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These crispy vanilla cookies are topped with a fluffy dark chocolate mousse, covered in a layer of rich, Belgian dark chocolate, and finished with a sprinkle of crunchy, roasted cocoa nibs.—Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 21 Jan. 2026 Today’s crunchy universe has its own lexicon, myriad complicated theories and counter-theories, and a legion of skeptics and soothsayers, many with scientific or pseudoscientific backgrounds.—Will Carless, USA Today, 20 Jan. 2026 The caramel-blondie mix gets topped with crunchy coconut and drizzled with chocolate icing.—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 20 Jan. 2026 Dela Cruz notes in the recipe that either fresh or dry bread crumbs work A-OK for the filling and the crunchy coating.—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for crunchy