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Entenmann's Cookies Holiday Butter
Bakery
📊 NOVA 4

Entenmann's Cookies Holiday Butter

Entenmann's
11 oz
Available at Foodtown
130
Calories
1g
Protein
6g
Sugars
95mg
Sodium
68
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Entenmann's Holiday Butter Cookies arrive in a brightly printed 11 oz cardboard box and are typically shelved in the cookie/snack aisle beside other packaged cookies, snack cakes and seasonal holiday displays or on bakery endcaps near similar family-sized treats. They serve as an easy grab for holiday cookie trays, office party platters, after-school snacks, or a sweet addition to a movie-night or casual coffee break. Brand positioning leans on family tradition and approachable nostalgia — Entenmann's markets itself as home-baked quality, aimed at busy households, parents buying for kids, and shoppers seeking a familiar, comforting treat rather than a specialty or organic product. The label often carries “fresh-baked” or “home-style” language and festive imagery; however there are no organic or clean-label certifications and the ingredient list includes artificial colors and flavors. In plain processing context, these are industrially produced, shelf-stable cookies made with refined flours, vegetable oils, and several emulsifiers and colorants. Sensory-wise they present a sweet, buttery cookie base with a tender, slightly crumbly texture and crunch from colorful sprinkles; butter notes are complemented by a light sugary surface sheen. Packaging is convenient for sharing — resealable notches are uncommon so consumers often transfer cookies to a plate or tin for serving. Rituals around this product include placing them on holiday trays, dipping in milk or coffee, or tucking into lunchboxes for a festive treat. Overall, it reads as a convenient, celebratory, family-oriented packaged cookie in American grocery culture.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 3
Servings per Container: 11
Calories130
% Daily Value*
Total Fat7g9%
Saturated Fat3g15%
Cholesterol5mg2%
Sodium95mg4%
Total Carbohydrate16g6%
Total Sugars6g
Added Sugars6g12%
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,, Wheat, Flour,, Bleached, Wheat, Flour,, Vegetable, Oil, (Soybean, And/Or, Palm),, Vegetable, Shortening, (Palm, Oil),, Water,, Cornstarch,, Butter, Oil,, Contains, 2%, Or, Less, Of, Each, Of, The, Following:, [Food, Modified-Starch, (Corn),, Invert, Sugar,, Natural, And, Artificial, Flavors,, Baking, Soda,, Salt,, Carnauba, Wax,, Mono-, And, Diglycerides,, Confectioner'S, Glaze,, Soy, Lecithin,, Egg, Whites,, Annatto, And, Turmeric, (Color),, Blue, 1,, Yellow, 5,, Vitamin, A, Palmitate,, Beta, Carotene, (Color),, Vegetable, Juice, (Color)]..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • Soybean - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
  • Soy Lecithin - Processed emulsifier
  • Blue 1 - Artificial coloring
  • Yellow 5 - Artificial coloring
No Seed OilNo EmulsifierNo 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?

This product is ultraprocessed (NOVA 4) because it is a ready-to-eat industrial formulation containing refined flours, multiple added sugars and vegetable oils, and several additives/emulsifiers, artificial colors and flavors common to highly processed foods.

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Common Questions about Entenmann's Cookies Holiday Butter

Healthy is a bit of a loaded term, isn't it? While Entenmann's Holiday Butter cookies are tasty and fun, they're more of an indulgence than a health food. With added sugars and a decent amount of fat, they’re great for a treat but should probably be enjoyed in moderation, especially if you're watching your sugar intake.

Perfect For

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movie-night
back-to-school

Vibe:

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