Who doesn’t love cookies? They’re the ultimate sweet treat that offers something for everyone. Whether you want crunchy, soft, salty or chewy, cookies instantly satisfy your sweet tooth. But when you’re craving them at home and don’t feel like turning on the oven, there’s no shortage of options to run out and grab or have delivered. With so many choices it’s hard to narrow down which ones to put in your cart, so Eat This, Not That! Spoke to bakers, who know a thing or two about cookies, to find out which store-bought cookies are the best and why. Here are the top 7 choices.
Pepperidge Farm Milano Double Dark Chocolate Cookies
Walmart
Nutrition: per serving 2 cookies
Calories: 140
Fat: 7g (Saturated fat: 4g)
Sodium:35 mg
Carbs: 17g (Fiber: <1g , Sugar: 9g)
Protein: 1g
“For my preferences, I find Pepperidge Farms have a great selection, and they are usually not overly sweet,” says Baker/DessertExpert and Chef Eric Dorval with V Gelato & Café. He explains, “I love the Pepperidge Farm Milano Double Dark Chocolate Cookies because they have a softer, brittle buttery cookie with a lot of chocolate filing. This one is one of my favorites to dunk in milk.”
Pepperidge Farm Nantucket Double Dark Chocolate Chip Cookies
Target
Nutrition: per serving 1 cookie
Calories: 140
Fat: 7g (Saturated fat: 3.5g)
Sodium: 65mg
Carbs: 19g (Fiber: <1g , Sugar: 11g)
Protein: 2g
“The Pepperidge Farm Nantucket Double Dark Chocolate Chip Cookies is definitely one of my go-to’s for chocolate chip cookies,” says Chef Eric. “I tend to prefer a darker chocolate and the balance of bitter and sweet in this cookie delivers.”
Pepperidge Farm Chocolate Fudge Pirouettes
Target
Nutrition: per serving 2 wafers
Calories: 120
Fat: 5g (Saturated fat: 2g)
Sodium: 35mg
Carbs: 18g (Fiber: 1g , Sugar: 10g)
Protein: 1g
According to Chef Eric, “The Pepperidge Farm Chocolate Fudge Pirouettes is a thin wafer cookie and this one is excellent. Made with a thin crepe cookie and a lot of dark chocolate filling, get your glass of preferred milk ready.”
Chips Ahoy Chewy Chocolate Chip Cookies with Reese’s Peanut Butter Cup
Target
Nutrition: per serving 2 cookies
Calories: 140
Fat: 6g (Saturated fat: 3.5g)
Sodium: mg
Carbs: 80g (Fiber: 19g , Sugar: 0g)
Protein: 2g
Chip Ahoy has been a trusted brand for decades and while Chef Eric isn’t typically a fan, he loves the Chips Ahoy Chewy Chocolate Chip Cookies with Reese’s Peanut Butter Cup. “I am a sucker for a good peanut butter + chocolate combo, and the chewiness on these enhances the experience,” he says.
Walker’s Shotbread Cookies
Target
Nutrition: per serving 1 piece
Calories: 100
Fat: 6g (Saturated fat: 4g)
Sodium: 60mg
Carbs: 11g (Fiber: 3g , Sugar: 1g)
Protein: 1 g
Another one of Chef Eric’s go-to’s are Walker’s Shotbread Cookies.”Every now and then I love to enjoy a good, buttery shortbread cookie, especially around the holidays, and when I do, Walker’s knows what it’s doing,” he says.
Kirkland Signature Mini Chocolate Chip
Costco
Nutrition: per serving 3 cookies
Calories: 170
Fat: 8g (Saturated fat: 5g)
Sodium: 85mg
Carbs: 24g (Fiber: 1g , Sugar: 15g)
Protein: 2g
Costco bakery items are infamous for a reason and according to Nicole Pomije Founder & CEO, TheCookieCups.com the Kirkland Signature Mini Chocolate Chip are a must-have. My take on the BEST store-bought cookies are from Costco! They are hands down the best I’ve seen. They remind me of my choc chip cookies. A little more doughy than most- and just delicious!”
The Original Cookie from Bristol Farms
Bristol Farms
Nutrition: per serving No nutritional facts available
Calories:
Fat: g (Saturated fat: g)
Sodium: mg
Carbs: g (Fiber: g , Sugar: g)
Protein: g
Bristol Farms is a gourmet store that’s a Southern California gem and Rachel Kirk, recipe developer for LaughingSpatula.com is obsessed with in-store baked The Cookie that’s made fresh daily. “The name alone tells you everything you need to know,” she says. “Local to California, it is without a doubt, the best store-bought cookie I have ever had, but honestly, probably just the best cookie I’ve had in general. Baked fresh daily, it’s thick, gooey, and worth every penny of its $4.00 price tag.”
Heather Newgen
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