Archway Soft Frosty Lemon Cookies Review
- Soft cookie with bright lemon flavor and sweet icing
- Flower-shaped, with just a hint of tartness
- 10 cookies per 9.25 oz box, 100 calories each
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A soft, flower-shaped lemon cookie with sweet icing and a hint of tartness. We cover what's in the 10-cookie box, how it differs from Archway's spice cookies, and who will like it most.
Quick verdict
Frosty Lemon is Archway's change of pace from molasses, spice and oats. It's a soft, delicate cookie with bright lemon flavor, a sweet icing and a hint of tartness, shaped like a flower. Archway suggests it with tea, which fits. We score it a touch lower than the spice and oat cookies because of the ingredient list, which includes FD&C Yellow 5 and hydrogenated soybean oil.
Pros and cons
What we like
- Lemon oil gives a bright, citrusy break from spice cookies
- Soft, delicate texture with a sweet icing
- Pretty flower shape suits tea and parties
- 10 cookies per box, more than Archway's 8-count boxes
- Kosher, with 0g trans fat per serving
What could be better
- Colored with FD&C Yellow 5 and annatto extract
- Contains wheat, eggs, soy and milk
- Sweet icing means it's sweet first, tart second
Key features, explained
Bright lemon in a soft cookie
Archway describes Frosty Lemon as a soft cookie with bright lemon flavor and sweet icing, delicate and sweet with a mouth-watering aroma and just a hint of tartness. On the ingredient list, the lemon comes from lemon oil plus natural flavoring. That's the cookie's whole appeal: in a range dominated by molasses, cinnamon and oats, it's the one bright, citrusy option, and Archway's brand copy singles it out as its "bright Frosty Lemon."
The flower shape and frosty icing
These are flower-shaped cookies, and the box shows scalloped petals with a white icing spread across the top. That icing gives the cookie its frosty look and a sweet, creamy finish over the lemon. Archway invites you to savor each curve of the cookie, which is about as poetic as packaged cookie copy gets. The shape makes them one of the prettier options in the range to set out for guests.
A tea-time cookie
Archway says these cookies pair perfectly with a cup of tea, and it's easy to see why: a light, citrusy cookie suits black or herbal tea better than a heavy spice cookie. They also make a good spring and summer pick, when molasses and gingerbread flavors feel out of season, and the flower shape looks right on a shower or brunch table. Think of them as the sunny counterpart to Archway's cold-weather classics.
Ingredients, colors and allergens
The base is enriched bleached wheat flour, sugar, vegetable oils (palm, palm kernel and/or soybean and hydrogenated soybean), high fructose corn syrup and nonfat milk, with egg whites, baking powder, lemon oil and natural flavoring. The yellow color comes from annatto extract and FD&C Yellow 5, which matters if you avoid synthetic dyes. Potassium sorbate extends freshness. Archway lists the cookies as kosher, with 0g trans fat per serving and 100 calories per cookie. The allergen statement reads: Contains: Wheat, Eggs, Soy, Milk.
Archway Soft Frosty Lemon specs
| Brand | Archway |
|---|---|
| Style | Soft iced lemon cookie |
| Net weight | 9.25 oz (262 g) |
| Cookies per box | 10 |
| Calories | 100 per cookie |
| Key ingredients | Lemon oil, natural flavoring, egg whites |
| Colors | Annatto extract, FD&C Yellow 5 |
| Shape | Flower |
| Kosher | Yes |
| Allergens | Contains: Wheat, Eggs, Soy, Milk. |
| Brand since | 1936 |
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Who should buy it?
Great for
- Tea time and light afternoon snacks
- Anyone who prefers citrus over chocolate or spice
- Spring and summer gatherings, showers and brunches
Skip it if
- You avoid synthetic dyes like FD&C Yellow 5
- You need to avoid wheat, eggs, soy or milk
- You want a crunchy or deeply spiced cookie
Frequently asked questions
What allergens are in Archway Frosty Lemon cookies?
The allergen statement reads: Contains: Wheat, Eggs, Soy, Milk. Check the box you buy if you manage a food allergy, since labels can change.
How many cookies are in a box of Archway Frosty Lemon?
Each 9.25 oz (262 g) box holds 10 cookies. Archway lists each cookie at 100 calories.
Are Archway Frosty Lemon cookies kosher?
Yes. Archway describes them as kosher, with 0g trans fat per serving.
Do Archway Frosty Lemon cookies have artificial colors?
The ingredient list includes FD&C Yellow 5 alongside annatto extract for color. The lemon flavor comes from lemon oil and natural flavoring.
Are Archway Frosty Lemon cookies soft or crisp?
Soft. Archway calls them delicate and sweet, with a sweet icing on top and just a hint of tartness.
Final verdict
Archway Soft Frosty Lemon is the bright spot in a lineup built on spice and oats: a soft, flower-shaped cookie with lemon oil, a sweet icing and a light touch of tartness. It's an easy match for tea and a nice option for spring gatherings, and 10 cookies per box is generous for the range. FD&C Yellow 5 and hydrogenated oil keep it from scoring higher, but if you love lemon cookies, it's a cheerful, nostalgic choice.
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