Hydrox cookie

The Hydrox cookie is a classic American sandwich cookie consisting of two dark, chocolate-flavored wafers with a sweet, white creme filling. It was created by the Sunshine Biscuits company in 1908 and is often considered the original sandwich cookie that inspired the more famous Oreo.

🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

As a sweet baked good, the Hydrox cookie is high in carbohydrates and fat, primarily from sugar and vegetable oils. A typical serving of two cookies provides around 150-170 calories, with minimal protein or essential nutrients.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	150 kcal
Protein	1.5 g
Carbs	22 g
Fat	6 g
Fiber	0.5 g
Sugar	10 g
Sodium	120 mg
Iron	1.2 mg
Calcium	10 mg
Potassium	40 mg
Thiamin (B1)	0.1 mg
Niacin (B3)	1.0 mg
Folate	20 mcg
Phosphorus	20 mg
Magnesium	5 mg

Per 2 cookies (30 g) · estimated, varies by recipe

💡 What's interesting

Culturally, the Hydrox cookie is famous for its name, which was derived from the elements Hydrogen and Oxygen to suggest purity, but unfortunately became associated with a chemical compound. It holds a unique place in food history as the original 'Oreo-like' cookie, creating a long-standing brand rivalry.