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Pepperidge Farm Mint Milano Cookies
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Pepperidge Farm Mint Milano Cookies

Pepperidge Farm®
7 oz
Available at Foodtown
130
Calories
1g
Protein
9g
Sugars
35mg
Sodium
1g
Fiber
64
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Pepperidge Farm Mint Milano Cookies arrive in a small, attractively printed 7 oz bag that you’ll typically find on supermarket snack or cookie aisles, often shelved beside other packaged shortbreads, premium butter cookies, seasonal tins, and limited-edition holiday confections. During the winter months they also appear in seasonal displays near gift wrap, candies, and cocoa. These cookies slot neatly into quick-grab shopping trips for entertaining, last-minute gifts, holiday cookie platters, coffee breaks, or an after-dinner treat. The Pepperidge Farm name positions the product as an upscale, familiar brand with legacy appeal—targeting adults who remember Milano cookies from childhood or shoppers seeking a slightly more refined packaged cookie for guests. Marketing leans on nostalgia, premium indulgence, and seasonal celebration rather than health claims. On the label you’ll see conventional pantry claims (enriched flour, natural flavor, peppermint oil) but no organic, non-GMO, or “all natural” certifications; the package leans into a premium/holiday aesthetic rather than children’s cartoon branding or overt health halos. In plain terms this is a highly processed, shelf-stable manufactured cookie made from refined flours, sugars, vegetable fats and flavoring agents. Sensory-wise the Milano offers a crisp, thin baked cookie encasing a smooth mint-chocolate layer—cool peppermint notes, sweet dark-chocolate richness, and a delicate snap on the bite. The ritual is simple: opened bag, fingers to cookie, paired with coffee, tea, or offered on a holiday plate; the compact bag also makes it suitable for small gifts or to tuck into a travel snack bag. The overall story is a nostalgic, seasonal indulgence built for convenience and sharing.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 0.9 oz
Servings per Container: 1
Calories130
% Daily Value*
Total Fat7g9%
Saturated Fat4g20%
Cholesterol5mg2%
Sodium35mg2%
Total Carbohydrate16g6%
Dietary Fiber1g4%
Total Sugars9g
Added Sugars9g18%
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

MADE, FROM:, ENRICHED, WHEAT, FLOUR, (FLOUR,, NIACIN,, REDUCED, IRON,, THIAMINE, MONONITRATE,, RIBOFLAVIN,, FOLIC, ACID),, SUGAR,, VEGETABLE, OILS, (PALM,, PALM, KERNEL, AND/OR, SOYBEAN, AND, HYDROGENATED, SOYBEAN),, SEMI, SWEET, CHOCOLATE, (SUGAR,, CHOCOLATE,, CHOCOLATE, PROCESSED, WITH, ALKALI,, COCOA, BUTTER,, MILKFAT,, SOY, LECITHIN,, VANILLA, EXTRACT),, EGGS,, CONTAINS, 2%, OR, LESS, OF:, CORNSTARCH,, SALT,, BAKING, SODA,, SOY, LECITHIN,, MILKFAT,, PEPPERMINT, OIL,, NATURAL, FLAVOR,, NONFAT, MILK. CONTAINS:, WHEAT,, MILK,, SOY,, EGGS..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • soybean - 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 (refined sugars, hydrogenated/processed vegetable oils, emulsifiers, chocolate processed with alkali, natural flavors) and is a shelf-stable manufactured product, consistent with NOVA group 4 (ultra-processed).

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Common Questions about Pepperidge Farm Mint Milano Cookies

Well, that depends on your definition of healthy! Each cookie has about 130 calories and includes some added sugars, so they’re definitely a treat rather than a health food. If you’re looking for a sweet pick-me-up or dessert, they can fit into a balanced diet, but moderation is key!

Perfect For

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holiday-baking
road-trip

Vibe:

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