These gingerbread nutcracker cookies are spiced, soft, chewy, and shaped like cute little nutcracker soldiers. They hold their shape well and don't spread in the oven. They're decorated with a simple and easy royal icing. Or, you could use pre-made store-bought cookie icing if you prefer for a shortcut. They're the perfect festive cut out gingerbread cookies to make and decorate with friends and family during the holidays. I made these gingerbread cookies for my 2025 nutcracker themed holiday cookie boxes.
