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Archway Classic Soft Frosty Lemon Cookies Homestyle
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Archway Classic Soft Frosty Lemon Cookies Homestyle

Archway®
9.25 oz
Available at Foodtown
110
Calories
1g
Protein
10g
Sugars
90mg
Sodium
64
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Archway Classic Soft Frosty Lemon Cookies Homestyle (9.25 oz) is a familiar, shelf-stable cookie found in the grocery store cookie and snack aisle, often displayed alongside other packaged cookies, tea biscuits and seasonal endcap promotions. It reads like a nostalgic pantry staple: a soft, petite lemon cookie with a sweet yellow frosting that delivers a quick, citrus-tinged treat. Shoppers encounter it near other comfort snacks, boxed tea and coffee accessories or on impulse racks near the checkout. Occasions for purchase include casual at-home tea or coffee breaks, kid lunchboxes and grab-and-go snacks for road trips or movie nights. Archway positions itself on “homestyle” and nostalgia — a legacy brand dating back decades — appealing to families and older buyers seeking familiar, affordable indulgence rather than premium or health-focused credentials. Label characteristics lean into cozy language (“homestyle”) and sensory claims (lemon, frosty), while also listing “natural flavoring” and colorants; there is no organic certification or whole-grain claim and the ingredient list shows common shelf-stable additives and preservatives. In plain terms, this is a highly processed, factory-made cookie crafted from refined flour, added sugars, emulsifiers and stabilizers. Sensory details: soft, slightly cakey cookie body with a smooth, sugary lemon frosting that is sweet and bright; the texture is tender rather than crunchy. Packaging is a sealed retail pack designed for pantry storage, and ritual uses often involve pairing with tea, sharing on a casual platter or slipping one into a child’s snack bag for school or outings.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1.0
Servings per Container: 10
Calories110
% Daily Value*
Total Fat3.5g4%
Saturated Fat2g10%
Sodium90mg4%
Total Carbohydrate17g6%
Total Sugars10g
Added Sugars9g18%
Protein1g
* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Ingredients

INGREDIENTS:, ENRICHED, BLEACHED, WHEAT, FLOUR, (WHEAT, FLOUR,, NIACIN,, REDUCED, IRON,, THIAMINE, MONONITRATE,, RIBOFLAVIN,, FOLIC, ACID),, SUGAR,, VEGETABLE, OILS, (PALM,, PALM, KERNEL, AND/OR, SOYBEAN, AND, HYDROGENATED, SOYBEAN),, HIGH, FRUCTOSE, CORN, SYRUP,, NONFAT, MILK,, GLYCERIN,, BAKING, POWDER,, MODIFIED, CORNSTARCH,, EGG, WHITES,, SALT,, LEMON, OIL,, SOY, LECITHIN,, ANNATTO, EXTRACT, (FOR, COLOR),, MILK,, NATURAL, FLAVORING,, POTASSIUM, SORBATE, TO, EXTEND, FRESHNESS,, FD&C, YELLOW, 5., CONTAINS:, WHEAT,, EGGS,, SOY,, MILK..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • PALM - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
  • PALM KERNEL - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
  • SOYBEAN - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
  • HYDROGENATED SOYBEAN - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
  • SOY LECITHIN - Processed emulsifier
  • POTASSIUM SORBATE - Synthetic preservative
  • FD&C YELLOW 5 - Artificial coloring
No Seed OilNo EmulsifierNo PreservativeNo Additive

Dietary Labels

This product is not vegan, is not gluten-free, and is not organic.

Ultra-Processing Assessment

NOVA Score:4 / 4

Ultra-Processed

Why this score?

Contains multiple industrial ingredients and additives (high-fructose corn syrup, hydrogenated/palm oils, modified cornstarch, emulsifiers, preservative, artificial color and 'natural flavoring'), indicating it is an ultraprocessed product formulated for shelf stability and uniform sensory properties.

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Common Questions about Archway Classic Soft Frosty Lemon Cookies Homestyle

The Frosty Lemon Cookie is a delightful treat, but calling it 'healthy' depends on your perspective. At 110 calories per cookie, it's a sweet indulgence rather than a health food. If you're looking for a snack that satisfies your sweet tooth without too many calories, it might fit the bill, just remember to enjoy it in moderation!

Perfect For

movie-night
back-to-school
road-trip

Vibe:

nostalgicindulgentcomfortingconvenient
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