Stauffers Gingerbread Cookies | Classic Spiced Cookies
Our Stauffers Gingerbread Cookies have been a family favorite since 1871, bringing the warm flavors of ginger, cinnamon, and molasses to your table. Each cookie is baked to a satisfying crispness that pairs perfectly with coffee, tea, or milk.
We use a time-tested recipe that balances bold spice with subtle sweetness, creating a gingerbread cookie that's never too soft or too hard. Whether you're enjoying them as an afternoon snack, packing them in lunchboxes, or serving them during the holidays, our gingerbread cookies deliver consistent quality in every bag.
Each package contains individually wrapped cookies that stay fresh longer, making them ideal for on-the-go snacking or sharing with friends and family.
What makes our gingerbread special
Ingredients & What's Inside
We bake our gingerbread cookies with enriched wheat flour, sugar, vegetable oil, and real molasses that gives each cookie its distinctive deep flavor and golden-brown color. Our spice blend includes ground ginger, cinnamon, and cloves, carefully measured to create that classic gingerbread taste you remember.
Each 14-ounce bag contains approximately 28 individually wrapped cookies, making portion control easy and keeping every cookie as fresh as the day we baked it. We use leavening agents like baking soda and salt to achieve the perfect texture—crisp on the outside with just enough body to satisfy.
Perfect Pairings & Serving Ideas
Our gingerbread cookies are naturally suited for dunking in hot beverages. The crisp texture softens slightly when dipped in coffee, hot tea, or warm milk, releasing the warm spice aromatics without falling apart in your cup.
Many of our customers create dessert boards featuring our Animal Crackers alongside the gingerbread cookies for variety at gatherings. The individual wrapping makes them perfect for packing in lunch boxes, keeping in your car for road trips, or tucking into desk drawers for afternoon energy.
Storage & Freshness
Keep your gingerbread cookies in the original resealable bag to maintain their signature crispness. Once opened, press out excess air and seal the zipper closure firmly after each use. Store the bag in a cool, dry pantry away from direct sunlight and heat sources.
When stored properly, unopened packages maintain optimal freshness until the best-by date printed on the package. After opening, we recommend consuming within two weeks for the best flavor and texture, though the individual wrapping helps preserve quality longer than unwrapped cookies.
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Questions About Our Gingerbread Cookies
Yes, we bake our gingerbread cookies throughout the entire year. While many people associate gingerbread with the holiday season, our cookies are available in stores and online all twelve months. We maintain consistent production because our customers enjoy them as an everyday snack, not just during winter holidays.
You can find them in the cookie and cracker aisle of most major grocery stores, or order directly through our website for home delivery. Stock levels remain steady year-round, so you don't need to stock up during any particular season.
Each 14-ounce bag contains approximately 28 individually wrapped gingerbread cookies. The exact count may vary slightly due to natural variations in baking, but you can expect around 14 servings per package, with each serving consisting of two cookies.
The individual wrapping helps preserve freshness and makes portion control easier. It also makes the cookies convenient for packing in lunches, taking to work, or sharing with others without exposing the entire package to air.
Our gingerbread cookies do not contain nuts or dairy as primary ingredients. However, they are produced in a facility that may also process products containing milk, eggs, tree nuts, and peanuts. If you have severe allergies, please review the allergen statement on the package or contact our customer service team for detailed information about our production processes.
The main ingredients are enriched wheat flour, sugar, vegetable oil, molasses, and spices. The cookies do contain wheat and soy, so they are not suitable for those with gluten sensitivities or soy allergies.
While both cookies feature ginger as a primary spice, our gingerbread cookies have a more complex flavor profile that includes molasses, cinnamon, and cloves alongside the ginger. They're slightly thicker and have a more substantial texture than traditional thin ginger snaps.
Gingerbread cookies tend to have a deeper, richer molasses flavor and a less intense ginger bite compared to ginger snaps. We also make <a href="/original-snaps/">Original Snaps</a> if you prefer the sharper ginger flavor and thinner, crispier texture of traditional ginger snap cookies.
Absolutely! Our gingerbread cookies work wonderfully in many recipes. Crush them to create pie crusts for cheesecakes or pumpkin pies, where the spice notes complement the filling. You can also crumble them over ice cream, yogurt, or fruit desserts for added texture and flavor.
Many customers use them as a base for trifles, layer them in parfaits, or incorporate crushed cookies into no-bake dessert bars. The individual wrapping makes it easy to take out only what you need for a recipe while keeping the rest fresh for snacking.
After opening, reseal the zipper closure on the bag completely, pressing out as much air as possible. Store the bag in a cool, dry pantry away from heat sources and direct sunlight. Properly sealed, the cookies will maintain their crisp texture for up to two weeks after opening.
Avoid storing them in the refrigerator, as the moisture can make them lose their crispness. If you won't finish the bag within two weeks, you can freeze the sealed package for up to three months and thaw portions at room temperature as needed.
Yes, our gingerbread cookies are kosher certified. You can find the kosher certification symbol on the package. We maintain kosher standards throughout our production process to ensure our cookies meet these dietary requirements.
If you have specific questions about our kosher certification or need verification for religious dietary purposes, please contact our customer service team who can provide detailed documentation.