gingersnap

noun

Definition of gingersnapnext
as in hermit

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Recent Examples of gingersnap Accompany with graham crackers, gingersnaps, maple cookies, and Rice Krispie treats made with snappy pecan butter and cinnamon. — Catharine Kaufman, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Oct. 2025 Powdered Ginger The defning ingredients for classics like gingerbread and gingersnaps, Lesson says powdered ginger can last a few years. — Embry Roberts, Martha Stewart, 11 Apr. 2026 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 Pie offerings include pumpkin ($36), cranberry gingersnap ($36), salted caramel apple ($44) and bourbon chocolate pecan ($48). — Elaine Rewolinski, jsonline.com, 3 Nov. 2025 See All Example Sentences for gingersnap
Recent Examples of Synonyms for gingersnap
  1. hermit
  2. snickerdoodle
  3. cookie
  4. shortbread
  5. brownie
  6. macaroon
  7. shortcake
  8. tuile
Noun
  • Tragedy has turned him into a hermit, but the ponderings from his cave are alluring.
    — Barbara Ellis, Denver Post, 17 May 2026
  • It’s known for outlaws, hermits, drugs, hippies, and an aversion to outsiders — like the much ballyhooed Humboldt County across the Californian border but way more under the radar.
    — Matt Thompson, SPIN, 11 May 2026
Definition of hermit
Noun
  • These cookies have many of the same recipe components as snickerdoodles, including margarine and extra leavening.
    — Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 26 May 2026
  • On this month’s menu are jasmine-tea milk buns, black-sesame snickerdoodles and halo-halo croissants, a play on the favorite Filipino dessert.
    — John Metcalfe, Mercury News, 22 May 2026
Definition of snickerdoodle
Noun
  • The hallowed things of the past have no more claim on you now than a cookie on a plate.
    — Padgett Powell, Harpers Magazine, 30 June 2026
  • Caramel swirl, mint chip, or cookie dough all make indulgent fillings that work well with the chocolate ganache and Oreo cookie crust.
    — Erin Merhar, Southern Living, 30 June 2026
Definition of cookie
Noun
  • 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
Definition of shortbread
Noun
  • From July 1 to 5, check out a variety of events like pork chop bingo, a boat parade, brownies with the band and more.
    — Cole Premo, CBS News, 29 June 2026
  • Because coffee elevates the flavor of chocolate, espresso or instant coffee is often added to chocolate cakes, brownies, and cookies.
    — Claire Hoppe Norgaard, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 June 2026
Definition of brownie
Noun
  • 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
  • Dessert canapés included champagne and pistachio macaroons, orange crème brûlée tartlets and miniature rhubarb crumble tartlets.
    — Nicole Briese, PEOPLE, 19 May 2026
Definition of macaroon
Noun
  • They can also be spooned over vanilla ice cream or shortcake.
    — Olivia McIntosh, Martha Stewart, 24 June 2026
  • This ice cream cake combines a cornmeal shortcake, berry sorbet, and strawberry ripple ice cream to create a layered dessert bursting with summer flavor.
    — Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 20 June 2026
Definition of shortcake
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
Definition of tuile

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