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Cookies: compare ingredients, then choose.
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Compare cookies and baked treats by flour, oil, sugar, and allergen ingredients.
The short answer
Our picks for cookies
Top of the shelfBack to Nature Organic Shortbread Cookies, O Organics Organic Sugar Cookies, and Emmy's Organics Organic Chocolate Chip Coconut Cookies each score 100/100. 15 products tie at 100; these 3 have the shortest labels. Use Compare by in the table to separate the rest.
Also strongJovial Organic Einkorn Checkerboard Cookies (100), Jovial Organic Einkorn Crispy Cocoa Cookies (100), and Skout Organic Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Soft Baked Cookies (100).
Clear noLittle Debbie Starfish Shortbread Cookies (lists seed oils, artificial dyes, artificial preservatives, hydrogenated oils and banned-abroad additives), Our Specialty Vanilla Shortbread Cookies with Vanilla Buttrcreme Dessert Dippers (lists seed oils, artificial dyes, carrageenan, artificial preservatives and banned-abroad additives), Lunds & Byerlys Mini Lemon Shortbread Cookies (lists seed oils, artificial preservatives, hydrogenated oils and banned-abroad additives), plus 59 more with a listed group. We also can’t vouch for the 69 products without a verified current label; treat them as “not yet”.
Ranked from 114 of 183 products with current labels. Every product is in the table below; a score reflects labels and claims, not nutrition, allergies or safety.
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“No …” columns: None found on the label · Listed on the label · Unknown. Diet fit: Fits · Doesn’t fit · Unknown (rules; not medical advice). Claims: verified · not established. Default: most check marks first; not a health score.
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| 100 / 1009 of 9 groups clear · organic | Product details → | 5 | ||||||
Recorded ingredients ORGANIC UNBLEACHED ENRICHED FLOUR (ORGANIC WHEAT FLOUR, NIACIN, REDUCED IRON, THIAMINE MONONITRATE {VITAMIN B1}, RIBOFLAVIN {VITAMIN B2}, FOLIC ACID), ORGANIC BUTTER (ORGANIC CREAM {FROM MILK}, SALT), ORGANIC EVAPORATED CANE JUICE, SEA SALT, ORGANIC VANILLA EXTRACT. Label checked 2026-10-20 · US Source: USDA FoodData Central ↗ · FDC ID 1600579 · data date 2021-03-19 · release 2026-04-30. Brand-submitted label record, public domain (CC0). Sourcing claim evidence ↗ · reviewed 2026-10-20 | ||||||||
| 100 / 1009 of 9 groups clear · organic | Find where to buy ↗Product details → | 5 | ||||||
Recorded ingredients Organic Coconut, Organic Agave Syrup, Organic Fair-Trade Dark Chocolate Chips (organic cocoa mass, organic sugar, organic cocoa butter, organic vanilla), Organic Almond Flour, Organic Coconut Oil, Organic Vanilla Extract, Himalayan Salt. Label checked 2026-10-19 · US Ingredient evidence source ↗Sourcing claim evidence ↗ · reviewed 2026-10-19 Producer claims Organic The exact source catalog title states: “Organic Chocolate Chip Coconut Cookies”. Source catalog claims are shown separately from ingredient checks. Producer claim source ↗Reviewed 2026-10-19 | ||||||||
| 100 / 1009 of 9 groups clear · organic | Find where to buy ↗Product details → | 5 | ||||||
Recorded ingredients Organic Einkorn flour, Organic Cane Sugar*, Organic Palm Fruit Oil, Organic Eggs, Organic Cocoa*, Leavening (Potassium Acid Tartrate, Baking Soda), Salt. Label checked 2026-10-16 · US Ingredient evidence source ↗Sourcing claim evidence ↗ · reviewed 2026-10-16 Producer claims Organic The exact source catalog title states: “Organic Einkorn Checkerboard Cookies”. Source catalog claims are shown separately from ingredient checks. Producer claim source ↗Reviewed 2026-10-16 | ||||||||
