Archway Home Style Cookies, Iced Molasses
Whole food · Baked Products
Archway Home Style Cookies, Iced Molasses are a classic, soft-baked cookie with a deep, spiced molasses flavor and a sweet, slightly crunchy icing. Their texture is typically chewy with a tender crumb, offering a nostalgic, comforting treat. Nutritionally, they are a high-carbohydrate, high-sugar snack, providing a quick source of energy.
Calorie split: 3% protein · 66% carbs · 31% fat
↓ Full nutrition💚 Why it's loved
People love these cookies for their rich, warm spice profile—ginger, cinnamon, and molasses—that evokes a cozy, homemade feel. They are a versatile treat, perfect with coffee, as a dessert, or as a seasonal gift.
⚠️ Watch-outs & how to enjoy it better
The high sugar content (38.43g per 100g) can lead to rapid blood-sugar spikes, making them a poor choice for those managing diabetes or insulin resistance. To mitigate this, pair the cookie with a source of protein or fat (like a handful of nuts or a glass of milk) to slow sugar absorption, and practice strict portion control. They also contain wheat and may be produced in facilities with other common allergens like soy, peanuts, or tree nuts.
Key benefits
- Provides a quick energy boost from carbohydrates.
- Offers a comforting, nostalgic flavor experience.
- Convenient, pre-portioned snack format.
- Contains small amounts of iron from molasses.
- A familiar treat for holiday and seasonal occasions.
🍽️ Popular dishes
🌍 Where it's eaten
💡 Did you know?
Molasses, the key flavoring, is a byproduct of sugar refining; its use in cookies became widespread in the 19th century as it was an affordable sweetener for American households.
Full nutrition (USDA data · scales with serving)
| Water | 10.3 g |
| Energy | 420 kcal |
| Energy | 1759 kj |
| Protein | 3.5 g |
| Total lipid (fat) | 14.4 g |
| Ash | 2.6 g |
| Carbohydrate, by difference | 69.1 g |
| Fiber, total dietary | 1.0 g |
| Total Sugars | 38.4 g |
| Calcium, Ca | 24.0 mg |
| Iron, Fe | 4.1 mg |
| Potassium, K | 125 mg |
| Sodium, Na | 605 mg |
| Thiamin | 0.26 mg |
| Riboflavin | 0.19 mg |
| Niacin | 2.4 mg |
| Folate, total | 61.0 ug |
| Folate, food | 61.0 ug |
| Vitamin A, RAE | 0.00 ug |
| Vitamin A, IU | 11.0 iu |
Fat & fatty acid profile (per 100g)
| Fatty acids, total saturated | 4.2 g |
| Fatty acids, total monounsaturated | 4.8 g |
| Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated | 2.4 g |
| Fatty acids, total trans | 3.1 g |
| Cholesterol | 12.0 mg |
FAQ
Are Archway Iced Molasses Cookies gluten-free?
No, they are typically made with wheat flour and are not gluten-free. Individuals with celiac disease or gluten sensitivity should avoid them.
What gives molasses cookies their distinctive dark color and flavor?
The dark color and rich, bittersweet flavor come from molasses, a thick syrup produced during the sugar cane or beet sugar refining process.
How should I store these cookies to maintain freshness?
Store them in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week. For longer storage, they can be frozen for several months.
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 4.20 kcal/g · 3% calories from protein · 1.0 g fiber · 38.4 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: 4.84 (lower is better — aim for ≤ 1)
Sodium:potassium per WHO potassium guidance. Computed from USDA nutrients.