Cookie dough

Cookie dough is a sweet, unbaked mixture typically made from flour, butter, sugar, eggs, and flavorings like vanilla or chocolate chips. It originated in the United States as a component of homemade cookies and has become a popular standalone treat, often sold in bakeries or as edible, egg-free versions.

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🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

This is a high-calorie, energy-dense food, being very high in carbohydrates (from sugar) and fat (from butter), with a moderate amount of protein. A typical 1/4 cup serving can range from 200 to 300 calories, offering little in terms of essential vitamins or minerals.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	900 kcal
Protein	10 g
Carbs	100 g
Fat	50 g
Fiber	2 g
Sugar	70 g
Sodium	300 mg
Calcium	60 mg
Iron	3 mg
Vitamin A	200 IU
Vitamin D	10 IU
Vitamin E	2 mg
Vitamin B6	0.2 mg
Magnesium	40 mg
Phosphorus	100 mg

Per 1 cup (200 g) · estimated, varies by recipe

💡 What's interesting

Culturally, cookie dough represents a playful indulgence and nostalgia, famously enjoyed as a 'forbidden' snack before baking. Nutritionally, its unique appeal lies in its raw, rich texture, though traditional recipes carry a risk from raw flour and eggs, leading to the development of specialized, safe-to-eat versions.