Archway Crispy Windmill Cookies Review
- Crisp windmill-shaped cookie with molasses and spices
- Sliced almonds baked right into the dough
- Pack of 9 boxes, 9 oz each (81 oz total)
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A crisp, windmill-shaped spice cookie with molasses, cinnamon and sliced almonds. Here's what's in this 9-box pack and why it's such a natural match for coffee and tea.
Quick verdict
Windmill cookies are a Dutch-style classic, and Archway's version keeps the details that matter: a pressed windmill shape, a crisp bite, molasses and warm spice, and thin slices of almond. Archway pitches them with coffee or tea, and we agree that's where they shine. This is a 9-box pack, so it suits households that go through cookies quickly. Note the tree nut allergen.
Pros and cons
What we like
- Crisp, sturdy texture made for dunking
- Detailed windmill shape looks great on a cookie plate
- Molasses, cinnamon and spices with sliced almonds
- Archway pairs it with coffee or tea for an afternoon treat
- 9-box pack keeps the pantry stocked
What could be better
- Contains tree nuts (almonds), plus wheat, milk, egg and soy
- 81 oz is a lot if you only want one box
- Too firm if you want a soft cookie
Key features, explained
A Dutch-style windmill cookie
Windmill cookies come from the spiced-cookie tradition of the Netherlands and Belgium, where the dough is pressed into decorative molds. Archway's take keeps the look: the box shows a cookie stamped with a windmill, its sails and a brick base. Archway calls it a classic, crispy cookie whose unique windmill shape and details are a familiar favorite. It's the most decorative cookie in the range, and the one that looks best set out on a plate.
Molasses, spice and sliced almonds
Archway describes hints of molasses and spices mixed with thin slices of almonds, plus a hint of cinnamon. The ingredient list matches: almonds come right after the vegetable oils and ahead of molasses, followed by spices and cinnamon. Almonds that high on the list mean they're a real part of every cookie, not a garnish. Compared with Archway's Gingersnap, expect a nuttier, more aromatic cookie with less of a ginger kick.
Built for coffee and tea
Archway's own serving suggestion is coffee or a cup of tea as an afternoon treat, and a crisp spiced cookie suits that well. Firm cookies hold their shape through a quick dunk, and warm spice is a classic partner for dark roast coffee or black tea. They also work broken over ice cream or arranged on a holiday cookie tray, where the windmill shape gets noticed.
Pack size and ingredients
This is a pack of 9 boxes at 9 oz (255 g) each, or 81 oz in total, enough to keep a box open and the rest sealed in the pantry. The ingredients are enriched bleached wheat flour, sugar, vegetable oils (palm and/or soybean), almonds, molasses, spices, cinnamon, baking soda, salt, dairy whey, whole eggs and soy lecithin. The allergen statement reads: CONTAINS: WHEAT, MILK, EGG, SOY, TREE NUTS (ALMONDS). The product is labelled to US standards.
Archway Crispy Windmill specs
| Brand | Archway |
|---|---|
| Style | Crispy spiced windmill cookie |
| Net weight | 9 oz (255 g) per box |
| Pack size | 9 boxes (81 oz total) |
| Key ingredients | Almonds, molasses, cinnamon, spices |
| Shape | Pressed windmill design |
| Allergens | CONTAINS: WHEAT, MILK, EGG, SOY, TREE NUTS (ALMONDS). |
| Serving suggestion | With coffee or a cup of tea |
| Directions | Ready to enjoy |
| Brand since | 1936 |
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Who should buy it?
Great for
- Coffee and tea breaks
- Holiday cookie trays and dessert plates
- Households that want a stocked pantry of a crisp classic
Skip it if
- You have a tree nut allergy: these contain almonds
- You prefer soft, chewy cookies
- You only want a single box, not a 9-box pack
Frequently asked questions
Do Archway Windmill cookies contain nuts?
Yes. The allergen statement reads: CONTAINS: WHEAT, MILK, EGG, SOY, TREE NUTS (ALMONDS). Sliced almonds are part of the recipe.
How many boxes are in this Archway Windmill pack?
Nine boxes of 9 oz (255 g) each, so 81 oz of Windmill cookies in total.
What do Archway Windmill cookies taste like?
Archway describes a crispy cookie with hints of molasses and spices, a hint of cinnamon and thin slices of almond. Expect a crisp, spiced cookie in the Dutch tradition rather than a soft, sweet one.
Are Windmill cookies the same as gingersnaps?
No. Both are crisp and use molasses, but Archway's Windmill cookies add sliced almonds and a pressed windmill shape, while its Gingersnaps lean on ginger and cinnamon and contain no nuts in the ingredient list.
What's the best way to serve Archway Windmill cookies?
Archway suggests coffee or a cup of tea for an afternoon treat. Their firm texture also makes them a good dunker and a neat addition to a cookie tray.
Final verdict
Archway Crispy Windmill is the most characterful cookie in the range. The pressed windmill shape, crisp bite, molasses and spice, and real sliced almonds add up to a cookie that feels traditional without being fussy, and it's an easy match for coffee or tea. Two things to weigh: this is a 9-box pack, and the almonds mean a tree nut allergen. If neither is an issue, it's one of Archway's best.
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