| 100 / 1009 of 9 groups clear · organic | Find where to buy ↗Product details → | 5 | ||||||
Recorded ingredients Organic Einkorn flour, Organic Cane Sugar*, Organic Palm Fruit Oil, Organic rice Syrup, Organic Cocoa*, Leavening (Potassium Acid Tartrate, Baking Soda, Ammonium Carbonate), Salt, Organic Cocoa Extract. Label checked 2026-10-16 · US Ingredient evidence source ↗Sourcing claim evidence ↗ · reviewed 2026-10-16 Producer claims Organic The exact source catalog title states: “Organic Einkorn Crispy Cocoa Cookies”. Source catalog claims are shown separately from ingredient checks. Producer claim source ↗Reviewed 2026-10-16 | ||||||||
| 100 / 1009 of 9 groups clear · organic | Product details → | 5 | ||||||
Recorded ingredients ORGANIC WHEAT FLOUR, ORGANIC PALM OIL, ORGANIC CANE SUGAR, ORGANIC VANILLA FLAVOR, BAKING SODA, SEA SALT. Label checked 2026-10-18 · US Source: USDA FoodData Central ↗ · FDC ID 2299485 · data date 2022-05-23 · release 2026-04-30. Brand-submitted label record, public domain (CC0). Sourcing claim evidence ↗ · reviewed 2026-10-18 | ||||||||
| 100 / 1009 of 9 groups clear · organic | Find where to buy ↗Product details → | 5 | ||||||
Recorded ingredients Organic Date Syrup, Organic Coconut Oil, Organic Coconut Sugar, Organic Oat Flour, Organic Cassava Flour, Organic Navy Bean Flour, Organic Cocoa Powder, Baking Soda, Organic Vanilla Extract, Pink Himalayan Salt, Organic Peppermint Extract. Label checked 2026-10-16 · US Ingredient evidence source ↗Sourcing claim evidence ↗ · reviewed 2026-10-16 Producer claims Organic The exact source catalog title states: “Skout Organic Chocolate Peppermint Soft Baked Cookies”. Source catalog claims are shown separately from ingredient checks. Producer claim source ↗Reviewed 2026-10-16 | ||||||||
| 100 / 1009 of 9 groups clear · organic | Find where to buy ↗Product details → | 5 | ||||||
Recorded ingredients Organic Date Syrup, Organic Coconut Oil, Organic Coconut Sugar, Organic Cassava Flour, Organic Oat Flour, Organic Vanilla Extract, Organic Cinnamon, Baking Soda, Pink Himalayan Salt, Organic Nutmeg, Organic Allspice, Organic Cloves, Organic Ginger. Label checked 2026-10-16 · US Ingredient evidence source ↗Sourcing claim evidence ↗ · reviewed 2026-10-16 Producer claims Organic The exact source catalog title states: “Skout Organic Gingerbread Spice Soft Baked Cookies”. Source catalog claims are shown separately from ingredient checks. Producer claim source ↗Reviewed 2026-10-16 | ||||||||
| 100 / 1009 of 9 groups clear · organic | Find where to buy ↗Product details → | 5 | ||||||
Recorded ingredients Organic Coconut Sugar, Organic Coconut Oil, Organic Maple Syrup, Organic Date Syrup, Organic Cassava Flour, Organic Oat Flour, Organic Navy Bean Flour, Organic Poppy Seeds, Organic Lemon Juice Concentrate, Baking Soda, Himalayan Pink Salt, Organic Lemon Oil. Label checked 2026-10-16 · US Ingredient evidence source ↗Sourcing claim evidence ↗ · reviewed 2026-10-16 Producer claims Organic The exact source catalog title states: “Skout Organic Lemon Poppyseed Soft Baked Cookies”. Source catalog claims are shown separately from ingredient checks. Producer claim source ↗Reviewed 2026-10-16 | ||||||||
| 100 / 1009 of 9 groups clear · organic | Find where to buy ↗Product details → | 5 | ||||||
