{"id":5435,"date":"2022-02-25T10:36:11","date_gmt":"2022-02-25T15:36:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bakingnook.com\/?p=5435"},"modified":"2022-05-05T20:59:22","modified_gmt":"2022-05-06T00:59:22","slug":"are-homemade-cookies-healthier-than-store-bought","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.bakingnook.com\/are-homemade-cookies-healthier-than-store-bought\/","title":{"rendered":"Are Homemade Cookies Healthier & Better than Store Bought"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
This post contains affiliate links.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n Nearly every home cook I know will attest that their homemade cookies taste much better than those purchased from the store. But, are they better for you? This question made me decide to do a full breakdown of the difference between homemade cookies and store-bought cookies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n As a general rule, homemade cookies are healthier than store-bought cookies because they do not contain additional chemicals, stabilizers, and preservatives. Also, when you bake cookies at home, you can choose to reduce the amount of sugar you use and add healthier ingredients.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n In this article, I will discuss some of the most popular questions you may have in regards to when it’s worth purchasing store-bought cookies or if you’re better off making them on your own.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Generally speaking, homemade cookies tend to be higher in calories than those purchased from the store. However, the quality of the ingredients being used in homemade cookies tends to be of higher quality, especially if they are organic.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n One of the main reasons why I love to bake is because I have complete control over what goes into my baked goods. I can add ingredients to increase their nutritional value (like flaxseed for additional fiber) or I can modify the recipe to reduce calories.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n That being said, many home-baked goodies are actually higher in calories due to home chefs wanting to create something that is particularly delicious and indulgent for special occasions.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n *By the way, <\/strong>if you’re looking for some new cookie sheets\/baking pans<\/strong> to replace for your kitchen, I recently came across the Perfect Nonstick Cookie Sheets \/ Baking Sheets Set<\/a><\/strong> that I got for myself and they work great! You can check out these Nonstick Cookie Sheet Set on Amazon!<\/p>\n\n\n\nAre Homemade Cookies Better For You?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n