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a crumbly shortbread cookie
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That super crumbly texture is thanks to a high proportion of fat in the dough, most often butter.
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Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 9 Feb. 2026
Non-crumbly Protein Bars Speaking of protein, Whitmore, Hirst, and Grotts are also fond of protein bars.
—Karla Walsh, Travel + Leisure, 8 Feb. 2026
This interesting variation has far better chocolate than the original, but the filling is crumbly and tastes more like oil than peanut butter.
—Jolene Thym, Mercury News, 6 Feb. 2026
Lattafa Pride Artisan Ethnique Eau de Parfum Imagine a crumbly cinnamon cake dipped in an espresso martini with notes of warm cinnamon, rum, sugar, coffee, and vanilla.
—Reece Andavolgyi, InStyle, 5 Feb. 2026
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Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 9 Feb. 2026
Non-crumbly Protein Bars Speaking of protein, Whitmore, Hirst, and Grotts are also fond of protein bars.
—Karla Walsh, Travel + Leisure, 8 Feb. 2026
This interesting variation has far better chocolate than the original, but the filling is crumbly and tastes more like oil than peanut butter.
—Jolene Thym, Mercury News, 6 Feb. 2026
Lattafa Pride Artisan Ethnique Eau de Parfum Imagine a crumbly cinnamon cake dipped in an espresso martini with notes of warm cinnamon, rum, sugar, coffee, and vanilla.
—Reece Andavolgyi, InStyle, 5 Feb. 2026
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“Crumbly.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/crumbly. Accessed 10 Feb. 2026.
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