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Anna Olson's Best Gingerbread Recipes

Posted by Jenny Potter on November 24, 2017

Gingerbread is the treat we look forward to all year. Filled with a warming combination of spices like cinnamon, allspice and of course, fresh ginger, its the perfect way to celebrate this chilly season. Whether you prefer soft gingerbread cookies, mouthwatering puddings or chocolate gingerbread cake, Anna Olson has the perfect gingerbread recipes to satisfy your seasonal cravings.

  • Basic Gingerbread Cut-Out Cookies
     
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    Basic Gingerbread Cut-Out Cookies

    <p>A Canadian Christmas must-have, these aromatic cookies get their warmth from ground ginger, allspice and cinnamon.</p> <p>Get the recipe for <a href="http://www.foodnetwork.ca/recipe/basic-gingerbread-cut-out-cookies/12839/" target="_blank"><strong>Anna Olson's Basic Gingerbread Cut-Out Cookies</strong></a></p>
  • Brown Butter Cranberry Gingerbread Cakes
     
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    Brown Butter Cranberry Gingerbread Cakes

    <p>These individual cakes are a little on the fancier side, but so worth it. The components—including a mouthwatering brown butter caramel sauce—can also be made ahead until ready to bake and serve.</p> <p>Get the recipe for <a href="http://www.foodnetwork.ca/recipe/brown-butter-cranberry-gingerbread-cakes-with-brown-butter-caramel-sauce/12704/"><strong>Anna Olson’s Brown Butter Cranberry Gingerbread Cakes</strong></a></p>
  • Gingerbread Placecard Tags
     
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    Gingerbread Placecard Tags

    <p>Forget the paper and make these amazing edible placecard tags for your next dinner party!</p> <p>Get the recipe for <a href="http://www.foodnetwork.ca/recipe/gingerbread-placecard-tags/12842/" target="_blank"><strong>Anna Olson's Gingerbread Placecard Tags</strong></a></p>
  • Chocolate Spice Gingerbread House Cake
     
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    Chocolate Spice Gingerbread House Cake

    <p>There’s a secret behind this gingerbread house. Instead of being a hollow house, this Christmas treat is filled with a sumptuous, spiced chocolate cake.</p> <p>Get the recipe for <strong><a href="http://www.foodnetwork.ca/recipe/chocolate-spice-gingerbread-house-cake/20996/" target="_blank">Anna Olson’s Chocolate Spice Gingerbread House Cake</a></strong></p>
  • Pumpkin Gingerbread Pudding
     
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    Pumpkin Gingerbread Pudding

    <p>This is everything you love about pumpkin pie without having to make pastry. A quick bread forms the base of this dessert, while the warming spices of gingerbread are folded into the custard. </p> <p>Get the recipe for <a href="http://www.foodnetwork.ca/recipe/pumpkin-gingerbread-pudding/16799/" target="_blank"><strong>Anna Olson’s Pumpkin Gingerbread Pudding</strong></a></p>
  • Classic Gingerbread Cake
     
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    Classic Gingerbread Cake

    <p>Light, moist and bursting with ginger flavour, this classic gingerbread cake is the perfect holiday treat. Dust with icing sugar and serve with a dollop of whipped cream for a finishing touch.</p> <p>Get the recipe for <a href="http://www.foodnetwork.ca/recipe/classic-gingerbread-cake/12840/" target="_blank"><strong>Anna Olson’s Classic Gingerbread Cake</strong></a></p>
  • Elegant Gingerbread Layer Cake with Raspberries and Lemon Buttercream Frosting
     
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    Elegant Gingerbread Layer Cake with Raspberries and Lemon Buttercream Frosting

    <p>Layers of spiced gingerbread, sweet and tart lemon buttercream frosting, and juicy raspberries create this elegant dessert that’s bound to impress any guest! Top with a layer of frosting and a circle of fresh raspberries.</p> <p>Get the recipe for <a href="http://www.foodnetwork.ca/recipe/elegant-gingerbread-layer-cake-with-raspberries-and-lemon-buttercream-frosting/12841/" target="_blank"><strong>Anna Olson's Elegant Gingerbread Layer Cake with Raspberries and Lemon Buttercream Frosting</strong></a></p>
  • Warm Chocolate Gingerbread Cookie Cakes
     
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    Warm Chocolate Gingerbread Cookie Cakes

    <p>These individual flourless desserts are similar to a molten centre cake, but better. Tender gingerbread cookie encases a rich chocolate filling that, when baked and served warm, surprises each guest when they break through the crisp, cookie exterior.</p> <p>Get the recipe for <a href="http://www.foodnetwork.ca/shows/bake-with-anna-olson/recipe/warm-chocolate-gingerbread-cookie-cakes/19233/" target="_blank"><strong>Anna Olson’s Warm Chocolate Gingerbread Cookie Cakes</strong></a></p>
  • Anna Olson’s Gingerbread Cookies
     
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    Anna Olson’s Gingerbread Cookies

    <p>Although you can cut and decorate these cookies into gingerbread men, they’re pretty delicious left unadorned as well. With a whopping quarter cup of grated fresh ginger, these definitely have a spicy kick, and freeze beautifully for the holidays.</p> <p>Get the recipe for <a href="http://www.foodnetwork.ca/recipe/gingerbread-cookies/5474/" target="_blank"><strong> Anna Olson’s Gingerbread Cookies</strong></a></p>
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