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Betty Crocker Sugar Cookie Mix
Cooking & Baking
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Betty Crocker Sugar Cookie Mix

Betty Crocker
17.50 oz
Available at Foodtown
90
Calories
1g
Protein
11g
Sugars
65mg
Sodium
24
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Betty Crocker Sugar Cookie Mix is a familiar sight in the supermarket baking aisle, shelved alongside cake mixes, frosting tubs, and other ready-to-bake mixes. Packaged in a brightly colored cardboard box with the classic Betty Crocker red-spoon logo, it reads as a pantry staple for households that want quick, predictable cookies without measuring flour and sugar from scratch. Shoppers often grab it for family baking nights, holiday cookie exchanges, or last-minute dessert needs; it lives in carts with sprinkles, holiday cutters, and tubs of frosting. Brand positioning leans into American home-baking nostalgia and convenience: Betty Crocker marketing evokes family traditions, kid-friendly activities, and the idea of an easy, shareable treat rather than gourmet or health-focused claims. The label doesn’t carry organic certification or prominent “all-natural” badges; instead you’ll see simple ingredient listings and classic branding cues that appeal to parents and busy bakers. In plain terms the product is a processed baking mix that combines refined and enriched flour, sugar, palm oil, and chemical leaveners into a shelf-stable convenience item. Sensory expectations are straightforward—when prepared according to the box, cookies typically have sweet, buttery notes, crisp edges and a tender center, with the comfortingly sweet aroma of baked sugar that draws kids to the kitchen. Packaging is a lightweight box with printed directions and nutritional facts; ritual use often includes kids stirring the bowl, cutting shapes, and decorating for parties or holidays. Overall it’s a convenient, nostalgic shortcut that trades from-scratch ingredients for speed and consistency in home baking.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 2.5
Servings per Container: 22
Calories90
% Daily Value*
Total Fat1g1%
Saturated Fat0.5g3%
Sodium65mg3%
Total Carbohydrate19g7%
Total Sugars11g
Added Sugars11g22%
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,, Thiamin, Mononitrate,, Riboflavin,, Folic, Acid),, Palm, Oil,, Leavening, (Baking, Soda,, Sodium, Aluminum, Phosphate),, Salt,, Nonfat, Milk..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • palm oil - 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 mix is an ultraprocessed product due to its industrially formulated ingredients (refined/enriched flour, added sugars, palm oil) and chemical leavening agents uncommon in home cooking, which align with NOVA group 4 criteria.

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Common Questions about Betty Crocker Sugar Cookie Mix

The Betty Crocker Sugar Cookie Mix can definitely fit into a balanced diet, but calling it 'healthy' is a bit subjective. It's a treat, so it's higher in sugar (11g per serving) and lower in fiber and protein. If you're enjoying it as an occasional indulgence, that’s perfectly fine!

Perfect For

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