Archway Home Style Cookies, Iced Oatmeal
Whole food · Baked Products
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Archway Iced Oatmeal Cookies are a nostalgic, crunchy-sweet treat with a distinctive crinkled, sugar-glazed surface that gives way to a chewy, oat-flecked center. Each bite delivers a warm, cinnamon-kissed oat flavor balanced by a simple, sugary icing. Nutritionally, they are a high-energy, carbohydrate-dense snack with a significant sugar content.
Calorie split: 4% protein · 61% carbs · 34% fat
↓ Full nutrition💚 Why it's loved
People love them for their perfect textural contrast—the crisp, crackly icing against the soft, chewy cookie—and the comforting, homestyle oatmeal flavor that evokes a sense of nostalgia. They are a versatile treat, enjoyed with coffee, as a lunchbox addition, or crumbled over ice cream.
⚠️ Watch-outs & how to enjoy it better
The high sugar (37.2g per 100g) and refined carbohydrate content can lead to rapid blood sugar spikes and subsequent energy crashes. They are also a common source of gluten (wheat) and may contain soy lecithin, posing risks for those with allergies. To counteract this, pair a single cookie with a source of protein (like Greek yogurt or a handful of nuts) or healthy fat (like peanut butter) to slow sugar absorption, and practice strict portion control.
Key benefits
- Quick source of energy from carbohydrates
- Provides a small amount of dietary fiber from oats
- Offers a comforting, familiar taste profile
- Convenient, shelf-stable snack option
- Contains some iron and B vitamins from the enriched flour
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💡 Did you know?
The distinctive crackled, iced surface is achieved by rolling the oatmeal cookie dough balls in granulated sugar before baking, which creates a sweet crust that splits as the cookie spreads and sets.
Full nutrition (USDA data · scales with serving)
| Water | 10.0 g |
| Energy | 435 kcal |
| Energy | 1822 kj |
| Protein | 4.9 g |
| Total lipid (fat) | 16.5 g |
| Ash | 1.8 g |
| Carbohydrate, by difference | 66.8 g |
| Fiber, total dietary | 2.0 g |
| Total Sugars | 37.2 g |
| Calcium, Ca | 32.0 mg |
| Iron, Fe | 2.2 mg |
| Potassium, K | 185 mg |
| Sodium, Na | 377 mg |
| Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid | 0.00 mg |
| Thiamin | 0.27 mg |
| Riboflavin | 0.15 mg |
| Niacin | 1.6 mg |
| Folate, total | 50.0 ug |
| Folate, food | 50.0 ug |
| Vitamin A, IU | 15.0 iu |
Fat & fatty acid profile (per 100g)
| Fatty acids, total saturated | 4.6 g |
| Fatty acids, total monounsaturated | 5.6 g |
| Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated | 2.7 g |
| Fatty acids, total trans | 3.6 g |
| Cholesterol | 8.0 mg |
FAQ
Are Archway Iced Oatmeal Cookies considered a healthy snack?
No, they are a treat food. While they contain oats, their primary nutritional profile is high in sugar, refined carbohydrates, and calories, with minimal protein or fiber. They should be enjoyed occasionally and in moderation.
What gives these cookies their unique texture?
The texture comes from a combination of rolled oats in the dough and the sugar-rolling technique before baking. The oats provide chew, while the exterior sugar coating creates the signature crisp, crackly icing.
Do these cookies contain any whole grains?
The ingredient list typically starts with enriched bleached flour (a refined grain) and includes rolled oats. While oats are a whole grain, the primary flour is refined, so they are not considered a whole-grain product.
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 4.35 kcal/g · 4% calories from protein · 2.0 g fiber · 37.2 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: 2.04 (lower is better — aim for ≤ 1)
Sodium:potassium per WHO potassium guidance. Computed from USDA nutrients.