Know what’s on your plate
Butter or sugar cookie
Calories & nutrition facts
with chocolate icing or filling
Nutrition facts
Per 100 g% DV- Calories 503 kcal —
- Protein 4.1 g 8%
- Carbohydrate 67 g 24%
- Fat 24 g 30%
- Saturated fat 15 g 74%
- Fibre 1.9 g 7%
- Sugars 34 g —
- Sodium 301 mg 13%
- Cholesterol 1 mg 0%
Vitamins & minerals
Per 100 g% DVVitamins
- Vitamin A 0 µg 0%
- Vitamin C 0 mg 0%
- Vitamin D 0 µg 0%
- Vitamin E 1.8 mg 12%
- Vitamin K 6.6 µg 6%
- Thiamin (B1) 0.34 mg 28%
- Riboflavin (B2) 0.19 mg 15%
- Niacin (B3) 2.1 mg 13%
- Vitamin B6 0.03 mg 2%
- Folate (B9) 71 µg 18%
- Vitamin B12 0.03 µg 1%
- Choline 6.7 mg 1%
Minerals
- Calcium 19 mg 1%
- Iron 2.4 mg 14%
- Magnesium 13 mg 3%
- Phosphorus 74 mg 6%
- Potassium 234 mg 5%
- Zinc 0.2 mg 2%
- Copper 0.37 mg 41%
- Selenium 9 µg 16%
Calories by portion
| Portion | Weight | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100 g | 100 g | 503 | 4.1 g | 67 g | 24 g |
| 1 × cookies | 31 g | 156 | 1.3 g | 21 g | 7.3 g |
| 2 × cookies | 62 g | 312 | 2.5 g | 42 g | 15 g |
| ½ × cookies | 15.5 g | 78 | 0.6 g | 10 g | 3.6 g |
| 3 × cookies | 93 g | 468 | 3.8 g | 62 g | 22 g |
| 4 × cookies | 124 g | 624 | 5.1 g | 83 g | 29 g |
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- Butter and chocolate shortbread biscuitwith butter and chocolate499 kcal / 100 g
- Peanut butter cookiefilling, chocolate-coated562 kcal / 100 g
- Peanut butter filling chocolate coated cookie562 kcal / 100 g
- Butter biscuitcookie450 kcal / 100 g
- Vanilla sugar cookiechocolate drizzle, commercial495 kcal / 100 g
- Sugar cookierefrigerated dough, baked489 kcal / 100 g
- Nougat-filled shortbread biscuitswith nougat filling458 kcal / 100 g
- Vanilla or chocolate wafer cookieflavoured filling, with or without chocolate coating, commercial506 kcal / 100 g
Questions about Butter or sugar cookie
How many butter or sugar cookies is a typical serving?
A typical portion is about 31 g: roughly two medium-sized cookies, though the count depends on their size. Pair them with tea, coffee or a piece of fruit rather than eating straight from the packet.
How do you keep butter or sugar cookies crisp?
Let freshly baked cookies cool completely on a rack before storing them; trapped steam softens them. Keep them in an airtight tin at room temperature, and store crisp cookies separately from soft ones.
Can you freeze butter or sugar cookies?
Yes. Freeze baked cookies in a sealed container with baking paper between layers, then thaw them at room temperature. You can also freeze shaped, unbaked dough and bake it from frozen, adding a few minutes to the baking time.
How do you stop sugar cookies spreading in the oven?
Chill the shaped dough for at least 30 minutes, and put it on a cool baking tray. Bake at the recipe’s stated temperature; a tray that is still warm from the previous batch can make the butter melt before the cookies set.
What goes well with butter or sugar cookies?
Their buttery sweetness works well with tea or coffee, and they are often served with fruit, ice cream or custard. Use them as a base for a cheesecake crust, or sandwich two together with jam or chocolate spread.
Can you decorate butter or sugar cookies with icing?
Yes. Cool them completely first so the icing does not melt; royal icing sets firm for piped patterns, while a simple icing sugar-and-water glaze stays softer. Add sprinkles before the icing dries.
Do butter or sugar cookies contain gluten or dairy?
Usually, yes: standard recipes use wheat flour and butter. If you need to avoid either ingredient, choose cookies specifically made without it, since recipes and factory cross-contact precautions differ.
Are butter or sugar cookies suitable for babies and young children?
Hard, dry cookies can be difficult for young children to chew and may pose a choking risk. For a child who is ready for finger foods, offer a soft, age-appropriate piece while they sit upright and you supervise closely.
Source: USDA FoodData Central 174079 · per 100 g · carbohydrate per EU label, fibre excluded
