Gingerbread Bath Bombs
If you are looking for a holiday-themed DIY project that can also make a great gift, you are going to want to make some Gingerbread Bath Bombs. If you like the smell of gingerbread than you’ll love this DIY craft project.

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Ingredients:
- 1 C. baking soda
- 1/2 C. citric acid
- 1 tsp. cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp. ground ginger
- 1 tbsp. coconut oil
- 1 tbsp molasses
- Spritz of water, as needed
- Gingerbread Man Mold

Directions:
- Combine the baking soda, citric acid, cinnamon, and ground ginger.
- Add in the coconut oil and molasses.
- If the mixture is too dry add in a little bit of water and mix using your hands.
- Spoon the mixture into the Gingerbread mold filling each cavity about halfway. Use your fingers to press down.
- Spoon the remaining mixture evenly into the cavities and continue to press down.
- Set the Gingerbread bath bombs in a cool/dry spot for 24 hours to allow them to set.
- Use 1-2 in a warm bath.

Bath bombs are all the craze right now – kids, adults, etc…everyone loves bath bombs! Relax in a hot bath with this festive homemade bath bomb recipe after a long winter day or add it to your child’s bath as a special holiday treat…the bath bombs even look like cute little gingerbread men.
Who wouldn’t love that?!

What’s your favourite holiday bath bomb scent?

Gingerbread Bath Bombs
If you are looking for a holiday-themed DIY project that can also make a great gift, you are going to want to make some Gingerbread Bath Bombs.
Ingredients
- 1 cup baking soda
- 1/2 cup citric acid
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp ground ginger
- 1 tbsp coconut oil
- 1 tbsp molasses
- spritz of water as needed
Instructions
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Combine the baking soda, citric acid, cinnamon, and ground ginger.
-
Add in the coconut oil and molasses.
-
If the mixture is too dry add in a little bit of water and mix using your hands.
-
Spoon the mixture into the Gingerbread mold filling each cavity about halfway. Use your fingers to press down.
-
Spoon the remaining mixture evenly into the cavities and continue to press down.
-
Set the Gingerbread bath bombs in a cool/dry spot for 24 hours to allow them to set.
-
Use 1-2 in a warm bath.
Looking for more DIY bath bomb recipes? Why not give our Stress Relief Bath Bombs a try!
16 Comments
Lynda Cook
Those would smell amazing, and I think they would make me hungry..lol I love the cute gingerbread man, perfect for Christmas season!!
Anne Taylor
I’ve never thought of it before but a gingerbread bath bomb would be awesome and soothing!
kristen visser
i absolutely love this idea! what a perfect stocking stuffer or secret santa gift. I would love to do this for my girls Christmas. bath bombs are such a hit and the smell would be fabulous
Silvia D
I love anything Gingerbread! Would make great gifts!
kathy downey
Thanks for sharing this is just great I love making special gifts for the girls and they are going to love these,Yum I bet they smell amazing !
Sarah Letendre
<3 OMG !! love love love , Im definitely making these with my daughter ! maybe teacher gifts
kathy downey
I think I’m going to make these for my sisters,oh they must small amazing!
Donna L.
These are so cute and would make a great gift.
Laurie P
My girl loves stuff like this, making them would be just as fun!
Heidi c.
My girls love taking baths and I am sure that they would enjoy making their own yummy-scented bath bombs like these ones.
Amanda Komoski
If they love gingerbread they will definitely enjoy these!
Phil
These are too cute! Now you’ve got me thinking about what other sorts of Christmas-shaped bath bombs I could make… 🙂
Amanda Komoski
Ooh…there are all kinds. My faves are Christmas trees with a winter pine smell and candy canes with peppermint!
Jennifer Wilson
These are great! I will be making some for Christmas gifts!
Sarah
Ooo this would make a great addition to my handmade gifts this year. Gingerbread is the perfect scent for the holidays 🙂
ivy pluchinsky
I need to try this, I love all things gingerbread related.