Ginger snap
Ginger nut biscuits made by Arnott's Biscuits | |
| Alternative names | Ginger nut, ginger biscuit |
|---|---|
| Type | Biscuit |
| Main ingredients | Powdered ginger, spices (commonly cinnamon and nutmeg) |
A gingersnap, ginger snap, ginger nut, or ginger biscuit is a biscuit flavoured with ginger. Ginger snaps are flavoured with powdered ginger and a variety of other spices, most commonly cinnamon, molasses and clove. There are many recipes. The brittle ginger nut style is a commercial version of the traditional fairings once made for market fairs now represented only by the Cornish fairing.