How we scored it
This cookie is heavily processed with multiple harmful ingredients, including high fructose corn syrup, artificial dyes, and hydrogenated oils. The presence of refined flour and sugar as primary ingredients further reduces its healthiness.
Nutrition facts
| Per 1 cookie (54g) | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 220 | |
| Total fat | 11g | 14% |
| Saturated fat | 6g | 30% |
| Trans fat | 0g | |
| Cholesterol | 10mg | 3% |
| Sodium | 160mg | 7% |
| Total carbohydrate | 29g | 11% |
| Dietary fiber | 0g | 0% |
| Sugars | 16g | |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
Great American Cookies's published nutrition. Percentages are of the daily value on a 2,000-calorie diet.
Key ingredients
8SugarBad
Sugar adds sweetness but can contribute to excess calorie intake and blood sugar spikes.
See more about Sugar →Palm OilBad
Palm oil is a common processed fat linked to environmental concerns and contains saturated fats.
See more about Palm Oil →Hydrogenated Palm Kernel OilBad
Hydrogenated oils contain trans fats, which are associated with negative health effects.
See more about Hydrogenated Palm Kernel Oil →High Fructose Corn SyrupBad
High fructose corn syrup is a sweetener linked to health concerns when consumed in excess.
See more about High Fructose Corn Syrup →Palm Kernel OilBad
Palm kernel oil is a processed fat associated with environmental concerns and contains saturated fats.
See more about Palm Kernel Oil →SaltNeutral
Salt enhances flavor and balances sweetness in baked goods.
See more about Salt →FlourNeutral
Flour is a basic ingredient used for structure in baked goods, with no inherent health benefit or harm.
See more about Flour →Wheat FlourNeutral
Wheat flour provides the main carbohydrate source in the cookie, serving as a staple baking ingredient.
See more about Wheat Flour →Scout's score is an independent read of Great American Cookies's published ingredient statement and nutrition for this item, last scored October 2026. Recipes change — check the chain for today's menu. Scout takes no payment from any chain. How we score · Full Great American Cookies menu.