Gingerbread and gingersnap cookie recipes both use ginger as a core ingredient; the difference is mostly in the texture of the cookie. Gingerbread cookies are generally softer and chewier, plus they’re usually shaped into cute arrangements (e.g. gingerbread men!). Gingersnap cookies, on the other hand, are crispier and crunchier, offering that classic and distinct “snap” when bitten. The difference mainly lies in the baking time and sometimes the use of molasses in gingerbread for a softer texture.