gingersnap
noun
gin·ger·snap
ˈjin-jər-ˌsnap 
: a thin brittle cookie sweetened with molasses and flavored with ginger
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Flavors then settle slightly into fresh gingersnaps and sweetened rose water before a remarkably bright, honey-forward finish.
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David Thomas Tao, Forbes, 18 Mar. 2025
Teddy Grahams, both chocolate and regular, make for a great crust, as do Oreos, gingersnaps, and Biscoff cookies.
—Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 2 Mar. 2025
This no-fuss bark infuses the white chocolate with warm baking spices, before topping with crushed gingersnaps, candied ginger, and festive sprinkles reminiscent of a gingerbread house.
—Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 30 Nov. 2024
The gingersnap crust is delicious as well, and much easier than working with pastry.
—Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 5 Nov. 2024
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David Thomas Tao, Forbes, 18 Mar. 2025
Teddy Grahams, both chocolate and regular, make for a great crust, as do Oreos, gingersnaps, and Biscoff cookies.
—Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 2 Mar. 2025
This no-fuss bark infuses the white chocolate with warm baking spices, before topping with crushed gingersnaps, candied ginger, and festive sprinkles reminiscent of a gingerbread house.
—Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 30 Nov. 2024
The gingersnap crust is delicious as well, and much easier than working with pastry.
—Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 5 Nov. 2024
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gingersnap
noun
gin·ger·snap
ˈjin-jər-ˌsnap
: a thin brittle cookie flavored with ginger
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