Recorded ingredients Organic Date Syrup, Organic Coconut Oil, Organic Coconut Sugar, Organic Oats, Organic Raisins, Organic Oat Flour, Organic Cassava Flour, Organic Navy Bean Flour, Baking Soda, Organic Vanilla Extract, Himalayan Pink Salt. Label checked 2026-10-16 · US Ingredient evidence source ↗Sourcing claim evidence ↗ · reviewed 2026-10-16 Producer claims Organic The exact source catalog title states: “Skout Organic Oatmeal Raisin Soft-Baked Cookies”. Source catalog claims are shown separately from ingredient checks. Producer claim source ↗Reviewed 2026-10-16 | ||||||||
| 100 / 1009 of 9 groups clear · organic | Find where to buy ↗Product details → | 5 | ||||||
Recorded ingredients Organic Date Syrup, Organic Peanut Butter, Organic Coconut Sugar, Organic Oat Flour, Organic Coconut Oil, Organic Chocolate Chips (Organic Cocoa Liquor, Organic Coconut Sugar, Organic Cocoa Butter), Organic Cassava Flour, Baking Soda, Pink Himalayan Salt. Label checked 2026-10-16 · US Ingredient evidence source ↗Sourcing claim evidence ↗ · reviewed 2026-10-16 Producer claims Organic The exact source catalog title states: “Skout Organic Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Soft Baked Cookies”. Source catalog claims are shown separately from ingredient checks. Producer claim source ↗Reviewed 2026-10-16 | ||||||||
| 100 / 1009 of 9 groups clear · organic | Find where to buy ↗Product details → | 5 | ||||||
Recorded ingredients Organic Date Syrup, Organic Peanut Butter, Organic Coconut Sugar, Organic Coconut Oil, Organic Oat Flour, Organic Cassava Flour, Organic Peanut Butter Chips (Organic Peanut Flour, Organic Cocoa Butter, Organic Coconut Sugar, Salt), Baking Soda, Himalayan Pink Salt. Label checked 2026-10-16 · US Ingredient evidence source ↗Sourcing claim evidence ↗ · reviewed 2026-10-16 Producer claims Organic The exact source catalog title states: “Skout Organic Peanut Butter Soft Baked Cookies”. Source catalog claims are shown separately from ingredient checks. Producer claim source ↗Reviewed 2026-10-16 | ||||||||
| 100 / 1009 of 9 groups clear · organic | Find where to buy ↗Product details → | 5 | ||||||
Recorded ingredients Organic Date Syrup, Organic Coconut Sugar, Organic Coconut Oil, Organic Oat Flour, Organic Cassava Flour, Organic Walnuts, Organic Navy Bean Flour, Organic Pumpkin, Organic Cinnamon, Baking Soda, Pink Himalayan Salt, Organic Pumpkin Spice Blend (Organic Nutmeg, Organic Allspice, Organic Cloves, Organic Ginger). Label checked 2026-10-16 · US Ingredient evidence source ↗Sourcing claim evidence ↗ · reviewed 2026-10-16 Producer claims Organic The exact source catalog title states: “Skout Organic Pumpkin Walnut Soft Baked Cookies”. Source catalog claims are shown separately from ingredient checks. Producer claim source ↗Reviewed 2026-10-16 | ||||||||
| 100 / 1009 of 9 groups clear · organic | Find where to buy ↗Product details → | 5 | ||||||
Recorded ingredients Organic Coconut Sugar, Organic Coconut Oil, Organic Oat Flour, Organic Maple Syrup, Organic Date Syrup, Organic Cassava Flour, Organic Navy Bean Flour, Organic Cinnamon, Organic Vanilla Extract, Baking Soda, Cinnamon Sugar Topping (Organic Maple Sugar, Organic Cinnamon), Pink Himalayan Salt. Label checked 2026-10-16 · US Ingredient evidence source ↗Sourcing claim evidence ↗ · reviewed 2026-10-16 Producer claims Organic The exact source catalog title states: “Skout Organic Snickerdoodle Soft Baked Cookies”. Source catalog claims are shown separately from ingredient checks. Producer claim source ↗Reviewed 2026-10-16 | ||||||||
| 100 / 1009 of 9 groups clear · organic | Find where to buy ↗Product details → | 5 | ||||||
