'Tis the season of gingerbread, and we're celebrating with an irresistible round–up of homemade and off-the-shelf treats 

<p>Nothing signals the lead up to Christmas quite like the sudden glut of gingerbread goodies, everywhere you look &ndash; whether in drink or cake form (or hanging from your Christmas tree), those spicy goodies are quintessentially festive. Gingerbread biscuits are thought to stem all the way back to the 17th century, while gingerbread men have been linked to Queen Elizabeth I herself, who supposedly served them to foreign dignateries (and if they're good enough for Queen Elizabeth…). </p><p>Needless to say, the gingerbread market has been booming ever since &ndash; we just can't get enough of the stuff come November! So, as we&rsquo;re in the gingerbread spirit, here&rsquo;s a round-up of recipes to help you get your gingerbread fix, from tipples to ice cream and more.</p><h2>Gingerbread Tree Biscuits</h2><p>Let's start with the obvious &ndash; <a href="https://www.asda.com/good-living/recipe/gingerbread-tree-biscuits" target="_blank">gingerbread biscuits</a>. For many, making ginger biscuits is a Christmas ritual &ndash; all the better when they double as tree decorations. With a little white icing and some silver ball decorations, these little trees can be spruced up in minutes (feel free to use other cookie cutter shapes &ndash; hearts, snowflakes and stars… whatever takes your fancy!).</p><p style="text-align: center;"><img alt="gingerbread-tree-biscuits__square" class="ci-image ci-square" src="https://ui3.assets-asda.com/dm/gingerbread-tree-biscuits__square_GL?scl=1"></p><h2>Gingerbread Shimmer Buck's Fizz </h2><p>Throw together gin liqueur, clementine juice and a splash of Prosecco and what do you get? This deliciously <a href="https://www.asda.com/good-living/recipe/gingerbread-shimmer-bucks-fizz" target="_blank">festive cocktail</a>, which couldn't be more perfect for your next Christmas or New Year party. Don't forget to add a final, pretty flourish with a large twist of clementine zest. Cheers! </p><p> </p><p style="text-align: center;"><img alt="20.9.18_asda_117_bucks_fizz__square" class="ci-image ci-square" src="https://ui3.assets-asda.com/dm/20.9.18_asda_117_bucks_fizz__square_GL?scl=1"></p><h2>Ginger and fruit mountain cake </h2><p>Perfect for those cold, rainy days when you can't bear to go outside, this <a href="https://www.asda.com/good-living/recipe/Christmas-ginger-and-fruitcake-recipe" target="_blank">Ginger and Fruit Mountain Cake</a> will keep kids (and adults) busy. Elaborately fusing a tasty mixture of fruit cake and actual gingerbread, make sure to set aside enough time for the really fun bit: the icing and decorating!</p><p style="text-align: center;"><img alt="first-gingerbread-snow-mountain__square" class="ci-image ci-square" src="https://ui3.assets-asda.com/dm/first-gingerbread-snow-mountain_GL?scl=1"></p><h2>Gingerbread Ice Cream Sandwiches </h2><p>Gingerbread ice cream, anyone? This <a href="https://www.asda.com/good-living/recipe/gingerbread-ice-cream-sandwiches1" target="_blank">dessert</a> is one for ice cream fiends to bookmark for Christmas time &ndash; plus it makes a lighter (sort of) alternative to stodgy fruit cake or pudding.</p><p style="text-align: center;"><img alt="ice_cream_sandwich__square" class="ci-image ci-square" src="https://ui3.assets-asda.com/dm/ice_cream_sandwich__square_GL?scl=1"></p><h2>oaty ginger cake</h2><p>Sometimes you just can't beat a sticky wedge of <a href="https://www.asda.com/good-living/recipe/oaty-ginger-cake" target="_blank">good old fashioned ginger cake</a>. Combining treacle, soft brown sugar and stem ginger with crunchy oats, how could this not be good? </p><p style="text-align: center;"><img alt="oaty-ginger-cake__square" class="ci-image ci-square" src="https://ui3.assets-asda.com/dm/oaty-ginger-cake__square_GL?scl=1"></p><p>Craving some gingerbread goodness, minus the prep time? Look this way… From a <a href="https://groceries.asda.com/product/ice-cream-party-desserts/asda-extra-special-gin-gingerbread-roulade/1000167816629" target="_blank">Gin & Gingerbread Roulade</a> to <a href="https://groceries.asda.com/product/premium-boxed-chocolates/asda-extra-special-handmade-gingerbread-fudge/1000161871325" target="_blank">Handmade Gingerbread Fudge</a> and a <a href="https://groceries.asda.com/product/baking-mixes-kits/asda-gingerbread-man-rudolph-biscuit-kit/1000161871324" target="_blank">Gingerbread Man & Rudolph Biscuit Kit</a>, we've got you well and truly covered.</p><p><em>Fancy making any of these recipes or shopping for readymade gingerbread goodies? Head <a href="https://groceries.asda.com" target="_blank">online</a> or <a href="https://storelocator.asda.com/#!/" target="_blank">pop into your local store</a>. </em></p>

The best gingerbread flavoured things to eat this Christmas

By ASDA Admin,25th November 2019

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