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Betty Crocker Cookie Mix, Snickerdoodle 17.9 oz
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Betty Crocker Cookie Mix, Snickerdoodle 17.9 oz

Betty Crocker
17.9 oz
Available at Foodtown
90
Calories
1g
Protein
12g
Sugars
60mg
Sodium
26
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Betty Crocker Snickerdoodle Cookie Mix (17.9 oz) is the familiar boxed baking mix you’ll find on the supermarket baking aisle, shelved alongside other cake and cookie mixes, frostings, and vanilla extract. It’s often placed near seasonal baking displays at holidays and beside convenience baking staples like brownie and sugar cookie mixes. Shoppers reach for it during quick weekend baking sessions, holiday cookie swaps, last-minute entertaining, or when they want a home-baked treat without planning from-scratch. The Betty Crocker brand trades on decades of mid-century Americana — approachable, family-friendly, and marketed to home bakers who value convenience and reliable results; its primary audience spans busy parents, nostalgic adults, and anyone seeking an easy dessert solution. The label leans into wholesome home-bake imagery rather than modern “natural” or organic claims; there are no organic certifications, and the packaging emphasizes ease and family enjoyment rather than health benefits. In plain language: this is a processed, shelf-stable mix made from refined ingredients designed to simplify baking. Sensory notes: the finished cookies bake to warm, slightly crackled tops dusted with cinnamon-sugar, with tender centers and a crisp edge; you’ll get a strong sweet-cinnamon aroma from the oven. The product arrives in a printed cardboard box containing a sealed inner pouch of dry mix — the ritual is quick: combine the mix with a few common kitchen ingredients per the box directions, scoop onto a baking sheet, and bake for that fresh-from-the-oven moment. Its story is one of convenience, nostalgia, and the short-cut path to a classic cookie experience in American grocery culture.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 2.5
Servings per Container: 22
Calories90
% Daily Value*
Total Fat1g1%
Saturated Fat0.5g3%
Sodium60mg3%
Total Carbohydrate19g7%
Total Sugars12g
Added Sugars12g24%
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

Sugar,, Enriched, Flour, Bleached, (Wheat, Flour,, Niacin,, Iron,, Thiamine, Mononitrate,, Riboflavin,, Folic, Acid),, Palm, Oil,, Cream, of, Tartar,, Cinnamon,, Baking, Soda,, Salt,, Canola, Oil,, Nonfat, Milk..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • canola - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
  • palm - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
No Seed Oil

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?

This boxed cookie mix is an industrially formulated product made from refined ingredients (sugar, bleached enriched flour, palm and canola oils, additives) and is designed as a ready-to-use convenience food, consistent with NOVA group 4 (ultra-processed).

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Common Questions about Betty Crocker Cookie Mix, Snickerdoodle 17.9 oz

Ah, the million-dollar question! The Snickerdoodle mix can definitely fit into a balanced diet, especially if you're indulging in a sweet treat now and then. It has 90 calories per serving, which isn't too bad, but it does contain added sugars — 12 grams, to be precise. So, it’s more about moderation and enjoying it as part of a varied diet.

Perfect For

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weekend-brunch
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