The main differences between ginger cookies and gingerbread cookies are that gingerbread cookies are rolled out and cut into shapes while ginger cookies are either scooped or rolled into balls. Ginger is the main flavor in both cookies, but gingerbread cookies can often include spices like cardamom, anise, or nutmeg. Ginger cookies are also very similar to gingersnaps. Gingersnaps are a variation of gingerbread cookies, but they’re baked longer for a crisper texture.