Archway Soft Dutch Cocoa Cookies Review
- Soft, chewy cookie made with Dutch-processed cocoa
- Lightly sprinkled with sugar crystals
- 8 cookies per 8.75 oz box; kosher OU-D
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Archway's chocolate entry: a soft, chewy cookie made with Dutch-processed cocoa and a sprinkle of sugar crystals. Here's what's in the 8-cookie box and how it fits beside the spice cookies.
Quick verdict
Soft Dutch Cocoa is the cookie to pick from Archway's range if you want chocolate without chips or frosting. It uses Dutch-processed cocoa, is baked soft and chewy, and gets a light sprinkle of sugar crystals on top. It's a simple, cocoa-forward cookie. The box holds only eight, though, and the allergen line covers wheat, soy, milk and eggs.
Pros and cons
What we like
- Dutch-processed cocoa, known for a darker, mellower chocolate flavor
- Soft and chewy rather than crisp
- Sugar crystals add a little sparkle and texture on top
- Kosher OU-D, with 0g trans fat per serving
What could be better
- Only 8 cookies per box
- Contains wheat, soy, milk and eggs
- Includes high fructose corn syrup and artificial flavor
- No chips or nuts if you want more texture
Key features, explained
Dutch-processed cocoa
The defining ingredient is cocoa processed with alkali, also called Dutched cocoa. Dutch processing reduces cocoa's natural acidity, which gives a darker color and a smoother, mellower chocolate flavor than natural cocoa. Archway says these are baked with cocoa for intense chocolate decadence and calls them a chocolate lover's dream. The box even swaps the usual Classics badge for one that reads Chocolate Lovers.
Soft, chewy and sugar-topped
Archway bakes these until soft and chewy, then lightly sprinkles them with sugar crystals. The box shows round, dark cookies with crackled tops and a glint of sugar. That topping is a small detail, but it gives an otherwise soft cookie a bit of sparkle and texture. In Archway's lineup, this sits with the soft Oatmeal and Frosty Lemon rather than the crispy Gingersnap and Windmill.
Everyday treat or special occasion
Archway pitches these as a sweet treat for special occasions or as an everyday treat, which is fair. A soft chocolate cookie works in a lunchbox, next to a glass of cold milk, or crumbled over vanilla ice cream. With no chips, nuts or frosting, it's also a straightforward pick for kids' snacks, and the soft bake makes it easy to eat. It's the one Archway cookie in this group built purely around chocolate.
Ingredients and allergens
The ingredient list starts with enriched wheat flour, sugar, vegetable oil (palm and/or soybean), high fructose corn syrup and corn syrup, then Dutched cocoa, glycerin, baking soda and whole eggs. Natural and artificial flavor, potassium sorbate as a preservative, dairy whey and soy lecithin round it out. Archway lists the cookies as Kosher OU-D (Orthodox Union dairy) with 0g trans fat per serving. The allergen statement reads: Contains: Wheat, Soy, Milk, Eggs.
Archway Soft Dutch Cocoa specs
| Brand | Archway |
|---|---|
| Style | Soft chocolate cookie |
| Net weight | 8.75 oz (248 g) |
| Cookies per box | 8 |
| Key ingredients | Cocoa processed with alkali (Dutched) |
| Topping | Light sprinkle of sugar crystals |
| Kosher | OU-D (Orthodox Union dairy) |
| Trans fat | 0g per serving |
| Allergens | Contains: Wheat, Soy, Milk, Eggs. |
| Brand since | 1936 |
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Who should buy it?
Great for
- Chocolate fans who want a soft, simple cookie
- Lunchboxes and after-school snacks
- Pairing with cold milk or crumbling over ice cream
Skip it if
- You want chocolate chips, nuts or a frosted cookie
- You need to avoid wheat, soy, milk or eggs
- You keep kosher and need pareve: these are OU-D dairy
Frequently asked questions
What allergens are in Archway Soft Dutch Cocoa cookies?
The allergen statement reads: Contains: Wheat, Soy, Milk, Eggs. Check the box you buy if you manage a food allergy, since labels can change.
What is Dutch cocoa?
Cocoa processed with alkali, or Dutched. The process lowers the cocoa's acidity, giving a darker color and a mellower chocolate flavor. It's listed on the ingredients as Cocoa Processed With Alkali (Dutched).
Are Archway Dutch Cocoa cookies kosher?
Yes. Archway lists them as Kosher OU-D, meaning Orthodox Union certified dairy, so they aren't pareve.
How many cookies are in a box of Archway Dutch Cocoa?
Each 8.75 oz (248 g) box holds 8 cookies, according to Archway's product description.
Are Archway Dutch Cocoa cookies soft or crunchy?
Soft. Archway bakes them until soft and chewy, then adds a light sprinkle of sugar crystals on top.
Final verdict
Archway Soft Dutch Cocoa keeps chocolate simple: Dutched cocoa, a soft and chewy bake and a light sparkle of sugar crystals. It's a good fit for lunchboxes and a glass of milk, and the OU-D kosher certification is a plus for some households. It scores below Archway's spice cookies because eight cookies per box goes quickly and the recipe leans on corn syrups and artificial flavor. Still, if you want a soft chocolate cookie from a classic brand, it delivers.
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