Gingerbread house cookies decorated

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!

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.