Ingredient in baked goods for older children

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This refers to a classic, hearty oatmeal cookie, a beloved baked treat often enjoyed by older children and adults alike. It is typically made from rolled oats, flour, butter, brown sugar, and often includes mix-ins like raisins or chocolate chips. While its origins are American, similar oat-based biscuits and cookies are found across Europe and North America.

🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

Oatmeal cookies are a high-carbohydrate and moderate-fat food, providing quick energy from sugars and sustained energy from the oats. They offer a good source of dietary fiber and key minerals like manganese and phosphorus, with a typical homemade cookie containing roughly 120-150 calories.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	130 kcal
Protein	2 g
Carbs	20 g
Fat	5 g
Fiber	1.5 g
Sugar	10 g
Sodium	85 mg
Manganese	0.5 mg
Phosphorus	45 mg
Magnesium	15 mg
Iron	0.8 mg
Zinc	0.5 mg
Copper	0.05 mg
Thiamin (B1)	0.03 mg
Selenium	3 mcg

Per 1 cookie (approx. 30 g) · estimated, varies by recipe

💡 What's interesting

The star ingredient, rolled oats, makes these cookies nutritionally interesting by adding soluble fiber (beta-glucan), which can help support healthy cholesterol levels. Culturally, they represent a comforting, homestyle snack that has evolved from a simple health food into a popular, customizable dessert.