There’s something about gingerbread cookies that makes Christmas feel extra special. Maybe it’s the little icing smiles, the candy-covered houses, or the fun of decorating cookies with colorful frosting. And now, you can enjoy all that Christmas sweetness with crayons and colored pencils, too!
We’ve put together 20 free gingerbread Christmas coloring pages featuring adorable cookie characters, festive gingerbread houses, Christmas decorations, and cheerful holiday scenes. You’ll find everything from a classic gingerbread man and a cute gingerbread couple to a candy train, a gingerbread village, and a Christmas wreath decorated with little cookies.
These printables are lovely for a quiet afternoon at home, a Christmas classroom activity, or some family coloring time while holiday treats are baking in the kitchen.
Every design is available as a printable PDF, so you can choose your favorites, print them, and start coloring whenever you’re ready.
Free Printable Gingerbread Christmas Coloring Pages
Our collection includes 20 different gingerbread-themed designs, each with its own Christmas details to color.
Browse through the pages below and click the Download Now button beneath any design to get your free printable. You can print one page or collect all 20 for a Christmas coloring session.
How to Download and Print Your Gingerbread Coloring Pages
Getting your coloring sheets ready is simple. Choose the gingerbread design you like, click the Download Now button below it, and save the PDF to your device.
Open the file and select Print. The pages are formatted for US Letter paper (8.5 x 11 inches), and you can also print them on A4 paper by choosing the "Fit to Page" option in your printer settings.
Regular printer paper works well for crayons and colored pencils. If you’re planning to use markers, slightly thicker paper can help prevent the ink from bleeding through. Placing an extra sheet underneath is also a good idea.
Print in black and white to keep the outlines clear and save colored ink. If you notice that the decorative border is getting cut off, select "Fit to Printable Area" before printing again.
You can download individual designs whenever you need them, whether you’re preparing a few pages for the weekend or a larger batch for a Christmas activity.
Christmas Colors to Try on Your Gingerbread Pages
One of the nicest parts of coloring gingerbread cookies is choosing all those little candy and icing details. You can give them traditional Christmas colors or come up with your own sweet combinations.
Classic Gingerbread Brown and White
For a traditional gingerbread cookie, start with a warm brown or caramel shade. A lighter tan works beautifully for the face and body, while a deeper brown can be used around the edges if you want to add a little depth.
Leave the icing white, or use a very pale cream color to make it stand out against the cookie. Red and green buttons, bows, and candy decorations bring in that familiar Christmas look.
Red, Green, and White Christmas Colors
If you love traditional Christmas decorations, try red and green for the little details. Candy canes can have alternating red and white stripes, Christmas trees can be green with colorful ornaments, and Santa hats look lovely in bright red.
You could also use gold or yellow for stars and silver or pale blue for snowflakes. Keeping the gingerbread cookies brown while coloring the surrounding decorations brightly makes the festive details stand out.
Pastel Candy Colors
Gingerbread houses are especially fun to color with pink, mint green, lavender, and soft blue. Try a pink frosting roof, pastel gumdrops, and colorful peppermint candies for a sweet candy-shop look.
There’s no rule saying every gingerbread house has to be brown, either. Kids might enjoy creating a rainbow gingerbread house with different colors for every window, candy, and piece of frosting.
Cozy Winter Colors
For pages with snowy scenes, try soft blue, light purple, and white alongside warm gingerbread browns.
Scarves, winter hats, and Christmas stockings can be colored in deep red, forest green, or any favorite winter shades. A few bright candy accents will keep the whole scene cheerful.
Fun Christmas Activities Using These Coloring Pages
These gingerbread Christmas coloring pages can be used for plenty of holiday activities after the coloring is finished. A few crayons, scissors, and some craft supplies can turn an ordinary afternoon into a fun little Christmas project.
Make Your Own Gingerbread Christmas Decorations
Once the coloring is finished, carefully cut out the gingerbread characters and use them as decorations.
You can glue them onto colored cardstock, attach a small ribbon, and hang them around your home. They also look cute on a bedroom door, a refrigerator, or a Christmas activity board.
If you’re making hanging decorations, thicker paper or cardstock will help the finished cutouts hold their shape.
Create a Gingerbread Christmas Village
The gingerbread house and village coloring sheets are perfect for making a festive paper display.
After coloring the houses, cut them out and arrange them on a large piece of cardstock. Add cotton balls for snow, paper Christmas trees, and a few handmade candy canes.
