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shortbread

noun

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

In this hilltop beyond the realm of agriculture, the hermit has installed himself, wearing goatskins and stinking of musk.

— Max Norman, Harpers Magazine, 22 Sep. 2026
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

Definition of hermit

Noun

For families Even without a kids club, this resort makes every effort to genuinely embrace children during their stay, including with beading sessions as well as cookie decorating and pizza making.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Oct. 2026
The site may still need essential cookies for things such as your shopping cart, security and payment.

— Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 29 Sep. 2026

Definition of cookie

Noun

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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The Pumpkin Spiced Teeny Tiny Pretzels blend white and dark chocolate with pumpkin pie spices, gingersnap cookies, and sea salt.

— Danielle Bouchard, Martha Stewart, 18 Sep. 2026
Pumpkin Pie Spice Bark New to Trader Joe’s shelves this fall, this Pumpkin Pie Spice Bark starts with a white chocolate base mixed with pumpkin pie spices, crunchy pretzel pieces, and bits of gingersnap cookies.

— Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 17 Sep. 2026

Definition of gingersnap

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More recently, Costco debuted a seasonal strawberry shortcake sundae featuring vanilla or strawberry soft serve, shortcake bites and strawberry topping.

— Tanasia Kenney, Charlotte Observer, 21 Sep. 2026
To make the shortcake, cut the biscuits in half horizontally.

— Cathy Thomas, Oc Register, 25 Aug. 2026

Definition of shortcake

Noun

Brownie Trio Fall Platter This fall brownie platter is perfect for a fall party or tailgate.

— Melinda Salchert, Southern Living, 25 Sep. 2026
The cookie franchise features weekly specialty dessert flavors, pink sugar cookie cakes, Dubai-style chocolate cookie brownies, strawberry Biscoff cookies, and Oreo birthday cake cookies, according to its webpage.

— Emma Hall, Sacbee.com, 22 Sep. 2026

Definition of brownie

Noun

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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