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Mini-size homemade cookie
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 piece (mini) of Mini homemade cookie (12 g) has 46 calories. That works out to 383 calories per 100 g. It contains 7 g of carbs, 1 g of protein, 1.7 g of fat and 0.7 g of fiber. Its glycemic index is 64 (medium), so it raises blood sugar at a moderate pace.
Selected: 1 piece (mini) · 12 g
46
KCAL / 12G
Carbs
7g
· 3% DV
Protein
1g
· 2% DV
Fat
1.7g
· 2% DV
Fiber
0.7g
· 3% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 59% · Protein 8% · Fat 33%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 46 kcal | |
| Total fat | 1.7 g | 2% |
| Saturated fat | 1.21 g | 6% |
| Trans fat | 0.02 g | |
| Sodium | 37 mg | 2% |
| Total carbohydrate | 7 g | 3% |
| Fiber | 0.7 g | 3% |
| 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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| Serving | Amount | Calories |
|---|---|---|
| 1 piece (mini) | 12 g | 46 kcal |
| 2 piece (mini) | 24 g | 92 kcal |
| 1 serving (small) | 30 g | 115 kcal |
| 4 piece (mini) | 48 g | 184 kcal |
| 1 serving (medium) | 60 g | 230 kcal |
| 6 piece (mini) | 72 g | 276 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 90 g | 345 kcal |
| 8 piece (mini) | 96 g | 368 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 383 kcal |
Calculated from 383 calories per 100 g.
A Mini homemade cookie is made by mixing butter and sugar, adding egg and dry ingredients, then shaping the dough into small portions. Arrange them with space on a baking tray and watch closely in the oven, since small cookies bake faster than full-size ones.
Mini homemade cookies usually spread because the butter is too warm, the dough is not chilled, or the baking tray is still hot. Chill the shaped dough before baking and use a cool tray for each batch to help the cookies hold their shape.
Keep a Mini homemade cookie soft by taking it out before it becomes fully firm and storing it in an airtight container once cool. It may look slightly soft in the center when removed from the oven; it continues setting as it rests.
For a crispier Mini homemade cookie, shape the dough into even, slightly flatter portions and bake until the edges are golden. Let the cookies cool completely before judging the texture, because they become crisper as they cool.
Store Mini homemade cookies in an airtight container in a cool, dry place after they have cooled completely. Keep soft and crisp varieties separate to preserve their textures, and discard cookies that become moldy or develop an unusual smell.
Yes, Mini homemade cookie dough can be frozen. Shape it into small portions, freeze them separately until firm, then transfer them to a sealed freezer bag. Bake from frozen or thaw first, checking for doneness early because the portions are small.
Yes, baked Mini homemade cookies can be frozen once completely cool. Pack them in an airtight freezer-safe container, separating layers if needed, and thaw at room temperature. Cookies with frosting or a soft filling may change texture after freezing.
Yes, you can make Mini homemade cookie dough ahead and chill it, covered, before baking. Resting the dough can deepen its flavor and reduce spreading. If it becomes firm in the refrigerator, let it soften just enough to portion evenly.
Chocolate chips are a classic addition to a Mini homemade cookie; chopped nuts, dried fruit, or spices also work. Fold additions through the dough evenly, but avoid overloading the small portions, which can make them difficult to shape and bake evenly.
Serve Mini homemade cookies fully cooled with coffee, tea, or a glass of milk. Their small size makes them easy to arrange on a dessert platter or pack as a snack; pair different mix-ins together for variety.
Vitamins
B2
0.02mg · 2% DV
Biotin
0.48µg · 2% DV
Vitamin A
14.16µg · 2% DV
B1
0.01mg · 1% DV
Minerals
Selenium
1.32µg · 2% DV
Sodium
37mg · 2% DV
Manganese
0.04mg · 2% DV
Iron
0.25mg · 1% DV
Potassium ⭐
12mg · 0% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
To burn the 46 calories in 1 piece (mini) (12 g):
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Times are calculated with the MET equation for a 70 kg adult. Actual burn varies with your weight, age and pace.
A mini homemade cookie is a small, home-baked sweet, usually made with flour, sugar and fat, with recipes sometimes adding egg, chocolate or other mix-ins. There is no single standard recipe, so its flavour and texture depend on the baker and ingredients.
Its small size makes it an easy accompaniment to tea or coffee, a lunchbox treat or a little something to serve after a meal. It may be crisp at the edges and softer in the middle, though baking time makes a difference. Nutritionally, it is mainly a carbohydrate-rich sweet, with some protein and fibre. One mini piece is about 12 g, which can help with portioning; pair it with fruit for a more filling snack, or reduce the sugar and fat in the recipe for a lighter version.
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.
Medium
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.
NOVA 2
Minimally 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.
Contains these allergens:
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
SATURATED
1.21g
MONOUNSATURATED
0.97g
POLYUNSATURATED
0.31g
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.