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    Home » Recipes » Christmas

    Gingerbread Cookie Cups

    Published: Dec 7, 2024 · Modified: Dec 14, 2024 by Maria Doss · This post may contain affiliate links · 13 Comments

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    These Gingerbread Cookie Cups are a fun and unique twist on the classic gingerbread cookies! Shaped like cozy hot cocoa mugs with a festive peppermint, they’re both adorable and easy to make. It is a fun activity to make with kids and they make a unique addition to your holiday cookie exchange.

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    gingerbread cookies in a red cookie tin.

    Whether you're looking to bake Christmas cookies with kids, get them involved in holiday baking, or add a unique Christmas treat to your cookie exchange, these Gingerbread Cookie Cups are the perfect choice!

    I first shared these cookies in 2017, and now I’m updating the post with fresh, improved photos and new step-by-step instructions to guide you through the process.

    You can use your favorite gingerbread dough or try our recipe from the gingerbread star cookies for this recipe. The decorating technique is simple yet impactful: spread melted chocolate over half of the rectangle, sprinkle crushed candy canes along one edge, and attach a broken pretzel on the other side to mimic a coffee mug handle.

    How adorable are these? I love incorporating pretzels into treats for a fun twist—just like I did with the chocolate mice and Halloween bark to create tails! You will love these unique Christmas tree cookies!

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    • How to make gingerbread cookie cups?
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    • Gingerbread Cookie Cups

    Why you'll love it?

    • Cute, fun, adorable, creative and totally unique
    • Ideal holiday cookie to decorate with kids
    • Freeze the gingerbread cookies in advance and decorate them just before the holidays.
    • Kid friendly holiday cookies
    • So fun for Christmas cookie exchange

    How to make gingerbread cookie cups?

    You can find full printable recipe below, but here is a quick overview of the procedure along with step-by-step photos.

    two hands rolling brown gingerbread dough on a white marble surface.
    Step 1 - Make the gingerbread cookie dough.
    two hands rolling brown gingerbread dough on a white marble surface.
    Step 2 - Roll into ⅛-inch thickness.

    two hands cutting brown gingerbread cookie dough using a ruler.
    Step 3 - Cut into 1 by 2 inch rectangles.
    brown gingerbread cookie dough rectangles in a parchment lined baking sheet.
    Step 4 - Chill and bake at 350°F and cool completely.
    three glass bowls with melted chocolate, broken pretzels and candy cands.
    Step 5 - Prep work
    1. Microwave the chocolate chips for 60 to 90 seconds, stirring every 30 seconds, until fully melted and smooth.
    2. Break pretzels gently to get curved pieces, to resemble the cup handles.
    3. Place the candy canes in a zipper bag and crush them with a rolling pin until they’re broken into small pieces. Avoid turning them into a fine powder.

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    one rectangle gingerbread cookie placed on a small white round marble.
    Step 6 - Place one gingerbread cookie on a work surface.
    two hands spreading melted brown chocolate on a gingerbread cookie.
    Step 7 - Using a small spoon, spread melted chocolate on one half of a cookie.
    a hand topping crushed candy on a gingerbread cookie using a spoon.
    Step 8 - Gently sprinkle the crushed candy canes along the edge of the melted chocolate.

    two hands holding one gingerbread cookie mug.
    Step 9 - Dip both ends of a pretzel stick into the melted chocolate, then press them onto the chocolate-covered side of the cookie. Gently press to ensure they stick securely.

    👩‍🍳 Tip - Aim for a thick, even line, then use a dry pastry brush to dust off any excess.

    gingerbread cookies in a red cookie tin.

    Recipe tips

    • Gingerbread cookie rectangles can be made ahead and frozen several months in advance and then decorated before Christmas.
    • Use melted white chocolate or royal icing instead of dark chocolate for a twist.
    a hand holding one gingerbread cookie.

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    • brown chocolate peppermint cookies placed in a red cookie tin.
      Chocolate Dipped Chocolate Cookies with Peppermint
    • white snowball cookies placed on a parchment lined baking sheet.
      Cashew Snowball Cookies
    • white ricotta cookies topped with sprinkles placed on a wire rack.
      Lemon Ricotta Cookies
    • a red cookie box is filled with Christmas cookies.
      Christmas Icebox Cookies

      

    gingerbread cookies in a red cookie tin.

