gingerbread Cupcakes recipe</a> from Sweetapolita</strong>
Get the Double Chocolate Gingerbread Cupcakes recipe from Sweetapolita

Cookie Butter Spread Ginger Molasses Cookies

<strong>Get the <a href="http://www.loveveggiesandyoga.com/2011/12/no-bake-cookie-butter-spread-ginger-molasses-cookies.html">Cookie Butter Spread Ginger Molasses Cookies recipe</a> from Averie Cooks</strong>

Whole Wheat Gingerbread Pancakes

<strong>Get the <a href="http://alittlezaftig.com/?p=3756">Whole Wheat Gingerbread Pancakes recipe</a> from A Little Zaftig</strong>
Get the Whole Wheat Gingerbread Pancakes recipe from A Little Zaftig

Gingerbread Mug Cake

<strong>Get the <a href="http://www.justputzing.com/2011/12/gingerbread-mug-cake-egg-less.html">Gingerbread Mug Cake recipe</a> from Just Putzing Around The Kitchen</strong>
Get the Gingerbread Mug Cake recipe from Just Putzing Around The Kitchen

Pumpkin Gingerbread

<strong>Get the <a href="http://www.simplyrecipes.com/recipes/pumpkin_gingerbread/">Pumpkin Gingerbread recipe</a> from Simply Recipes</strong>
Get the Pumpkin Gingerbread recipe from Simply Recipes

Pumpkin-Gingerbread Trifle

<strong>Get the <a href="http://www.browneyedbaker.com/pumpkin-gingerbread-trifle-recipe/" target="_blank">Pumpkin-Gingerbread Trifle recipe</a> from Brown Eyed Baker</strong>
Get the Pumpkin-Gingerbread Trifle recipe from Brown Eyed Baker

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VODKA: Poinsettia Spritz Punch

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VODKA: Pomegranate Peppermint Moscow Mules

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VODKA: The North Pole

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VODKA, CHAMPAGNE: Blood Orange Champagne Mule

<strong>Get the<a href="https://www.halfbakedharvest.com/blood-orange-champagne-mule/" target="_blank"> Blood Orange Champagne Mule</a> recipe from Half Baked Harvest</strong>
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VODKA: Pomegranate Martini

<strong>Get the <a href="http://www.foodiecrush.com/pomegranate-martini-recipe/" target="_blank">Pomegranate Martini recipe</a> from Foodie Crush</strong>
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VODKA, BEER: Christmas Ale Sangria

<strong>Get the <a href="https://www.halfbakedharvest.com/christmas-ale-sangria/" target="_blank">Christmas Ale Sangria</a> recipe from Half Baked Harvest</strong>
Get the Christmas Ale Sangria recipe from Half Baked Harvest

VODKA OR GIN: Holiday Mule

<strong>Get the <a href="http://www.homesweetjones.com/holiday-mule/" target="_blank">Holiday Mule (Ginger Beer, Gin Or Vodka) recipe</a> from Home Sweet Jones</strong>
Get the Holiday Mule (Ginger Beer, Gin Or Vodka) recipe from Home Sweet Jones

BOURBON: Caramel Apple Hot Toddy

<strong>Get the <a href="https://www.howsweeteats.com/2017/10/hot-toddy-recipe-caramel-apple/" target="_blank">Caramel Apple Hot Toddy</a> recipe from How Sweet Eats</strong>
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BOURBON: Chili Cinnamon Bourbon Hot Toddy

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BOURBON: Honeycrisp Old Fashioned

<strong>Get the <a href="https://www.howsweeteats.com/2016/09/honeycrisp-old-fashioned/" target="_blank">Honeycrisp Old Fashioned</a> recipe from How Sweet Eats</strong>
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BOURBON: Persimmon Bourbon Old Fashioned

<strong>Get the <a href="https://www.halfbakedharvest.com/spiced-persimmon-bourbon-old-fashioned/" target="_blank">Persimmon Bourbon Old Fashioned</a> recipe from Half Baked Harvest</strong>
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BOURBON: Naughty And Nice Cinnamon Bourbon Toddy Punch

<strong>Get the <a href="https://www.halfbakedharvest.com/naughty-and-nice-cinnamon-toddy/" target="_blank">Naughty And Nice Cinnamon Bourbon Toddy Punch</a> recipe from Half Baked Harvest</strong>
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BOURBON: Santa's Nightcap

<strong>Get the<a href="https://www.halfbakedharvest.com/santas-nightcap/" target="_blank"> Santa's Nightcap</a> recipe from Half Baked Harvest</strong>
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BOURBON: Winter Bourbon Smash

<strong>Get the <a href="http://minimalistbaker.com/winter-bourbon-smash/" target="_blank">Winter Bourbon Smash recipe</a> from Minimalist Baker</strong>
Get the Winter Bourbon Smash recipe from Minimalist Baker

WHISKY: Hot Buttered Hazelnut Whisky

<strong>Get the <a href="http://www.adventures-in-cooking.com/2013/11/hot-buttered-hazelnut-whiskey.html" target="_blank">Hot Buttered Hazelnut Whisky recipe</a> from Adventures In Cooking</strong>
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GIN: Pear Sonata

