12 Spins on Gingerbread That Go Beyond House Building

Gingerbread doesn't have to mean rock hard cookies glued together with frosting—leave building the gingerbread house for the kids. You can take the warm, spiced flavor of the traditional cookie and transform it into actual edible goodies that everyone will love. Check out these recipes for everything from pudding and truffles to layer cakes and cookies—no peppermint walkways and Necco-tiled rooftops required.