gingersnap
noun
gin·ger·snap ˈjin-jər-ˌsnap 
: a thin brittle cookie sweetened with molasses and flavored with ginger
Example Sentences
Recent Examples on the Web 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 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 Though the origin of the holiday remains unknown, it is believed that gingersnap cookies originated in 13th century Germany and served as the German Christmas version of gingerbread cookies. Maddie Lane, Orlando Sentinel, 1 July 2022 Shauna Sever, an 18 Reasons instructor, suggested the spicy gingersnap layer. Sunset Magazine, 14 Mar. 2022 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 It’s flavored with ground ginger, cinnamon, allspice and molasses to evoke a gingersnap cookie. Washington Post, 13 Nov. 2020 Make the gingersnap cookie crust: In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, beat the butter and brown and granulated sugars on medium-low speed until smooth, 2 to 3 minutes. Washington Post, 13 Nov. 2020 Toscanini’s is home to a host of other deliciously creative flavors — all homemade in store — including blackberry goat cheese, gingersnap molasses, peanut butter jam graham, among the more traditional vanilla and chocolate varieties. BostonGlobe.com, 21 June 2021 See More
Shreyas Laddha, Hartford Courant, 16 Sep. 2022 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 Though the origin of the holiday remains unknown, it is believed that gingersnap cookies originated in 13th century Germany and served as the German Christmas version of gingerbread cookies. Maddie Lane, Orlando Sentinel, 1 July 2022 Shauna Sever, an 18 Reasons instructor, suggested the spicy gingersnap layer. Sunset Magazine, 14 Mar. 2022 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 It’s flavored with ground ginger, cinnamon, allspice and molasses to evoke a gingersnap cookie. Washington Post, 13 Nov. 2020 Make the gingersnap cookie crust: In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, beat the butter and brown and granulated sugars on medium-low speed until smooth, 2 to 3 minutes. Washington Post, 13 Nov. 2020 Toscanini’s is home to a host of other deliciously creative flavors — all homemade in store — including blackberry goat cheese, gingersnap molasses, peanut butter jam graham, among the more traditional vanilla and chocolate varieties. BostonGlobe.com, 21 June 2021 See More Word History
First Known Use
1805, in the meaning defined above
Kids Definition
gingersnap
noun
gin·ger·snap ˈjin-jər-ˌsnap
: a thin hard cookie flavored with ginger