as in brittle
having a texture that readily breaks into little pieces under pressure
a crumbly shortbread cookie
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Recent Examples of crumbly
And in baked products like Millionaire’s Shortbread, the cornstarch lends that characteristic crumbly tenderness to the cookie’s texture.
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Molly Baz, Bon Appetit Magazine, 16 June 2025
Using 2 forks or a pastry blender, cut in cold butter until mixture is crumbly.
—Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 5 May 2025
Total Time: 3 hrs 45 mins Servings: 20 Yield:
40 Cookies
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Carrot cake gets a crumbly, buttery makeover in this clever twist on two classics: spiced shortbread and everyone’s favorite springtime dessert.
—Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 Apr. 2025
Using a pastry blender or two forks, cut in butter until mixture is crumbly.
—Josh Miller, Southern Living, 15 May 2025
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Molly Baz, Bon Appetit Magazine, 16 June 2025
Using 2 forks or a pastry blender, cut in cold butter until mixture is crumbly.
—Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 5 May 2025
Total Time: 3 hrs 45 mins Servings: 20 Yield:
40 Cookies
Jump to Nutrition Facts
Carrot cake gets a crumbly, buttery makeover in this clever twist on two classics: spiced shortbread and everyone’s favorite springtime dessert.
—Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 Apr. 2025
Using a pastry blender or two forks, cut in butter until mixture is crumbly.
—Josh Miller, Southern Living, 15 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for crumbly
Adjective
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In the summertime, higher temperatures and exposure to the elements can leave hair dry, brittle, and prone to breakage.—
Bianca Salonga,
Forbes.com,
6 Aug. 2025
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Adding to Taiwan’s energy insecurity is the fact that its power grid, while cost-effective, is also brittle.—
Jim Ellis,
Foreign Affairs,
30 July 2025
Adjective
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Offering 10×42 magnification with multi-coated lenses, these Smithsonian binoculars deliver crisp views of distant bird activity.—
Jené Luciani Sena
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FOXNews.com,
6 Aug. 2025
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The forecast also calls for more bottoms made with shirting weight fabrics like crisp cotton poplin and plain weaves.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
6 Aug. 2025
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