gingersnap
noun
gin·ger·snap
ˈjin-jər-ˌsnap 
: a thin brittle cookie sweetened with molasses and flavored with ginger
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The notes of apple and gingersnaps cut through the richness of the eggs and pairs well with the slight bitterness of chard and the sweetness of red peppers.
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Carole Kotkin, Miami Herald, 30 May 2025
Chocolate graham crackers and chocolate Teddy Grahams will give you a similar vibe, but for a different take on the base, try Nutter Butters, gingersnaps, or shortbread cookies.
—Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 29 May 2025
This variation uses fresh, juicy peaches and a gingersnap crust to create a spiced twist on a classic cheesecake.
—Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 24 May 2025
Flavors then settle slightly into fresh gingersnaps and sweetened rose water before a remarkably bright, honey-forward finish.
—David Thomas Tao, Forbes, 18 Mar. 2025
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Carole Kotkin, Miami Herald, 30 May 2025
Chocolate graham crackers and chocolate Teddy Grahams will give you a similar vibe, but for a different take on the base, try Nutter Butters, gingersnaps, or shortbread cookies.
—Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 29 May 2025
This variation uses fresh, juicy peaches and a gingersnap crust to create a spiced twist on a classic cheesecake.
—Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 24 May 2025
Flavors then settle slightly into fresh gingersnaps and sweetened rose water before a remarkably bright, honey-forward finish.
—David Thomas Tao, Forbes, 18 Mar. 2025
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gingersnap
noun
gin·ger·snap
ˈjin-jər-ˌsnap
: a thin brittle cookie flavored with ginger
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