Gingersnaps

/ˈdʒɪndʒərˌsnæps/ noun

Definition

Plural of gingersnap, meaning multiple crispy ginger-flavored cookies.

Etymology

Plural form of 'gingersnap,' which combines 'ginger' from Sanskrit śṛṅgavera and 'snap' from Old English snæpan.

Kelly Says

The Nabisco gingersnap became an iconic American treat in 1898, and the recipe is so beloved that it's remained virtually unchanged for over 125 years—making it one of the longest-running cookie formulas in commercial history.

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