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shortbread

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Definition of shortbread

as in hermit

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Recent Examples of shortbread Honoring German influence on Texas food culture, this pie-like pastry begins with a shortbread crust and is loaded with cinnamon-and-sugar peaches. — Patricia S York, Southern Living, 12 June 2026 Bruichladdich says the whisky opens with notes of honeyed oats, buttery shortbread, hazelnuts, and nutmeg, then moves into orange zest, pear, honeysuckle, crème brûlée richness, and a subtle salty coastal note on the palate. — Emily Price, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026 For something richer, try shortbread or butter cookies. — Martha Stewart, 11 May 2026 Bake shortbread until golden brown on top, 33–40 minutes. — Jesse Szewczyk, Bon Appetit Magazine, 1 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for shortbread

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Noun

Late in the novel, Noa, Nicole, and their newfound compatriots get into a van with a group of musical hermits who have fled to the mountains to escape the violence of Ecuadorian society.

— Robert Rubsam, New Yorker, 2 Sep. 2026
The area was also chosen by artistic hermit squatters, known as Dunnites, who lived around nearby Oceano and Nipomo in the 1930s.

— Michael Goldstein, Forbes.com, 11 July 2026

Definition of hermit

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Ground ginger adds a spicy note to cookies such as gingersnaps, preserves, quick breads like gingerbread, and beverages such as ginger ale.

— Carole Kotkin, Miami Herald, 9 Sep. 2026
Spungen’s book houses over 80 cookie recipes, all glitzed, glammed, or perfectly dressed down.

— The Bon Appétit, Bon Appetit Magazine, 8 Sep. 2026

Definition of cookie

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Combining the compelling crunch and taste of a macaroon cookie with slivers of chocolate in a dreamy churn, Toasted Coconut Chip won Flavor of the Year in 2026.

— Nancy Vienneau, Southern Living, 15 Aug. 2026
In a positive way, the nose hits above proof in intensity, with almond extract, coconut macaroons, and toasted pine nuts.

— David Thomas Tao, Forbes.com, 21 June 2026

Definition of macaroon

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Stop by the darling Franny's Cup and Saucer for an out-of-this-world gingersnap, or make your way to the Point Arena Fishing Pier to enjoy a bowl of clam chowder from Pier Place.

— Adeline Duff, Travel + Leisure, 26 June 2026
Sprinkle gingersnap cookies into center of dough.

— Judy Bart Kancigor, Oc Register, 7 May 2026

Definition of gingersnap

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Raspberry ganache peanut butter brownie bites are crowned with dark chocolate ganache and a bright touch of raspberry.

— Sean Timberlake, Sacbee.com, 4 Sep. 2026
The lineup of cake, cookie and brownie mixes, plus frosting and frozen desserts, includes items inspired by Parton family recipes.

— Chiara Kim, PEOPLE, 26 Aug. 2026

Definition of brownie

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Jump to Nutrition Facts Cream of tartar gives the cookies their signature snickerdoodle tang, while coconut oil mimics the flavor and texture of vegetable shortening, another traditional ingredient in snickerdoodles.

— Emily Paster, Midwest Living, 15 Aug. 2026
These cookies have many of the same recipe components as snickerdoodles, including margarine and extra leavening.

— Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 26 May 2026

Definition of snickerdoodle

Noun

The garden’s heirloom tomatoes star in a returning signature dish each summer, featuring coconut fennel pollen custard, plum consomme, leek oil and sesame tuile.

— Sara Rosenthal, Denver Post, 27 May 2026
For dessert, customers can dine on treats like an orange blossom saffron olive oil cake for $11 (complete with black walnut tuile and strawberry coulis).

— Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 24 Oct. 2025

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