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Buttery flour cookie Calories
Butter-rich refined flour cookie with crumbly texture
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CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
Quick answer
1 piece (medium) of Buttery flour cookie (18 g) has 92 calories. That works out to 510 calories per 100 g. It contains 11.3 g of carbs, 1 g of protein, 4.5 g of fat and 0.3 g of fiber. Its glycemic index is 68 (medium), so it raises blood sugar at a moderate pace.
Buttery flour cookie Nutrition Facts
Selected: 1 piece (medium) · 18 g
92
KCAL / 18G
Carbs
11.3g
· 4% DV
Protein
1g
· 2% DV
Fat
4.5g
· 6% DV
Fiber
0.3g
· 1% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 50% · Protein 4% · Fat 46%
Buttery flour cookie nutrition facts table · 1 piece (medium) (18 g)
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 92 kcal | |
| Total fat | 4.5 g | 6% |
| Saturated fat | 2.61 g | 13% |
| Trans fat | 0.09 g | |
| Sodium | 58 mg | 3% |
| Total carbohydrate | 11.3 g | 4% |
| Fiber | 0.3 g | 1% |
| Protein | 1 g | 2% |
Calories: Calories measure energy. Average daily need is 2,000 kcal. Excess calories are stored as fat, too few cause weight loss.
Carbs: Your body's primary energy source. The brain runs exclusively on carbs. Daily need: 275g.
Protein: Essential for muscle repair and cell growth. Daily need: 50g. Keeps you full and boosts metabolism.
Fat: Needed for hormone production and vitamin absorption. Daily need: 78g. Limit saturated fats, choose unsaturated.
Fiber: Critical for digestive health and satiety. Daily need: 28g. Stabilizes blood sugar, lowers cholesterol.
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How Many Calories in 1 Medium Buttery flour cookie?
| Serving | Amount | Calories |
|---|---|---|
| 1 piece (medium) | 18 g | 92 kcal |
| 1 piece (small) | 10 g | 51 kcal |
| 1 serving (small) | 25 g | 128 kcal |
| 1 piece (large) | 30 g | 153 kcal |
| 2 piece (double) | 36 g | 184 kcal |
| 1 serving (medium) | 50 g | 255 kcal |
| 4 piece (whole) | 72 g | 367 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 75 g | 383 kcal |
| 1 cup (whole) | 90 g | 459 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 510 kcal |
Calculated from 510 calories per 100 g.
Frequently Asked Questions About Buttery flour cookie
What is a buttery flour cookie?
A buttery flour cookie is a simple, rich cookie made mainly with butter, flour and sugar. Turkish-style versions are often pale, tender and crumbly rather than chewy, and may use powdered sugar or starch for a fine texture.
How do you make buttery flour cookies that stay tender?
Mix softened butter with powdered sugar, then add flour gradually and handle the dough only until it comes together. Shape the cookies and bake until just set and lightly colored underneath; overmixing or overbaking can make them tough.
Why did my buttery flour cookies spread in the oven?
Buttery flour cookies can spread if the butter was very soft, the dough was warm, or there was too little flour. Chill the shaped dough before baking and measure the flour carefully; adding too much flour can make the finished cookies dry.
Can I prepare buttery flour cookie dough ahead of time?
Yes, you can make buttery flour cookie dough ahead and keep it covered in the refrigerator. Let it soften just enough to shape if it becomes firm, or portion and freeze it so you can bake individual cookies later.
Should butter be cold or softened for buttery flour cookies?
Use softened, not melted, butter for buttery flour cookies. Soft butter blends evenly with the sugar and helps the dough hold its shape; melted butter can make it greasy and encourage the cookies to spread.
Can I use cornstarch in buttery flour cookies?
Yes, some buttery flour cookie recipes include cornstarch to create a finer, more delicate crumb. Replace only part of the flour rather than all of it, since flour provides the structure that lets the cookies hold their shape.
How can I stop buttery flour cookies from browning too much?
Take buttery flour cookies out when they are set and only lightly colored underneath; their tops may remain pale. They continue to firm up on the baking tray, so waiting for deep golden tops can leave them dry.
How long do buttery flour cookies keep fresh?
Store completely cooled buttery flour cookies in an airtight container in a cool, dry place. They generally keep well for about two weeks, but humidity can soften them and make their characteristic crumbly texture less pleasant.
Are buttery flour cookies the same as shortbread?
No, buttery flour cookies and shortbread are similar but not identical. Both rely on butter, flour and sugar, while Turkish-style flour cookies are often shaped differently and may include powdered sugar or starch for a particularly delicate crumb.
What can I serve with buttery flour cookies?
Serve buttery flour cookies with black tea, coffee or a glass of milk. Their rich, crumbly texture works well as a small snack alongside a drink, and they need little else because they are already sweet and buttery.
Buttery flour cookie Vitamins & Minerals
Vitamins
Vitamin A
32.4µg · 4% DV
B2
0.02mg · 2% DV
B12
0.03µg · 1% DV
B1
0.01mg · 1% DV
Minerals
Selenium
1.44µg · 3% DV
Sodium
58mg · 3% DV
Iron
0.32mg · 2% DV
Manganese
0.04mg · 2% DV
Potassium ⭐
15mg · 0% DV
Buttery flour cookie Glycemic Index
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
How to Burn Off Buttery flour cookie
To burn the 92 calories in 1 piece (medium) (18 g):
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Walking (5 km/h)
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Running (8 km/h)
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Swimming
Times are calculated with the MET equation for a 70 kg adult. Actual burn varies with your weight, age and pace.
What is Buttery flour cookie?
Buttery flour cookie is a simple, rich cookie made mainly from flour, butter or another firm cooking fat, and sugar. It is familiar in Turkish home baking and bakeries, where the dough is handled lightly so the baked cookies stay tender and crumbly.
Mildly sweet, buttery and quick to melt in the mouth, it is commonly served with tea in Turkey, and also goes well with coffee. Its nutritional character is shaped mostly by refined flour and fat, rather than protein or fibre. Because it is energy-dense, a small piece can be enough alongside a drink; pairing it with unsweetened tea keeps the snack less sweet overall.
How Nutritious Is Buttery flour cookie?
Nutrient density
Low
How many vitamins, minerals and how much fiber this food carries per calorie. A high score means a lot of nutrition for few calories.
Satiety score
Low
An EatBetter score computed from fiber, protein and calorie density. A high score means staying full longer on the same calories.
Both scores are calculated per 100 g and do not change with the selected portion. The satiety score is EatBetter's own calculation, not a clinical measure.
Is Buttery flour cookie Processed?
NOVA 3
Processed
1. Unprocessed
2. Minimally Processed
3. Processed
4. Ultra-Processed
NOVA classifies foods into 4 groups by industrial processing. NOVA 1 (unprocessed) is the healthiest.
Does Buttery flour cookie Contain Allergens?
Contains these allergens:
Which Diets Is Buttery flour cookie Good For?
Vegan
— Not suitable
Vegetarian
✓ Suitable
Gluten-Free
— Not suitable
Dairy-Free
— Not suitable
Mediterranean
— Not suitable
Paleo
— Not suitable
Whole30
— Not suitable
DASH
— Not suitable
Keto
— Not suitable
Low FODMAP
— Not suitable
Buttery flour cookie Fat Profile
SATURATED
2.61g
MONOUNSATURATED
1.22g
POLYUNSATURATED
0.25g
Omega 6:3 ratio 22:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (22:1).
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