Recorded ingredients Organic Date Syrup, Organic Coconut Sugar, Organic Coconut Oil, Organic Oat Flour, Organic Cassava Flour, Organic Almonds, Organic Almond Butter, Organic Navy Bean Flour, Baking Soda, Organic Almond Extract, Pink Himalayan Salt. Label checked 2026-10-16 · US Ingredient evidence source ↗Sourcing claim evidence ↗ · reviewed 2026-10-16 Producer claims Organic The exact source catalog title states: “Skout Organic Toasted Almond Soft Baked Cookies”. Source catalog claims are shown separately from ingredient checks. Producer claim source ↗Reviewed 2026-10-16 | ||||||||
| 100 / 1009 of 9 groups clear · organic | Find where to buy ↗Product details → | 5 | ||||||
Recorded ingredients Organic Date Syrup, Organic Coconut Oil, Organic Coconut Sugar, Organic Oat Flour, Organic Cassava Flour, Organic Toasted Coconut, Organic Navy Bean Flour, Organic Vanilla Extract, Baking Soda, Pink Himalayan Salt. Label checked 2026-10-16 · US Ingredient evidence source ↗Sourcing claim evidence ↗ · reviewed 2026-10-16 Producer claims Organic The exact source catalog title states: “Skout Organic Vanilla Macaroon Soft Baked Cookies”. Source catalog claims are shown separately from ingredient checks. Producer claim source ↗Reviewed 2026-10-16 | ||||||||
| 92 / 1008 of 9 groups clear · organic | Product details → | 4 | ||||||
Recorded ingredients ORGANIC ENRICHED WHEAT FLOUR (ORGANIC WHEAT FLOUR, NIACIN, REDUCED IRON, THIAMINE MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID), ORGANIC CANE SUGAR, ORGANIC EXPELLER PRESSED PALM OIL, ORGANIC INVERT CANE SUGAR, ORGANIC EXPELLER PRESSED CANOLA OIL, ORGANIC NATURAL FLAVORS, SEA SALT, LEAVENING (SODIUM BICARBONATE). Label checked 2026-10-18 · US Source: USDA FoodData Central ↗ · FDC ID 2585443 · data date 2023-06-29 · release 2026-04-30. Brand-submitted label record, public domain (CC0). Sourcing claim evidence ↗ · reviewed 2026-10-18 | ||||||||
| 92 / 1008 of 9 groups clear · organic | Product details → | 4 | ||||||
Recorded ingredients Organic Whole Wheat Flour (graham flour), Organic Whole Grain Oat Flour, Organic Cane Sugar, Organic Expeller-Pressed Sunflower Oil, Organic Honey, Calcium Carbonate, Organic Natural Flavor, Baking Soda, Sea Salt, Organic Rosemary Extract (to protect flavor). Label checked 2026-10-16 · US Source: USDA FoodData Central ↗ · FDC ID 2739117 · data date 2025-07-24 · release 2026-04-30. Brand-submitted label record, public domain (CC0). Sourcing claim evidence ↗ · reviewed 2026-10-16 | ||||||||
| 71 / 1009 of 9 groups clear · no organic claim | Product details → | 4 | ||||||
Recorded ingredients UNBLEACHED ENRICHED WHEAT FLOUR (WHEAT FLOUR, NIACIN, REDUCED IRON, THIAMINE MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID), CANE SUGAR, ORGANIC EXPELLER PRESSED PALM OIL, NATURAL FLAVOR, WHOLE EGGS, SKIM MILK POWDER, LEAVENING (SODIUM BICARBONATE), SEA SALT, LEAVENING (AMMONIUM BICARBONATE, MONOCALCIUM PHOSPHATE), SOY LECITHIN (EMULSIFIER). Label checked 2026-10-20 · US Source: USDA FoodData Central ↗ · FDC ID 2052323 · data date 2021-10-28 · release 2026-04-30. Brand-submitted label record, public domain (CC0). | ||||||||
| 71 / 1009 of 9 groups clear · no organic claim | Product details → | 4 | ||||||
Recorded ingredients UNBLEACHED WHEAT FLOUR, HIGHLY REFINED COCONUT OIL, SUGAR, DRIED GLUCOSE SYRUP, WHEY POWDER (MILK), SOY LECITHIN (EMULSIFIER), SALT, BAKING SODA (SODIUM BICARBONATE), VANILLA POWDER (GROUND VANILLA BEANS, MALTODEXTRIN, ACACIA GUM). Label checked 2026-10-19 · US Source: USDA FoodData Central ↗ · FDC ID 2668904 · data date 2023-11-16 · release 2026-04-30. Brand-submitted label record, public domain (CC0). | ||||||||
