"Build and decorate this easy gingerbread house. And, just like our own homes, this one can be decorated and landscaped according to our personal tastes." - A Mr. Food Christmas

"The Apple-Topped Gingerbread is complete when it comes out of the oven, but we couldn't resist gilding the lily with applesauce and cinnamon ice cream." - From: The Olives Dessert Table

"Molasses, a by-product of sugar refining, gives dark color and intense flavor to baked goods, and is the traditional sweetener for gingerbread." - From: Pillsbury's Best Muffins and Quick Breads

"Reinvent the childhood classic gingerbread cookie into a contemporary holiday treat for all ages." - From: McCormick

With variations: White Chocolate Kissed, Caramel Pecan Thumbprints, Almond, and Gingerbread Whoopie Pies with Lemon Creme. - From: McCormick & Company