Gingerbread house cookies

This is my favorite molasses cookie. I use the recipe not only to create little houses for Christmas but also to make bunnies for Easter and stars for the Fourth of July. —Karen Haen, Sturgeon Bay, WI

The holiday season is upon us, and what better way to embrace the festive spirit than by indulging in a classic Christmas tradition – decorating a gingerbread house! If the idea of creating an elaborate gingerbread house feels a bit overwhelming, I got you. I designed this cookie set for simplicity without compromising the magic.

This classic cut-out gingerbread cookie recipe is easy to make, perfect for decorating, and always so delicious.

Soft & Chewy Gingerbread Men Cookies are perfectly spiced with molasses, cinnamon, ginger and other warm spices, and sweetened with brown sugar. The best way to spread Christmas cheer might be singing out loud for all to hear, but these cute little fellas come in a close second!

Royal icing is the mortar or glue that holds a gingerbread house together. Here are the tips to making this easy three-ingredient recipe.

It's that magical time of year where everyone starts to talk about making Gingerbread Houses. This is a fun twist on that idea -- an incredibly fancy Gingerbread House cookie! Here is what you

Merry cookie decorating, sweet friends! It's almost Christmas time and I couldn't resist getting one more big batch in. These guys were so fun to decorate, with fairly straightforward designs and fun, bright colors. The most enjoyable part, for me, was the marbling... you'll see below that I went a little cookie crazy with it!