| 71 / 1009 of 9 groups clear · no organic claim | Product details → | 4 | ||||||
Recorded ingredients ORGANIC GRADE AA BUTTER (ORGANIC CREAM, SALT), ALMOND FLOUR, ORGANIC DARK CHOCOLATE* (ORGANIC CANE SUGAR, ORGANIC CHOCOLATE LIQUOR, ORGANIC COCOA BUTTER, ORGANIC SOY LECITHIN), ORGANIC WHOLE GRAIN BROWN RICE FLOUR, ORGANIC EVAPORATED CANE JUICE, ORGANIC SORGHUM FLOUR. *MADE IN GRINDING MILLS THAT ALSO MAKE MILK CHOCOLATE. Label checked 2026-10-20 · US Source: USDA FoodData Central ↗ · FDC ID 1852419 · data date 2021-07-29 · release 2026-04-30. Brand-submitted label record, public domain (CC0). | ||||||||
How the clean score works
No setup needed, and strict: a full 100 needs every additive group clear and a verified organic claim (animal foods also need a verified grass-fed or pasture-raised claim; wild seafood and salt, which have no USDA organic standard, are scored without the organic points, and plant-based milks, cheeses and proteins without the feeding claim). Points: the nine additive groups (seed oils, artificial dyes, MSG, artificial sweeteners, carrageenan, artificial preservatives, hydrogenated oils, corn syrups, banned-abroad additives) share 60 points equally — not found earns a group’s full share, “may contain” earns half, listed earns 0; a verified organic claim is worth 25; a verified grass-fed or pasture-raised claim is worth 15 and counts only for animal foods. No claim, or an expired or unverified claim, earns nothing, so products without those claims cannot reach 100. Unverified or expired ingredient labels receive no score. Equal scores are equal. Ties are ordered by brand. Unknown and stale evidence never passes “Only show matches.” Producer claims and prices do not affect this score. This is not a nutrition, allergy, or safety rating.
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The full guide · Sweets & treats
Choosing cookies: what to check before you buy
Compare cookies by flour base, fat and sweetener, using the exact flavor. A gluten-free, protein or keto cookie can have a very different recipe from a wheat-and-butter cookie of similar size.
Check the weight and number of cookies per serving before comparing added sugars and other nutrition. Review fillings, chocolate chips and allergen information as well as the ingredients in the cookie itself.
What the labels on this shelf show
We track 183 products from 64 brands on the cookies shelf. 114 have a complete, current ingredient label on record (62%), which is what lets us score them. The other 69 stay unscored until the maker publishes a full label; a missing label is “not yet”, never a pass.
Of the 114 scored labels, 52 (46%) list none of the nine additive groups we check. The group that appears most is seed oils, listed on 55 labels, followed by corn syrups on 13. 17 scored products carry a verified organic claim, which adds points. Scores here run from 31 to 100, and the typical label lists 11 ingredients.
What to compare
- Flour and fat
- Read the exact flour base and named fat in the cookie.
- Serving weight
- Compare sugars and other nutrition for similar amounts.
- Fillings and coatings
- Check chocolate chips, fillings and other inclusions as well as the dough.
- Allergens
- Read milk, egg, wheat, soy, nut and other allergen information.
The best picks, in detail
These are the highest-scoring cookies products on current labels. 15 products tie at 100, so we put the shortest ingredient lists first; Always match the exact flavor and package before you buy.
