spice cookie
Definition
Noun: A cookie that is flavored with spices. This type of cookie typically includes spices such as cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, cloves, or allspice in its dough, giving it a warm, aromatic flavor distinct from plain sugar or butter cookies.
Usage
The term "spice cookie" is used to categorize a specific type of baked good based on its primary flavor profile. It is a countable noun. - She baked a batch of delicious spice cookies for the holiday party. - My favorite kind of spice cookie is the one with molasses and ginger.
Advanced Usage
- As a modifier: The term can function attributively to describe other related items.
- The bakery is known for its spice cookie recipe.
- Conceptual use: It can refer to the general concept or category of such cookies.
- Spice cookie is a broad category that includes many regional varieties.
Variants and Related Words
- Gingerbread cookie: A specific type of spice cookie flavored predominantly with ginger and often molasses.
- Molasses cookie: A spice cookie that uses molasses as a primary sweetener and flavor component.
- Spiced cookie: A less common variant with the same meaning.
Synonyms
- Spiced biscuit (primarily British English)
- Ginger snap (for a specific, crisp type of spice cookie)
Related Phrases
- Holiday spice cookie: Emphasizes the association of these cookies with festive seasons like Christmas.
- Soft spice cookie: Specifies the texture of the cookie.
Noun
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cookie flavored with spices
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