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a crumbly shortbread cookie
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But the results were papering over some crumbly performances.
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Carl Anka, New York Times, 19 Oct. 2025
Baking the cake unmixed creates a deliciously gooey cake that is crumbly and buttery on top.
—Melinda Salchert, Southern Living, 3 Oct. 2025
Unlike the crumbly texture of an Oreo (from which the Exploremores take clear inspiration), the first bite delivered a pleasingly soft and slightly chewy texture, along with a subtle hint of marshmallow.
—Brock Keeling, Oc Register, 30 Sep. 2025
Although the creaminess of the mac and cheese is strong on its own, the crumbly breakfast sausage adds another savory layer to the flavor profile.
—Kaycee Sloan, Cincinnati Enquirer, 18 Sep. 2025
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Carl Anka, New York Times, 19 Oct. 2025
Baking the cake unmixed creates a deliciously gooey cake that is crumbly and buttery on top.
—Melinda Salchert, Southern Living, 3 Oct. 2025
Unlike the crumbly texture of an Oreo (from which the Exploremores take clear inspiration), the first bite delivered a pleasingly soft and slightly chewy texture, along with a subtle hint of marshmallow.
—Brock Keeling, Oc Register, 30 Sep. 2025
Although the creaminess of the mac and cheese is strong on its own, the crumbly breakfast sausage adds another savory layer to the flavor profile.
—Kaycee Sloan, Cincinnati Enquirer, 18 Sep. 2025
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“Crumbly.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/crumbly. Accessed 20 Oct. 2025.
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