Gingerbread Recipes, Tutorials & Holiday Baking Resources

This directory contains all informational pages, gingerbread baking resources, tutorials, recipes, videos, gift information, fundraising programs, press releases, and educational content available on the Ginger’s Breadboys website. 

Browse this page to explore everything from how to make gingerbread cookies and gingerbread houses to decorating ideas, royal icing recipes, baking instructions, holiday gift guides, wholesale information, and corporate gifting resources.

Ginger’s Breadboys specializes in helping people make, bake, and decorate gingerbread cookies and gingerbread houses for the Christmas holidays. Our website includes detailed guides for gingerbread baking, gingerbread decorating, DIY gingerbread house construction, holiday family activities, gingerbread history, baking tips, and seasonal inspiration for home bakers, schools, organizations, and businesses.

You’ll also find information about our gingerbread cookie kits, gingerbread house kits, gingerbread cookie mix, holiday fundraising opportunities, gingerbread templates inspired by Washington, DC landmarks, retail partnerships, product reviews, instructional videos, and the story behind Ginger’s Breadboys — a woman-owned small business based in Washington, DC.

These pages are intended to help customers, holiday bakers, and gingerbread enthusiasts easily navigate the full Ginger’s Breadboys website and discover helpful resources for holiday baking and gingerbread traditions.

1. Become a Retailer for Ginger's Breadboys (/pages/become-a-retailer)

   Offer a little something gingerbread to your customers and become a retailer of Ginger's Breadboys. Create an account and browse the wholesale collection.



2. All Ginger's Breadboys Blog Articles (/pages/blogs)

   Browse the directory of all our blog articles. We've written some interesting articles about Ginger's Breadboys, our gingerbread kits, and gingerbread baking.



3. A Catholic Community Services Fundraiser (/pages/catholic-community-services-fundraiser)

   Read about the 2025 "Merriment at the Monastery" fundraiser in support of the Mission Benedict Food Pantry - A Catholic Community Services Fundraiser.



4. All Ginger's Breadboys Product Collections (/pages/collections)

   We group our products into collections for easy shopping and provide a directory of all the collections here. Find the gingerbread baking items you need by collection.



5. Contact Ginger's Breadboys (/pages/contact-gingers-breadboys)

   Let us know if you have any questions about our gingerbread products or your order with Ginger's Breadboys or any questions you have about baking gingerbread.



6. Corporate Holiday Gifts for Employees, Teams, Colleagues, Customers, and Clients (/pages/corporate-gifts)

   Gingerbread Cookie Kits and Gingerbread House Kits make the one of the best corporate gifts. Whether for your employees, customers, clients, or colleagues, give something that will put a smile on their face. See all the details here.



7. Your Privacy Choices (/pages/data-sharing-opt-out)

   Read about the privacy and opt-out policies at our Shopify website.



8. Ginger's Breadboys Frequently Asked Questions (/pages/faqs)

   We've gathered the answers to the most asked questions about our Gingerbread Cookie Kits and Gingerbread House Kits that we get . . . and also to the ones you may not have thought of yet!



9. Fun in the Kitchen Baking Gingerbread Cookies Video (Long) (/pages/fun-in-the-kitchen-baking-gingerbread-cookies-video-from-gingers-breadboys)

   Video watch page for this wonderful (long) sideshow showing our customers baking and decorating gingerbread cookies for the holidays from the Ginger's Breadboys Gingerbread Cookie Kit. Showing you all the fun had in the kitchen.



10. Fun in the Kitchen Baking Gingerbread Cookies Video (Short) (/pages/fun-in-the-kitchen-baking-gingerbread-cookies-video-short)

    Video watch page for this short video of photos from our customers enjoying baking Ginger's Breadboys gingerbread cookies from our Gingerbread Cookie Kit with their friends and family during the holidays.



11. Holiday Fundraising Opportunities with Ginger's Breadboys (/pages/fundraising)

    Ginger's Breadboys offers holiday fundraising opportunities. Whether you want to sell gingerbread kits to raise money or need an item for a silent auction, reach out and let us know how we can assist.



12. Gingerbread Baking Solution (/pages/gingerbread-baking-solution)

    Add a festive, high-quality gingerbread man cookie to your holiday menu without the hassle of developing a recipe from scratch. Our Gingerbread Baking Solution is the perfect answer for bakeries, cafes, and restaurants that want to serve delicious, consistent, and beautifully shaped and decorated gingerbread cookies with minimal effort.



13. How to Make Gingerbread Cookies (Step-by-Step Guide Slideshow) (/pages/gingerbread-baking-videos)

    This slideshow tutorial guides you through the first steps in how to make the gingerbread cookies from Ginger's Breadboys Gingerbread Cookie Kit and Gingerbread Cookie Mix. First, start with our soft, forgiving gingerbread dough.



14. Gingerbread Mix Instructions and Helpful Links (/pages/gingerbread-cookie-baking-mix)

    If you purchased our Gingerbread Cookie Mix and need help, we offer this list of links and information through the QR code on the packaging.