<strong>Get the <a href="http://honestlyyum.com/7030/pear-sonata/" target="_blank">Pear Sonata recipe</a> from HonestlyYUM</strong>
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GIN: Cranberry Gimlet

<strong>Get the <a href="https://www.foodfanatic.com/2014/10/cranberry-gimlet/" target="_blank">Cranberry Gimlet</a> recipe from Food Fanatic</strong>
Get the Cranberry Gimlet recipe from Food Fanatic

TEQUILA, SPARKLING WINE: Sparkling Pomegranate Margaritas

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TEQUILA: Mistletoe Margaritas

<strong>Get the <a href="https://www.howsweeteats.com/2017/12/christmas-margarita-mistletoe/" target="_blank">Mistletoe Margarita</a> recipe from How Sweet Eats</strong>
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TEQUILA: Cranberry Orange Margaritas

<strong>Get the <a href="https://www.halfbakedharvest.com/cranberry-orange-margaritas-video/" target="_blank">Cranberry Orange Margaritas</a> recipe from Half Baked Harvest</strong>
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TEQUILA: Pomegranate Ginger Paloma

<strong>Get the <a href="https://www.halfbakedharvest.com/pomegranate-ginger-paloma/" target="_blank">Pomegranate Ginger Paloma</a> recipe from Half Baked Harvest</strong>
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TEQUILA: Fresh Cranberry Ginger Vanilla Margaritas With Sugared Cranberries

<strong>Get the <a href="http://www.howsweeteats.com/2013/11/fresh-cranberry-ginger-vanilla-margaritas-and-sugared-cranberries/" target="_blank">Fresh Cranberry Ginger Vanilla Margaritas With Sugared Cranberries recipe</a> from How Sweet It Is</strong>

RUM: Jingle Juice

<strong>Get the <a href="http://bakedbree.com/jingle-juice-spice-up-your-holidays-week-3" target="_blank">Jingle Juice recipe</a>&nbsp;from&nbsp;Baked Bree</strong>
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RUM: White Christmas Mojito

<strong>Get the <a href="https://www.halfbakedharvest.com/white-christmas-mojito/" target="_blank">White Christmas Mojito</a> recipe from Half Baked Harvest</strong>
Get the White Christmas Mojito recipe from Half Baked Harvest

COGNAC/BRANDY: Brandy Alexander

<strong>Get the <a href="http://honestlyyum.com/6687/brandy-alexander/" target="_blank">Brandy Alexander recipe</a> from HonestlyYUM</strong>
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CHAMPAGNE: Sparkling Cranberry Punch

<strong>Get the <a href="http://www.halfbakedharvest.com/sparkling-pomegranate-punch/" target="_blank">Sparkling Cranberry Punch recipe</a> from Half Baked Harvest</strong>
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CHAMPAGNE: Christmas Morning Mimosas

<strong>Get the <a href="https://www.howsweeteats.com/2016/12/christmas-morning-mimosas/" target="_blank">Christmas Morning Mimosas</a> recipe from How Sweet Eats</strong>
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CHAMPAGNE: Pomegranate Cider Mimosas With A Salted Caramel Rim

<strong>Get the <a href="https://www.howsweeteats.com/2017/10/cider-mimosas-apple-pomegranate/" target="_blank">Pomegranate Cider Mimosas With A Salted Caramel Rim</a> recipe from How Sweet Eats</strong>
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CHAMPAGNE, GINGER BEER: Pomegranate Orange Punch

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SPARKLING WINE: St. Germain Pomegranate Spritzers

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WHITE WINE, CHAMPAGNE: Spiced Blood Orange And Champagne Punch

<strong>Get the <a href="http://www.spoonforkbacon.com/2011/10/spice-blood-orange-champagne-punch/" target="_blank">Spiced Blood Orange And Champagne Punch recipe</a> from Spoon Fork Bacon</strong>
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WHITE WINE: Mulled White Wine

<strong>Get the <a href="http://www.howsweeteats.com/2015/11/mulled-wine-two-ways/" target="_blank">Mulled White Wine recipe</a> from How Sweet It Is</strong>
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WHITE WINE, GINGER BEER, BRANDY: Christmas Sangria

<strong>Get the <a href="https://www.halfbakedharvest.com/christmas-sangria/" target="_blank">Christmas Sangria</a> recipe from Half Baked Harvest</strong>
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WHITE WINE, CIDER: Pear Sangria

<strong>Get the <a href="https://www.howsweeteats.com/2016/12/pear-sangria-video/" target="_blank">Pear Sangria</a> recipe from How Sweet Eats</strong>
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RED WINE: Winter Sangria

<strong>Get the <a href="http://www.bakeaholicmama.com/2014/12/winter-sangria.html" target="_blank">Winter Sangria recipe</a> from Bakeaholic Mama</strong>
Get the Winter Sangria recipe from Bakeaholic Mama

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