Back to Nature Organic Shortbread Cookies 100/100
Why it ranks here: no tracked additive group on the label, a verified organic claim. Label: “ORGANIC UNBLEACHED ENRICHED FLOUR (ORGANIC WHEAT FLOUR, NIACIN, REDUCED IRON, THIAMINE MONONITRATE {VITAMIN B1}, RIBOFLAVIN {VITAMIN B2}, FOLIC ACID), ORGANIC BUTTER (ORGANIC CREAM {FROM MILK}, SALT), ORGANIC EVAPORATED CANE JUICE, SEA SALT, ORGANIC…”
Maker’s label sourceO Organics Organic Sugar Cookies 100/100
Why it ranks here: no tracked additive group on the label, a verified organic claim. Label: “ORGANIC WHEAT FLOUR, ORGANIC PALM OIL, ORGANIC CANE SUGAR, ORGANIC VANILLA FLAVOR, BAKING SODA, SEA SALT.”
Maker’s label sourceEmmy's Organics Organic Chocolate Chip Coconut Cookies 100/100
Why it ranks here: no tracked additive group on the label, a verified organic claim. Label: “Organic Coconut, Organic Agave Syrup, Organic Fair-Trade Dark Chocolate Chips (organic cocoa mass, organic sugar, organic cocoa butter, organic vanilla), Organic Almond Flour, Organic Coconut Oil, Organic Vanilla Extract, Himalayan Salt.”
Find where to buy ↗Maker’s label sourceJovial Organic Einkorn Checkerboard Cookies 100/100
Why it ranks here: no tracked additive group on the label, a verified organic claim. Label: “Organic Einkorn flour, Organic Cane Sugar*, Organic Palm Fruit Oil, Organic Eggs, Organic Cocoa*, Leavening (Potassium Acid Tartrate, Baking Soda), Salt.”
Find where to buy ↗Maker’s label sourceJovial Organic Einkorn Crispy Cocoa Cookies 100/100
Why it ranks here: no tracked additive group on the label, a verified organic claim. Label: “Organic Einkorn flour, Organic Cane Sugar*, Organic Palm Fruit Oil, Organic rice Syrup, Organic Cocoa*, Leavening (Potassium Acid Tartrate, Baking Soda, Ammonium Carbonate), Salt, Organic Cocoa Extract.”
Find where to buy ↗Maker’s label sourceSkout Organic Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Soft Baked Cookies 100/100
Why it ranks here: no tracked additive group on the label, a verified organic claim. Label: “Organic Date Syrup, Organic Peanut Butter, Organic Coconut Sugar, Organic Oat Flour, Organic Coconut Oil, Organic Chocolate Chips (Organic Cocoa Liquor, Organic Coconut Sugar, Organic Cocoa Butter), Organic Cassava Flour, Baking Soda, Pink Himalayan Salt.”
Find where to buy ↗Maker’s label source
What to skip, and why
These scored products list at least one group on their current label. That is the clearest reason to pass if you are avoiding those ingredients.
- Little Debbie Starfish Shortbread Cookies lists seed oils, artificial dyes, artificial preservatives, hydrogenated oils and banned-abroad additives (31/100)
- Our Specialty Vanilla Shortbread Cookies with Vanilla Buttrcreme Dessert Dippers lists seed oils, artificial dyes, carrageenan, artificial preservatives and banned-abroad additives (31/100)
- Lunds & Byerlys Mini Lemon Shortbread Cookies lists seed oils, artificial preservatives, hydrogenated oils and banned-abroad additives (39/100)
The 69 products without a verified label are a separate “not yet”: we have no recorded ingredient list to check, so we cannot say they are clean or flagged.
Your preferences, explained
The clean score is strict and needs no setup: nine additive groups not found in a current ingredient statement, plus a verified organic claim (and a grass-fed or pasture-raised claim for animal foods), are needed for 100; a possible match earns half and a missing claim earns nothing. Missing or expired evidence stays unknown. It does not assess nutrition, allergies, contaminants, or safety.
References
- Added sugars on the Nutrition Facts label U.S. Food and Drug Administration
- Food allergies and allergen labeling U.S. Food and Drug Administration
- Gluten-free labeling of foods U.S. Food and Drug Administration
- Aspartame and other sweeteners in food U.S. Food and Drug Administration
An ingredient check is not a nutrition, contaminant, allergy or safety assessment. How we verify labels →