Kids can even make up names for their gingerbread houses or imagine which cookie characters live inside them. It’s a nice way to keep the fun going after the coloring is done.
Make Handmade Christmas Cards
A colored gingerbread man or gingerbread girl can make a cute handmade Christmas card.
Print the design at a smaller size, color it, and cut out the character. Then glue it to the front of a folded piece of cardstock and write a Christmas message inside.
This is a fun activity for children who want to make something for grandparents, teachers, or friends. Each card can have different colors and decorations, so every one feels personal.
Plan a Christmas Coloring Party
If you’re hosting a Christmas get-together, set up a small coloring table with a selection of printed gingerbread designs.
Put out crayons, colored pencils, and a few markers, then let everyone choose the pages they like. Some children might head straight for the gingerbread characters, while others may prefer the Christmas houses or candy train.
You can display the finished sheets together or let everyone take their artwork home.
This also works well as a classroom activity before winter break, especially when you need something children can enjoy at their own pace.
A Few Tips for Coloring Gingerbread Cookies
Gingerbread characters have plenty of little details that can be fun to color, but you don’t have to use a different color for every part.
Start with the main cookie shape and color the smaller decorations afterward. That makes it easier to choose colors that work well together.
For example, you might color the whole gingerbread character light brown first, then use red for the bow tie, green for the buttons, and white for the icing. On the gingerbread girl, you could give the frosting dress a pink and white pattern instead.
Colored pencils are handy for smaller details like candy stripes and facial decorations. Crayons are great for filling larger areas, while markers give Christmas ornaments and candy decorations a brighter finish.
You can also leave some parts white instead of coloring every space. White icing, snowy rooftops, and peppermint stripes look lovely against the warmer gingerbread colors.
For younger children, offering just a few colors at a time can make choosing easier. Older kids might enjoy experimenting with different color combinations or adding their own little decorations in the open spaces.
More Ways to Enjoy Gingerbread Coloring at Christmas
If you’re planning several Christmas activities, you can spread the coloring pages across the holiday season instead of finishing them all in one afternoon.
Try setting aside a few designs for weekends in December. Children can choose a new gingerbread character each time, color it, and add the finished page to a Christmas folder.
You could also make a small homemade coloring book by printing the designs and fastening them together. Add a decorated cover made from cardstock and let the kids give their collection a title.
For a family activity, have everyone color the same gingerbread man in their own style. One person might choose traditional brown and red, while another creates a pink cookie with purple icing. Displaying the finished pages side by side is a fun way to see everyone’s choices.
And if you’re planning to bake gingerbread cookies, keep a few sheets nearby for children to color while they’re waiting for the cookies to cool. They can even use their finished artwork as inspiration when it’s time to decorate the real treats.
FAQs
Are these gingerbread Christmas coloring pages free?
Yes! All 20 gingerbread Christmas coloring pages are available as free printable PDFs. Choose a design, click the download button beneath it, and print it at home.
Can I print these coloring pages on A4 paper?
Yes. The PDFs are formatted for US Letter paper, but you can print them on A4 by choosing the "Fit to Page" option in your printer settings. This helps keep the full design and decorative border within the printable area.
What should I use to color the gingerbread pages?
Crayons, colored pencils, and washable markers all work well. Colored pencils are especially useful for smaller candy and icing details, while crayons are a good choice for larger cookie shapes.
Can I use these pages for Christmas classroom activities?
These printables are a fun choice for classroom coloring sessions, holiday craft time, and Christmas parties. Teachers can select a few different designs so children have plenty of options.
What colors are best for a gingerbread man?
Light brown, caramel, and warm tan are lovely choices for the cookie itself. White works well for icing, while red and green are great for the buttons, bow ties, and Christmas decorations.
Of course, kids can choose any colors they like. A blue gingerbread man with pink icing can be just as fun to color!
Enjoy Your Christmas Gingerbread Coloring Time
If you’re decorating for Christmas, planning a holiday activity for kids, or simply enjoying a cozy afternoon with some coloring supplies, these gingerbread pages are a sweet way to spend a little creative time.
With 20 different designs, there’s plenty to choose from, including cheerful gingerbread characters, candy-covered houses, festive wreaths, and winter scenes.
Pick your favorites from the collection above, download the printable PDFs, and enjoy bringing your gingerbread Christmas creations to life with color.
Happy coloring, and Merry Christmas!