    Gingerbread Cookie Cups

    These Gingerbread Cookie Cups are a fun and unique twist on the classic gingerbread cookies! Shaped like cozy hot cocoa mugs with a festive peppermint, they’re both adorable and easy to make. It is a fun activity to make with kids and they make a unique addition to your holiday cookie exchange.
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    Course: Dessert
    Cuisine: American
    Prep Time: 30 minutes minutes
    Cook Time: 15 minutes minutes
    Resting time: 3 hours hours
    Total Time: 3 hours hours 45 minutes minutes
    Servings: 30 cookies
    Calories: 30kcal
    Author: Maria Doss

    Ingredients

    • ½ recipe gingerbread cookie dough
    • ¾ cup semi sweet chocolate chips
    • 2 to 4 candy canes
    • 30 to 40 pretzels
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    Instructions

    Bake gingerbread cookie

    • Prepare gingerbread dough. (I have used ½ the linked recipe to get about 30 cookies).
    • Roll into into about ⅛-inch thickness on a lightly floured surface and then cut into 2 by 1 inch rectangles. Place them on a large parchment lined baking sheet spacing about ½ inch apart. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes or up to 8 hours.
      Bake as instructed (I baked for 8 minutes to get a slightly crispy cookie). You could bake for lesser time to get a softer cookie. Cool completely. 
    • Preheat oven to 350°F and bake the cookies for 8 to 10 minutes. Place the baking pan on a wire rack to cool completely!

    Prep work

    • 1. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
      2. Place the candy canes in a zipper bag and crush them with a rolling pin until they’re broken into small pieces. Avoid turning them into a fine powder.
      3. Break pretzels gently to get curved pieces, to resemble the cup handles.
      4. Microwave the chocolate chips for 60 to 90 seconds, stirring every 30 seconds, until fully melted and smooth.

    Finish

    • Working with one cookie at a time, spread melted chocolate using a small spoon or butter knife on one half of a cookie (refer pictures). Smooth the edges to remove any excess chocolate.
    • Using a small spoon or your fingertips, gently sprinkle the crushed candy canes along the edge of the melted chocolate (see pictures for reference). Aim for a thick, even line, then use a dry pastry brush to dust off any excess. Place the cookie on the parchment paper, with the chocolate side up.
    • Dip both ends of a pretzel stick into the melted chocolate, then press them onto the chocolate-covered side of the cookie. Gently press to ensure they stick securely.
    • Repeat the process with the remaining cookies. Allow them to set at room temperature for several hours until the chocolate hardens, or place them in the refrigerator for about an hour for quicker setting.
    • Store cookies at room temperature in a tightly sealed air-tight container.

    Notes

    Gingerbread cookie rectangles can be made ahead and frozen several months in advance and then decorated before Christmas.
    Use melted white chocolate or royal icing instead of dark chocolate for a twist.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1cookie | Calories: 30kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 0.4g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.004g | Cholesterol: 0.3mg | Sodium: 13mg | Potassium: 28mg | Fiber: 0.4g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 2IU | Vitamin C: 0.02mg | Calcium: 3mg | Iron: 0.3mg

    Nutritional information, based on third-party calculations, should be seen as estimates, not guarantees, as various factors like product types, brands, processing methods, and more can alter the nutritional content in recipes.

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    Comments

    1. Kelly @ Kelly Lynns Sweets and Treats

      December 18, 2017 at 8:16 pm

      These are totally ADORABLE!!! Plus a fun thing to do with the kids 🙂 so festive! Love it Maria!!

      Reply
      • Maria Doss

        December 18, 2017 at 11:31 pm

        Thank you Kelly:)

        Reply
    2. heather (delicious not gorgeous)

      December 19, 2017 at 1:02 am

      such a cute way to decorate these!! plus a little more chocolate and peppermint never hurt anyone (;

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      • Maria Doss

        December 19, 2017 at 5:57 am

        Totally!! Thank you Heather:)

        Reply
    3. Ashika | Gardening Foodie

      December 19, 2017 at 6:55 pm

      These are so cute Maria, so fun to make with the kids. And sounds delicious too 🙂

      Reply
      • Maria Doss

        December 21, 2017 at 5:35 am

        Thank you Ashika:)

        Reply
    4. Katherine | Love In My Oven

      December 21, 2017 at 4:56 am

      These are ADORABLE!! And you're right, you really can't go wrong with any of Sally's cookie recipes. She never fails!!

      Reply
      • Maria Doss

        December 21, 2017 at 5:35 am

        Thank you Kathy:)

        Reply
    5. Coco in the Kitchen

      December 21, 2017 at 9:19 pm

      So clever & cute!

      Reply
      • Maria Doss

        December 21, 2017 at 11:50 pm

        Thank you so much:)

        Reply
    6. Kim | The Baking ChocolaTess

      December 23, 2017 at 2:22 pm

      Those are the cutest Maria!! LOVE!!

      Reply
      • Maria Doss

        December 23, 2017 at 5:47 pm

        Thank you so much dear:)

        Reply
    7. Deepika|TheLoveOfCakes

      December 28, 2017 at 12:05 pm

      I love your creativity Maria!! These are so cute and adorable! Love them!

      Reply
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