gingersnap
noun
gin·ger·snap
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Definition of gingersnap
: a thin brittle cookie sweetened with molasses and flavored with ginger
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Step 3: Prepare Tail Feathers Using melted chocolate as glue, stick candy corns halfway around the perimeter of a gingersnap cookie. — Kate Merker, Good Housekeeping, "How to Make the Cutest Thanksgiving Cake Pops," 28 Aug. 2019 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, "If you like to eat your cocktails, this dark and stormy icebox cake is for you," 1 Aug. 2019 There are even edible products, like gingersnap weed cookies and other baked goods. — CBS News, "Seeing green: Celebrities selling marijuana," 27 May 2018 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, "Some fantastic pies to make for Pi Day - 3/14," 13 Mar. 2018 To assemble: Spoon desired amount of gingersnap crumble on top of each custard jar. — Brooke Parkhurst, Redbook, "5 Pies in a Jar to Make This Fall," 1 Oct. 2012 Her mom, Laura, developed a gingersnap cookie recipe because ginger naturally soothes the stomach. — Southern Living, "We Love The Story Behind These Southern Gingersnaps," 31 Jan. 2018 In the meantime, Susan shared the gingersnaps with other patients – to rave reviews! — Southern Living, "We Love The Story Behind These Southern Gingersnaps," 31 Jan. 2018 In a medium bowl, combine gingersnaps, butter and sugar. — Milwaukee, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, "Best Recipes of 2015," 22 Dec. 2017These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'gingersnap.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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gingersnap
noun
English Language Learners Definition of gingersnap
: a hard cookie that is flavored with ginger
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gingersnap
noun
gin·ger·snap
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Kids Definition of gingersnap
: a thin hard cookie flavored with ginger