The search for the perfect, locally-made gingerbread cookie is a delicious holiday tradition in Florence, AL.

Fortunately, the city’s bakeries rise to the occasion, filling their cases with these spiced, molasses-rich treats.

From classic, soft-baked cookies to elaborately decorated gingerbread men, these local spots offer a homemade taste that chain stores simply can’t match.

To satisfy your sweet tooth, here are five Florence bakeries where you can find fantastic gingerbread cookies:

1. Sweet Magnolia Bakery & Cafe: 106 N Court St, Florence

2. Pizzute’s Italian Bakery: 207 W College St, Florence

3. Trowbridge’s Ice Cream & Sandwich Bar: 316 N Court St, Florence

4. City Hardware Florence: 120 N Court St #120, Florence

5. Wildwood Bakehouse: 1818 Darby Dr, Florence

Supporting these local bakers ensures your holiday platter is filled with the freshest, most flavorful gingerbread cookies, making your season even sweeter.