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Sweet mint-flavored cookie typically made with flour, sugar, and fat.
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
2 piece (medium) of Mint cookie (24 g) has 118 calories. That works out to 490 calories per 100 g. It contains 16.4 g of carbs, 1.2 g of protein, 5.2 g of fat and 0.4 g of fiber. Its glycemic index is 63 (medium), so it raises blood sugar at a moderate pace.
Selected: 2 piece (medium) · 24 g
118
KCAL / 24G
Carbs
16.4g
· 6% DV
Protein
1.2g
· 2% DV
Fat
5.2g
· 7% DV
Fiber
0.4g
· 1% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 56% · Protein 4% · Fat 40%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 118 kcal | |
| Total fat | 5.2 g | 7% |
| Saturated fat | 1.94 g | 10% |
| Trans fat | 0.05 g | |
| Sodium | 77 mg | 3% |
| Total carbohydrate | 16.4 g | 6% |
| Fiber | 0.4 g | 1% |
| Protein | 1.2 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2 piece (medium) | 24 g | 118 kcal |
| 1 piece (small) | 12 g | 59 kcal |
| 1 serving (small) | 30 g | 147 kcal |
| 1 pack (mini) | 45 g | 221 kcal |
| 4 piece (large) | 48 g | 235 kcal |
| 1 serving (medium) | 60 g | 294 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 90 g | 441 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 490 kcal |
| 1 pack (medium) | 120 g | 588 kcal |
Calculated from 490 calories per 100 g.
Mint cookies are made by mixing flour, sugar, fat and mint flavouring into a dough, then baking until set. Cream the fat and sugar first, add the flavouring and dry ingredients, shape the dough, and avoid overbaking if you want a softer centre.
Mint cookies get their flavour from peppermint or spearmint extract, fresh mint, or dried mint. Extract gives a more even, pronounced taste, while chopped leaves add a subtler herbal note and can change the dough’s moisture.
Yes, you can use fresh mint in mint cookies. Wash and dry the leaves thoroughly, then chop them very finely; too much moisture can affect the texture. For a stronger flavour, rub the leaves into the sugar before mixing the dough.
Mint cookies usually spread because the dough is too warm or soft, or because the fat-to-flour balance is off. Chill shaped dough before baking, space the cookies apart, and measure ingredients carefully rather than adding extra fat.
Yes, mint cookie dough can be made ahead and kept covered in the refrigerator. Chilling also makes soft dough easier to handle. If it becomes too firm to shape, let it sit briefly at room temperature before baking.
Store mint cookies in an airtight container once they have cooled completely. Keep the container in a cool, dry place; sealing warm cookies traps steam and softens them. A closed container also helps keep their mint aroma from affecting nearby foods.
Yes, mint cookie dough freezes well when wrapped airtight or portioned into a sealed freezer-safe container. Thaw it in the refrigerator before shaping or baking so it softens evenly. Baking dough while frozen can change how quickly the cookies spread.
Mint cookies pair well with chocolate, especially chopped dark chocolate or chocolate chips. The contrast balances the mint’s cool, herbal flavour. Fold the chocolate into the dough evenly, but avoid adding so much that it overwhelms the mint.
Mint cookies can be made with either peppermint or spearmint, but peppermint usually tastes sharper and more familiar in sweet baking. Spearmint is milder and more herbal. Check which extract you have, since the two flavours are not interchangeable in equal amounts.
Yes, you can make mint cookies without mint extract by using finely chopped fresh mint or dried mint. The flavour will usually be less concentrated, so mix the leaves thoroughly into the sugar or dough and avoid adding excess moisture.
Vitamins
B1
0.05mg · 4% DV
B3
0.43mg · 3% DV
Biotin
0.72µg · 2% DV
B2
0.03mg · 2% DV
Minerals
Selenium
2.16µg · 4% DV
Sodium
77mg · 3% DV
Manganese
0.08mg · 3% DV
Iron
0.5mg · 3% DV
Potassium ⭐
23mg · 1% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
To burn the 118 calories in 2 piece (medium) (24 g):
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A Mint cookie is a sweet baked biscuit made with flour, sugar, fat and mint. There is no single regional recipe: home bakers may use fresh or dried mint, or another form of mint flavouring. Its sweet, buttery base is balanced by a cool herbal note, and the texture can range from crisp to crumbly depending on the recipe.
It makes an easy treat with tea or coffee, whether served at home or bought from a bakery. Flour, sugar and fat make it energy-dense, while it offers little fibre or protein. Pair one with an unsweetened drink for a simple snack, or use a restrained amount of sugar if you prefer the mint flavour to stand out.
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.
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.
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.
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
1.94g
MONOUNSATURATED
1.73g
POLYUNSATURATED
0.74g
Omega 6:3 ratio 67:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (67:1).
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.