Archway Home Style Cookies, Frosty Lemon
Whole food · Baked Products
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These are classic, crispy lemon-flavored sandwich cookies with a sweet, tangy frosting filling. The bright citrus flavor is balanced by a buttery, crumbly cookie base, offering a satisfying crunch with a creamy center. Nutritionally, they are a high-carb, high-sugar treat, providing a quick energy boost.
Calorie split: 4% protein · 60% carbs · 36% fat
↓ Full nutrition💚 Why it's loved
People love the nostalgic, comforting combination of a crisp cookie and sweet frosting, with the zesty lemon cutting through the richness. It's a versatile treat for pairing with coffee, tea, or a cold glass of milk.
⚠️ Watch-outs & how to enjoy it better
With over 33g of sugar per 100g, these cookies can cause a rapid blood-sugar spike and are not ideal for those monitoring sugar intake. To mitigate, enjoy a small portion (2-3 cookies) alongside a source of protein or healthy fat, like a handful of nuts or a cheese stick, to slow digestion.
Key benefits
- Provides a quick source of energy from carbohydrates
- Offers a convenient and portable sweet snack
- The lemon flavor can be a refreshing palate cleanser
- Familiar, comforting taste for many consumers
🍽️ Popular dishes
🌍 Where it's eaten
💡 Did you know?
Archway Cookies was founded in 1936 in Michigan, and the 'Frosty Lemon' variety is one of their long-standing, iconic flavors that has remained popular for decades.
Full nutrition (USDA data · scales with serving)
| Water | 12.0 g |
| Energy | 430 kcal |
| Energy | 1799 kj |
| Protein | 4.4 g |
| Total lipid (fat) | 17.1 g |
| Ash | 1.7 g |
| Carbohydrate, by difference | 64.8 g |
| Fiber, total dietary | 0.70 g |
| Total Sugars | 33.4 g |
| Calcium, Ca | 41.0 mg |
| Iron, Fe | 1.6 mg |
| Potassium, K | 92.0 mg |
| Sodium, Na | 449 mg |
| Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid | 0.00 mg |
| Thiamin | 0.24 mg |
| Riboflavin | 0.20 mg |
| Niacin | 1.9 mg |
| Folate, total | 59.0 ug |
| Folate, food | 59.0 ug |
| Vitamin A, RAE | 0.00 ug |
| Vitamin A, IU | 0.00 iu |
Fat & fatty acid profile (per 100g)
| Fatty acids, total saturated | 5.8 g |
| Fatty acids, total monounsaturated | 5.8 g |
| Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated | 0.92 g |
| Cholesterol | 0.00 mg |
FAQ
Are these cookies suitable for a vegan diet?
Typically, no. Traditional Archway Frosty Lemon cookies contain ingredients like butter, eggs, and milk derivatives in both the cookie and frosting, making them unsuitable for vegans.
How should I store them to keep them fresh?
Store them in an airtight container at room temperature. This helps maintain the crisp texture of the cookie and prevents the frosting from drying out or absorbing odors.
Can I freeze these cookies?
Yes, they freeze well. Place them in a single layer on a baking sheet to flash-freeze, then transfer to a freezer-safe bag or container. They can be thawed at room temperature for about 30 minutes.
Nutrient density (calculated · NRF9.3)
Nutrient Rich Foods index: beneficial nutrients (protein, fiber, vitamins, minerals) minus saturated fat, added sugar & sodium, per 100 kcal.
NRF9.3 index — Fulgoni, Keast & Drewnowski, 2009. Computed from USDA nutrients.
Weight-loss friendliness (composite index)
Energy density 4.30 kcal/g · 4% calories from protein · 0.7 g fiber · 33.4 g sugar per 100 g.
Composite of energy density (Rolls et al., 1999), protein & fiber satiety, minus sugar. A calculated heuristic — ranks satiety-per-calorie, not a clinical measure.
Dietary load (calculated from USDA values)
Sodium-to-potassium ratio: 4.88 (lower is better — aim for ≤ 1)
Sodium:potassium per WHO potassium guidance. Computed from USDA nutrients.