Archway Home Style Cookies, Peanut Butter
Whole food · Baked Products
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Archway Home Style Cookies, Peanut Butter are a classic, thick, and chewy cookie with a rich, nutty flavor and a slightly crisp edge. Each bite delivers a satisfying, buttery peanut butter taste with a soft, dense texture. Nutritionally, they are a high-energy treat, primarily composed of carbohydrates and fats.
Calorie split: 7% protein · 48% carbs · 45% fat
↓ Full nutrition💚 Why it's loved
People love these cookies for their authentic, nostalgic peanut butter flavor and satisfyingly chewy texture, which evokes a sense of home-style baking. They are a versatile treat, perfect with a glass of milk, crumbled over ice cream, or enjoyed as a standalone snack.
⚠️ Watch-outs & how to enjoy it better
The high sugar and refined carbohydrate content can lead to blood sugar spikes, and they are a common allergen due to peanuts. To mitigate this, pair a single cookie with a source of protein or healthy fat (like Greek yogurt or a handful of nuts) to slow sugar absorption, and practice strict portion control.
Key benefits
- Provides quick energy from carbohydrates
- Contains some plant-based protein from peanuts
- Offers a convenient, pre-portioned snack
- A source of dietary fats for satiety
- A familiar comfort food for emotional well-being
🍽️ Popular dishes
🌍 Where it's eaten
💡 Did you know?
Archway Cookies was founded in 1936 in Detroit, Michigan, and was named after the iconic Archway brand of ovens used in its early bakeries.
Full nutrition (USDA data · scales with serving)
| Water | 6.3 g |
| Energy | 480 kcal |
| Energy | 2008 kj |
| Protein | 9.0 g |
| Total lipid (fat) | 24.3 g |
| Ash | 1.9 g |
| Carbohydrate, by difference | 58.5 g |
| Fiber, total dietary | 2.8 g |
| Total Sugars | 32.5 g |
| Calcium, Ca | 35.0 mg |
| Iron, Fe | 2.7 mg |
| Potassium, K | 209 mg |
| Sodium, Na | 404 mg |
| Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid | 0.00 mg |
| Thiamin | 0.24 mg |
| Riboflavin | 0.20 mg |
| Niacin | 4.4 mg |
| Vitamin A, IU | 61.0 iu |
Fat & fatty acid profile (per 100g)
| Fatty acids, total saturated | 5.4 g |
| Fatty acids, total monounsaturated | 10.2 g |
| Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated | 4.2 g |
| Cholesterol | 37.0 mg |
FAQ
Are these cookies gluten-free?
No, Archway Home Style Peanut Butter Cookies are typically made with wheat flour and are not gluten-free.
How should I store them to keep them fresh?
Store them in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week, or freeze them for longer-term freshness.
Can I use them in a recipe that calls for generic peanut butter cookies?
Yes, they can be used as a substitute in most recipes, though their specific size and texture may slightly alter the final result.
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 4.80 kcal/g · 8% calories from protein · 2.8 g fiber · 32.5 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: 1.93 (lower is better — aim for ≤ 1)
Sodium:potassium per WHO potassium guidance. Computed from USDA nutrients.