How to Use gingersnap in a Sentence

gingersnap

noun
  • For the crust, make sure to use only very thin, very crisp, wafer-style gingersnaps.
    — Claire Saffitz, New York Times, 9 Nov. 2023
  • When Mouse wants to eat a gingersnap, Cat wants to eat Mouse.
    — Celia Storey, Arkansas Online, 31 May 2021
  • Sprinkle the gingersnap crumbs over the ham, using a spoon to press the crumbs to form a thick layer.
    — Susan Selasky, Detroit Free Press, 7 Apr. 2023
  • The crust, which is made with gingersnap cookies, is thicker than most no-bake bars and has some salt for balance.
    — Justin Burke, Southern Living, 9 Dec. 2025
  • For a flavorful twist on a sweet crust, try vanilla or chocolate wafers, or even gingersnaps.
    — Erin Merhar, Southern Living, 18 May 2026
  • The shop will also sell specialty ice cream flavors like eggnog and gingersnap.
    — Tiney Ricciardi, Denver Post, 25 Nov. 2025
  • Choose a milder cinnamon so as not to overpower the gingersnap crust.
    — Kari Sonde, Washington Post, 14 Oct. 2019
  • Pumpkin gingersnap pie, apple crisp cake, pecan pie bars, pumpkin caramel cake jars, cookie place cards.
    — Kristine M. Kierzek, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 12 Nov. 2020
  • Try crushed gingersnaps in the crust of a pumpkin pie, or a a peanut butter cereal crust with a peanut butter pie.
    — Chelsea Zwieg, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 13 Mar. 2018
  • Each shop has its own flavors from mocha chocolate fudge to cherry with dark chocolate chunks to pumpkin gingersnap.
    — Shreyas Laddha, Hartford Courant, 16 Sep. 2022
  • For some, that can be a roasted Peep with a Reese’s cup tucked into two gingersnap cookies.
    — Tanya Sichynsky, Chicago Tribune, 14 Aug. 2022
  • There are even edible products, like gingersnap weed cookies and other baked goods.
    — CBS News, 27 May 2018
  • Can also substitute with other ground, crisp cookies like gingersnaps or lemon thins.
    — Southern Living Test Kitchen, Southern Living, 3 Nov. 2023
  • The 32-ounce candle smells of pumpkin, gingersnap, and whipped vanilla and comes in a fun sparkly jar.
    — Emily Vanschmus, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Sep. 2020
  • His specialties in the kitchen were sour beef and dumplings and a gingersnap recipe handed down through his mother’s family.
    — Baltimore Sun, 17 Oct. 2022
  • The gingersnap crust is delicious as well, and much easier than working with pastry.
    — Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 5 Nov. 2024
  • It’s served at English tea services alongside scones, crumpets, gingersnaps and more.
    — Jolene Thym, Mercury News, 20 Mar. 2026
  • Antignane’s version stands out due to its roasted pumpkin (rather than canned) and courtesy of its gingersnap cookie crust.
    — Karla Walsh, Southern Living, 29 Apr. 2026
  • To add extra holiday flavor to the dessert, try swapping in gingersnaps for graham crackers in the crust.
    — Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 20 Oct. 2025
  • Our Lemon Icebox Pie checks all the boxes, from the gingersnap crust to the creamy, tart filling.
    — Jenna Sims, Southern Living, 22 June 2023
  • Our Lemon Icebox Pie checks all the boxes, from the gingersnap crust to the creamy, tart filling.
    — Jenna Sims, Southern Living, 18 Feb. 2026
  • Top with gingersnap crumbs (about 1/2 tablespoon per pop) and insert wooden stick into each pop.
    — Joy Cho, Good Housekeeping, 15 May 2023
  • In the meantime, Susan shared the gingersnaps with other patients – to rave reviews!
    — Southern Living, 31 Jan. 2018
  • Adding pumpkin pie spice and a sprinkle of gingersnap cookies achieves the full pumpkin pie flavors without ever having to turn on the oven.
    — Katlyn Moncada, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Aug. 2022
  • Ginger cookies represent a broad swath of cookies, from crisp gingersnaps to soft and chewy ginger molasses cookies.
    — Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 9 Feb. 2026
  • It’s flavored with ground ginger, cinnamon, allspice and molasses to evoke a gingersnap cookie.
    — Washington Post, 13 Nov. 2020
  • Dump some gingersnaps into a bag, crush it into large crumbs with a rolling pin or book or something, and then spoon said large crumbs generously over bowls of chocolate ice cream.
    — Amiel Stanek, Bon Appetit, 22 Mar. 2017
  • Sprinkle gingersnap cookies into center of dough.
    — Judy Bart Kancigor, Oc Register, 7 May 2026
  • That’s definitely not the case these days, and this one, the gingersnap, is a favorite not just for snacking, but versatility.
    — Amy Drew Thompson, orlandosentinel.com, 8 Dec. 2021
  • Cover as much of the cream as possible with a layer of gingersnaps, filling any gaps with broken snaps (breaking them yourself, if necessary).
    — Jessie Sheehan, Washington Post, 1 Aug. 2019

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