Cookies and Milk

Cookies and Milk is a classic pairing of baked sweet treats, typically chocolate chip or oatmeal cookies, served with a glass of cold cow's milk. Originating in the United States, it became a staple of childhood snacking and comfort food.

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🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

This combination is high in carbohydrates and fats, providing quick energy and calcium from the milk. A typical serving of two medium cookies with a cup of milk ranges from 300 to 400 calories.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	320 kcal
Protein	10 g
Carbs	42 g
Fat	12 g
Fiber	1.5 g
Sugar	28 g
Sodium	210 mg
Calcium	300 mg
Vitamin D	2.5 mcg
Potassium	400 mg
Phosphorus	220 mg
Vitamin B12	1.1 mcg
Riboflavin (B2)	0.4 mg
Iron	1.5 mg
Magnesium	35 mg

Per 1 cup (240 g) milk with 2 medium cookies (approx. 60 g total) · estimated, varies by recipe

💡 What's interesting

Culturally, it's an iconic American comfort food often associated with childhood, holidays, and 'milk and cookies' for Santa Claus. Nutritionally, the milk helps balance the sweetness of the cookies and adds protein and calcium to the snack.