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Biscoff Cookies 8.8 oz
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Biscoff Cookies 8.8 oz

Biscoff
8.80 oz
Available at Foodtown
150
Calories
2g
Protein
12g
Sugars
115mg
Sodium
28
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Biscoff Cookies 8.8 oz is the compact grocery-bag staple of speculoos-style spiced cookies sold in a brightly branded, resealable-ish plastic pack. You’ll typically find it on the cookie and biscuit aisle near other packaged cookies, tea biscuits, and international imports—often shelved close to ginger snaps, shortbread, and coffee accoutrements. Shoppers toss a pack into carts for quick snacks, office break rooms, or to add a crunchy companion to coffee breaks and dessert plates. It lands on lists for back-to-school lunchboxes, road trips, or impromptu hosting when a plate of uniform, lightly spiced cookies feels appropriate. The Biscoff brand leans into European-inspired craftsmanship with a mass-market convenience bent: it trades artisanal claims for wide accessibility, aiming at adults and families who enjoy a slightly exotic spice note without paying boutique premiums. Labeling emphasizes simple-sounding ingredients and a distinctive recipe rather than organic or ‘‘all natural’’ certifications; kids aren’t explicitly targeted with cartoons, but the small crisp cookies are kid-approved for packing. In plain terms it is a commercially made cookie that has undergone industrial mixing and baking processes common to packaged sweets. Sensory notes: thin, crisp texture with a toasted, caramelized sugar backbone and a whisper of cinnamon; the aroma is warm and slightly biscuity. Packaging is a lightweight plastic pouch or sleeve inside a box, designed for shelf visibility and pantry convenience. Ritual use is typically casual—dunking in coffee or milk, sharing on a coffee tray, or stashing in a bag for a quick, familiar sweet hit between meals.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 4
Servings per Container: 8
Calories150
% Daily Value*
Total Fat6g8%
Saturated Fat2.5g13%
Sodium115mg5%
Total Carbohydrate23g8%
Total Sugars12g
Added Sugars11g22%
Protein2g
* 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

Wheat, Flour,, Sugar,, Vegetable, Oils, (Contains, One, or, More, of, Soybean, Oil,, Sunflower, Oil,, Canola, Oil,, Palm, Oil),, Brown, Sugar, Syrup,, Sodium, Bicarbonate, (Leavening),, Soy, Flour,, Salt,, Cinnamon..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • soybean oil - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
  • sunflower oil - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
  • canola oil - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
  • palm oil - 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?

Made from refined flours, added sugars, vegetable oil blends and industrial syrups and produced as a shelf-stable, mass-manufactured cookie, it fits the ultraprocessed category due to multiple industrial ingredients and processing steps.

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Common Questions about Biscoff Cookies 8.8 oz

Well, 'healthy' can be a bit of a moving target, right? Biscoff cookies are definitely a treat, with 150 calories and 12 grams of sugar per serving. If you're looking for a quick snack or a sweet indulgence, they fit the bill, but they’re not exactly a health food. Think of them as a delightful addition to your dessert rotation rather than a mainstay.

Perfect For

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road-trip
back-to-school

Vibe:

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