15. Gingerbread Cookie Nutrition Information for Ginger's Breadboys (/pages/gingerbread-cookie-nutrition-information)

    This webpage provides the nutrition information for the gingerbread cookies made from Ginger's Breadboys Gingerbread Cookie Kits and Gingerbread Cookie Mix.



16. Candy Options for Decorating Your Gingerbread House (/pages/gingerbread-house-decorations)

    Read about candy options for decorating your gingerbread house in this one of many articles on how to decorate your gingerbread house from Ginger's Breadboys.



17. Halloween Gingerbread House (/pages/gingerbread-house-for-halloween)

    Check out these decorating ideas to create a Halloween-themed gingerbread house.



18. Royal Icing with Meringue Powder for Gingerbread Houses (/pages/gingerbread-house-icing)

    Read about royal icing and how versatile and important it is to your gingerbread creations. Tips, tricks, instructions, and guides for perfect decorating icing for your holiday treats.



19. How to Decorate a Gingerbread House | Decorating Theme Ideas (/pages/gingerbread-house-ideas)

    Read through this article to get a few ideas on the decorating theme for your gingerbread house.



20. Gingerbread House Kits for the Holidays (/pages/gingerbread-house-kits)

    Read all about the Ginger's Breadboys Gingerbread House Kit before deciding on your purchase.



21. The Story of the Gingerbread House (/pages/gingerbread-house-story)

    Read about the beginnings of making and decorating gingerbread cookies and houses and the tradition of baking gingerbread for the holidays.



22. Gingerbread Baking & Decorating Guides | Gingerbread Knowledge (/pages/gingerbread-knowledge)

    We've compiled all the pages into our Gingerbread Knowledge section for both gingerbread houses and gingerbread cookies.



23. Gingerbread Cookie Mix Gingerbread Recipe (/pages/gingerbread-recipe)

    All about our gingerbread cookie mix, recipe, and how to adjust to make with butter rather than shortening.



24. Architectural-grade Gingerbread Templates (/pages/gingerbread-templates)

    Read about the Architectural Grade Gingerbread Templates for National Mall structures now offered from Ginger's Breadboys resulting from the collaboration with the Willard Intercontinental Hotel in Washington, DC.



25. Vintage look gingerbread man branded flour sack kitchen tea towels (/pages/gingers-breadboys-flour-sack-towels)

    All about our wonderful flour sack kitchen tea towels. Branded with the Ginger's Breadboys logo, not only is this towel lint-free, but it really dresses up your kitchen for the holidays.



26. How to Bake Gingerbread Cookies (Step-by-Step Guide Slideshow) (/pages/how-to-bake-gingerbread-cookies)

    This is the second in the series of the slideshow tutorials on how to roll out and bake the Ginger's Breadboys gingerbread cookie.



27. How to Bake Gingerbread Cookies Video (/pages/how-to-bake-gingerbread-cookies-video)

    Video watch page for the slideshow tutorial on how to make the dough and bake gingerbread man cookies from the Ginger's Breadboys Gingerbread Cookie Kit.



28. How to Decorate a Gingerbread House (Step-by-Step Guide + Ideas) (/pages/how-to-decorate-a-gingerbread-house)

    Read through this article to learn how to build and decorate a gingerbread house. A step-by-step guide with a few decorating ideas.



29. How to Decorate Gingerbread Cookies (Step-by-Step Guide Slideshow) (/pages/how-to-decorate-gingerbread-cookies)

    We show you how to make royal icing and how to decorate gingerbread man cookies to the Ginger's Breadboys brand in this slideshow tutorial.



30. How to Decorate Gingerbread Cookies Video (/pages/how-to-decorate-gingerbread-cookies-video)

    Video watch page for the tutorial guide on how to decorate gingerbread cookies from the Ginger's Breadboys Gingerbread Cookie Kit.



31. How to Make a Christmas Gingerbread House | Recipe, Instructions, and Kit (/pages/how-to-make-a-gingerbread-house)

    Read about gingerbread house kits and how to make a gingerbread house. Recipe, instructions, and kit information. Helpful tips before you start. See how easy and straightforward it can be.



32. How to Make Gingerbread Cookie Dough Video (/pages/how-to-make-gingerbread-cookie-dough-video)

    Video watch page for the slideshow tutorial on how to make the gingerbread dough from Ginger's Breadboys Gingerbread Cookie Kit and Gingerbread Cookie Mix. For the most delicious and best gingerbread cookie, start with our gingerbread mix - produces a soft, forgiving dough that is easy to work with.



33. How to Make Royal Icing to Decorate Gingerbread Cookies (Step-by-Step Guide Slideshow) (/pages/how-to-make-royal-icing)

    We show you how to make perfect royal icing to decorate Ginger's Breadboys Gingerbread Cookies in this slideshow video.



34. How to Make Royal Icing Video (/pages/how-to-make-royal-icing-video)

    Video watch page for the tutorial guide on how to make royal icing to decorate the gingerbread cookies made from Ginger's Breadboys Gingerbread Cookie Kit.



35. Ginger's Breadboys Information Page (/pages/information)

    List of information and website links for Ginger's Breadboys.



