Cookies and biscuits

Cookies and biscuits are small, baked, flour-based treats enjoyed globally, with 'cookie' being the American term for what many other English-speaking countries call a 'biscuit.' They are typically made from a simple dough of flour, sugar, butter or oil, and eggs, often flavored with chocolate, vanilla, spices, or dried fruits. While their origins trace back to 7th-century Persia, they have become a universal snack with countless regional variations.

🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

These baked goods are primarily a source of carbohydrates and fats, with a modest amount of protein. A standard serving provides a quick energy boost but is often high in added sugars and saturated fats, with a typical two-cookie serving containing around 150-200 calories.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	180 kcal
Protein	2 g
Carbs	26 g
Fat	8 g
Fiber	1 g
Sugar	14 g
Sodium	120 mg
Iron	1.2 mg
Thiamin (B1)	0.1 mg
Niacin (B3)	1.5 mg
Folate	30 mcg
Calcium	20 mg
Magnesium	10 mg
Phosphorus	40 mg
Selenium	4 mcg

Per 2 medium cookies (approx. 60 g) · estimated, varies by recipe

💡 What's interesting

Culturally, the cookie/biscuit is a global comfort food, from the crisp British digestive to the soft American chocolate chip. Nutritionally, they are a classic example of an 'energy-dense' food, providing a lot of calories in a small, palatable package.