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a crumbly shortbread cookie
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Molasses and shortbread come together to create this tangy, crumbly pie that has a flavor unlike any other.
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Patricia S York, Southern Living, 19 Apr. 2026
Even an extra 30 seconds can result in rubbery whites and dry, crumbly yolks, while not cooking them long enough yields inedible results.
—Victoria Spencer, Martha Stewart, 31 Mar. 2026
Using a wooden spoon, stir until a crumbly dough is formed.
—Caron Golden, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Mar. 2026
In America, scones are usually triangular, err on the crumbly and dense side, are loaded with mix-ins, and may be savory or sweet.
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Feb. 2026
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Patricia S York, Southern Living, 19 Apr. 2026
Even an extra 30 seconds can result in rubbery whites and dry, crumbly yolks, while not cooking them long enough yields inedible results.
—Victoria Spencer, Martha Stewart, 31 Mar. 2026
Using a wooden spoon, stir until a crumbly dough is formed.
—Caron Golden, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Mar. 2026
In America, scones are usually triangular, err on the crumbly and dense side, are loaded with mix-ins, and may be savory or sweet.
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Feb. 2026
See All Example Sentences for crumbly
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“Crumbly.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/crumbly. Accessed 28 Apr. 2026.
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