# Gingerbread Wagon Desserts These Edible Cart Treats Repurpose Gingerbread Dough in a New Way By M | Published 2015-12-18 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gingerbread-dough References: [sheknows](http://www.sheknows.com/food-and-recipes/articles/1106113/gingerbread-wagon-food-craft) & [sheknows](http://www.sheknows.com) While the holiday season frequently sees an abundance of gingerbread houses made, these unconventional wagon desserts offer a divergent treat to make using gingerbread dough. The treats creatively turn the hard cookie into edible carts covered in chocolate, cookies and sprinkles. These delicious wagon treats are a creative take on a gift basket, allowing bakers to creatively load the carts up with edibles and more treats. The cart can then also be consumed, making for a waste-free gift. The wagons are made from homemade gingerbread dough that is cut and glued into a box shape using melted chocolate and decorated accordingly with [cookies, pretzels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/caramel-pretzel-drumstick-decorating-kit) and colorful jimmy sprinkles for added design. The wagons can then be filled up with more treats such as [chocolates and candies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gnaw-chocolates) and served to guests as gifts. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.6/10 - Popularity: 25% | Activity: 15% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Edible Cart Treats:** There is an opportunity for food companies to create new and unique edible gift items that are visually appealing and waste-free. - **Gingerbread Dough Innovations:** There is an opportunity for food companies to innovate using gingerbread dough in unconventional ways and create new treats that can be consumed or repurposed in a waste-free manner. - **Food as Gifts:** There is an opportunity for companies to create and market gift products using edible designs and creative packaging, which can help reduce waste and provide consumers with sustainable gifting options. ### Who This Affects Most - **Food and Beverages:** There is an opportunity for food companies to create new and innovative food products, which appeal to a larger market of consumers, that is, those who value creativity and uniqueness in food products. - **Packaging and Gift Items:** There is an opportunity for companies to develop new packaging products and gift items that are eco-friendly and repurposable, which appeals to a growing market of environmentally conscious consumers. - **Event Planning and Services:** There is an opportunity for event companies to offer unique gift baskets filled with edible treats as an alternative to more traditional gift items. This can enable event companies to offer a new and innovative product that sets them apart from competitors. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Unconventional Gingerbread Houses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/unconventional-holiday-houses.md) - [Ready-to-Decorate Christmas Cookies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mcghees-bakery-gingerbread-men.md) - [Modernist Gingerbread Houses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gingerbread-dreamhouse.md) - [DIY Pretzel Cabins](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/snyders-pretzel-cabins.md) - [Edible Pastry Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/poptarts-gingerbread-lodge.md) - [Fudge-Covered Gingerbread Cookies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/keebler-gingerbread-fudge-strips.md) - [Limited-Edition Gingerbread Gelatos](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hackney-gelato-gingerbread.md) - [Functional Gingerbread Cameras](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gingerbread-camera.md) - [Edible Pastry Holiday Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pastry-holiday-homes.md)