36. Introducing Ginger's Breadboys Video (/pages/introducing-gingers-breadboys-original-promotion-video)

    Video watch page for the original promotion video from Ginger's Breadboys.



37. Join Ginger's Breadboys Mailing List (/pages/join-our-mailing-list)

    Sign up to receive our email announcements. We promise we won't clog your inbox and will only offer friendly, infrequent reminders on the specials, the sales, and the new products.



38. Make Another Batch Gingerbread Cookie Kit from Ginger's Breadboys (/pages/make-another-batch-gingerbread-baking-kit)

    Our Make Another Batch kit offers replacement items to the original Gingerbread Cookie KIt.



39. All Ginger's Breadboys Website Pages (/pages/pages)

    Browse this list of all the pages at the Ginger's Breadboys website. We offer all manner of gingerbread information and guides to help you make, bake, build, and decorate gingerbread houses and gingerbread man cookies.



40. Press Releases and News from Ginger's Breadboys (/pages/press)

    Follow the story of Ginger's Breadboys through our releases. Learn about what we've been doing each year to promote the company and our involvement in the community.



41. Ginger's Breadboys Product Reviews (/pages/product-reviews)



42. All Ginger's Breadboys Gingerbread Kits 'n Stuff (/pages/products)

    See the complete directory of our gingerbread products proudly offered for sale at Ginger's Breadboys. We're an online retailer of gingerbread house kits and gingerbread cookies.



43. Reserve Ginger's Breadboys Gingerbread House Kit for Holiday 2026 (/pages/reserve-items)

    Introducing the Reserve Option for payment. Like pre-ordering only a bit simpler. We expect limited quantities of the Gingerbread House Kit so it's best to let us know if you want one this year.



44. Read the Product Reviews for Ginger's Breadboys (/pages/reviews)



45. Royal Icing Recipes (/pages/royal-icing-recipes)

    We give you two royal icing recipes for decorating and a third recipe for royal icing with meringue powder for 'gluing' your gingerbread house together.



46. Starlight Children's Foundation (/pages/starlight-childrens-foundation)

    The "Give Happiness" campaign is Starlight Children's Foundation's core initiative to realize their mission of delivering joy and comfort to seriously ill children in hospitals throughout the US. Ginger's Breadboys provided the Gingerbread House Kits for the fundraiser in 2025.



47. Starlight Children's Foundation Fundraiser (/pages/starlight-childrens-foundation-fundraiser)

    Buy Ginger's Breadboys and Support Starlight Children's Foundation Make your holiday purchase count.



48. Mailing List Sign Up Thank You (/pages/thank-you)

    Thank you for joining our mailing list. We promise not to clog your inbox. Don't forget to download your gingerbread cottage template. See the email for instructions. Any issues, please contact us.



49. The Gingerbread House Kit from Ginger's Breadboys (/pages/the-gingerbread-house-kit-from-gingers-breadboys)

    Introducing the Ginger's Breadboys Gingerbread House Kit. Filling consumer demand and a small niche opening in an otherwise crowded market for a truly scratch bake, make it yourself, gingerbread house kit.



50. The Gingerbread Cookie Kit from Ginger's Breadboys (/pages/the-gingers-breadboys-cookie-kit)

    Read the informational webpage for our Gingerbread Cookie Kits including the back label for additional product information.



51. About Ginger's Breadboys (/pages/the-story-of-gingers-breadboys)

    Listen or read the story of Ginger's Breadboys. How it all started and why.



52. Unboxing the Gingerbread House Kit Video (/pages/unboxing-the-gingerbread-house-kit-video-from-gingers-breadboys)

    Video watch page for the video of unboxing the Gingerbread House Kit from Ginger's Breadboys. See all the wonderful items inside. From baking tools, mix, candy, to cookie cutters, parchment paper, meringue powder, cake bases, and instructions.



53. Find Ginger's Breadboys in Select Retail Stores (/pages/where-to-find-our-gingerbread-cookie-kits)

    Current and previous retailers of Ginger's Breadboys.



54. Wholesale Contact Form for Ginger's Breadboys (/pages/wholesale-contact-gingers-breadboys)

    Contact us for information on wholesale purchases of our gingerbread kits. Give your customers a little something gingerbread for the holidays.



55. Ginger's Breadboys Wholesale Product List (/pages/wholesale-products)

    Gingerbread products available for wholesale purchase. See what's available to offer the customers in your store for the holidays.



56. Wholesale Terms & Information (/pages/wholesale-terms)

    Terms and information on the wholesale product line from Ginger's Breadboys.



57. Gingerbread House Troubleshooting | Why Gingerbread Houses Collapse (And How to Prevent It) (/pages/why-gingerbread-houses-collapse)

    We're compiling a list of reasons and fixes for the troubles you may encounter with building a gingerbread house. This is a work in progress as we assess the major issues and how to solve them.



58. Review or Give Feedback on Ginger's Breadboys Gingerbread Kits (/pages/will-you-give-us-your-feedback)

    We'd love to have your feedback and welcome all suggestions. Thank you!