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Archway Homestyle Cookies Pfeffernusse Unapologetically Delicious
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Archway Homestyle Cookies Pfeffernusse Unapologetically Delicious

Archway®
6 oz
Available at Foodtown
100
Calories
1g
Protein
15g
Sugars
100mg
Sodium
44
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Archway Homestyle Cookies Pfeffernusse Unapologetically Delicious is a small, seasonal package of soft, round spice cookies traditionally associated with holiday cookie trays. Store placement: you are most likely to find this 6 oz package in the cookie and snack aisle, often near other packaged holiday or seasonal cookies, and sometimes on endcap seasonal displays alongside other festive sweets and confections. Occasions: shoppers pick this up for holiday baking lists, cookie exchanges, office treat bowls, and casual after-dinner dessert moments. Brand positioning: Archway leans into a nostalgic, home-style persona — messaging emphasizes tradition, comfort, and decades of cookie-making (since 1936), targeting families and older shoppers who value familiar brands and the feel of homemade treats. Label characteristics: the packaging uses hometown and homestyle language that creates a comfort-food halo, but there are no organic or natural certifications; the product relies on nostalgic branding rather than health claims. Processing context: the cookie is a commercially produced bakery cookie with multiple refined ingredients and added sweeteners, produced for shelf stability and consistent texture. Sensory details: the cookie is soft and slightly chewy with warm molasses and spice notes of cinnamon and cloves, a dusting of confectioners sugar that leaves a light powder on fingertips, and a compact plastic or film wrapper holding a small stack or single layer of cookies. Ritual context: people pull these out at holiday gatherings, drop them on a cookie plate, dunk into coffee or tea, or pack a couple in a lunchbox for a sweet mid-day treat. Nutrition cues: small serving size but sugar-forward (about 15 g sugars and 100 calories per serving), making it an indulgent snack rather than a healthful choice.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 2
Servings per Container: 6
Calories100
% Daily Value*
Total Fat0.5g1%
Saturated Fat0g0%
Sodium100mg4%
Total Carbohydrate22g8%
Total Sugars15g
Added Sugars13g26%
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:, SUGAR,, ENRICHED, BLEACHED, WHEAT, FLOUR, (WHEAT, FLOUR,, NIACIN,, REDUCED, IRON,, THIAMINE, MONONITRATE,, RIBOFLAVIN,, FOLIC, ACID),, HIGH, FRUCTOSE, CORN, SYRUP,, CORN, SYRUP,, RAISINS,, VEGETABLE, OILS, (CANOLA,, PALM),, BAKING, SODA,, MOLASSES,, SPICES, (CINNAMON,, CLOVES),, MODIFIED, SOY, PROTEIN,, SALT,, ANISE, OIL,, SOY, LECITHIN., CONTAINS:, WHEAT,, SOY..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • canola - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
  • palm - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
  • soy lecithin - Processed emulsifier
No Seed OilNo Emulsifier

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, corn syrup, modified soy protein, refined/enriched flour, vegetable oils, emulsifiers) and is formulated for shelf stability and convenience, consistent with ultraprocessed foods.

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Common Questions about Archway Homestyle Cookies Pfeffernusse Unapologetically Delicious

The Pfeffernusse cookie can be a delightful treat, but calling it 'healthy' might be a stretch. With 100 calories and 15 grams of sugar per serving, it’s definitely more of a sweet indulgence than a health food. Think of it as a fun snack to enjoy in moderation rather than a nutritional powerhouse.

Perfect For

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Vibe:

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