Lucy’s Cookies are Deliciously Dairy-, Egg-, Nut- and Gluten-Free

Lucy’s Cookies was taken over by Westminster Crackers in 2017 and brought back to shelves under new management and production. The cookies are reportedly the same formula, but their packaging has changed. So I’ve left up my photos that show the actual cookies, but added current product packaging images.

Cookies are my favorite dessert – thick, soft, chewy cookies to be exact. I actually shunned crunchy biscuits of any kind, until I met Lucy’s Cookies. Personally, I think it’s pretty darn impressive and convenient that I was won over to the crispy side by cookies that happen to be vegan, gluten-free AND nut-free (and made in an allergen-safe bakery). It’s true – I like Lucy’s Cookies far better than their butter-laden, wheaty, distant cousins (so does my husband!), and I LOVE how many flavors they have. Variety is the spice of life, no?

Tasting Notes for Lucy’s Cookies

Regardless of the flavor variety, all Lucy’s Cookies have a few taste traits in common: surprisingly buttery undertones, a slight oat-y vibe from the flour base, sweet but not overly-sugary, and relatively light yet crispy. They are also semi-petite in size, allowing you to enjoy three cookies per serving. As for the individual flavors, here was my take:

Chocolate Chip

Though you can’t compare these crispy little gems to the infamous big softies, they have their own special charm that I adored. And though the cookies are somewhat modest in size, they pack in regular (not mini) dairy-free chocolate chips!

Ingredients: lucy’s blend™ (gluten-free oat, garbanzo/chickpea, potato starch, tapioca, sorghum and fava flours), organic cane sugar*, vegan chocolate chips (sugar, unsweetened chocolate, dextrose, cocoa butter, soy lecithin and natural vanilla extract), soy milk* (contains carrageenan), molasses*, sustainable palm fruit oil, expeller pressed canola oil, olive oil, filtered water, sunflower lecithin, non-dairy lactic acid, baking soda, vanilla extract*, potassium bitartrate, baking powder, xanthan gum, salt, calcium carbonate, annatto extract color, cellulose gum.

Nutrition (per 3 cookies): 130 calories, 5g fat, 20g carbs, 2g fiber, 12g sugars, 2g protein.*

Chocolate Chocolate Chunk

Thick but light and crunchy semi-sweet chocolate cookies with surprise bursts of delicious, deep dark chocolate throughout.

Ingredients: organic cane sugar*, lucy’s blend™ (gluten-free oat, garbanzo/chickpea, potato starch, tapioca, sorghum and fava flours), vegan chocolate chunks (unsweetened chocolate, sugar, dextrose, soy lecithin, natural vanilla extract), soy milk*(contains carrageenan), cocoa, molasses*, sustainable palm fruit oil, expeller pressed canola oil, olive oil, filtered water, sunflower lecithin, non-dairy lactic acid, baking soda, vanilla extract*, baking powder, potassium bitartrate, xanthan gum, salt, calcium carbonate, annatto extract color, cellulose gum.

Nutrition (per 3 cookies): 130 calories, 5g fat, 21g carbs, 1g fiber, 13g sugars, 1g protein.*

Cinnamon Thins

These Lucy’s Cookies were filled with spiced snickerdoodle-ish taste that reminded me a bit of Cinnamon Toast Crunch.

Ingredients: organic cane sugar*, lucy’s blend™ (gluten-free oat, garbanzo/chickpea, potato starch, tapioca, sorghum and fava flours), soy milk* (contains carrageenan), sustainable palm fruit oil, expeller pressed canola oil, olive oil, filtered water, sunflower lecithin, non-dairy lactic acid, baking soda, potassium bitartrate, cinnamon, baking powder, xanthan gum, salt, calcium carbonate, annatto extract color, vanilla extract*, cellulose gum.

Nutrition (per 3 cookies): 130 calories, 4.5g fat, 21g carbs, 2g fiber, 13g sugars, 2g protein.*

Ginger Snap

Super crisp, gently buttery and with an addictive ginger warmth that sneaks up on you.

Ingredients: lucy’s blend™ (gluten-free oat, garbanzo/chickpea, potato starch, tapioca, sorghum and fava flours), organic cane sugar*, soy milk* (contains carrageenan), molasses*, sustainable palm fruit oil, expeller pressed canola oil, olive oil, filtered water, sunflower lecithin, non-dairy lactic acid, ginger, baking soda, potassium bitartrate, baking powder, vanilla extract*, xanthan gum, salt, calcium carbonate, annatto extract color, oil of lemon, red pepper, gluten-free vinegar, cellulose gum.

Nutrition (per 3 cookies): 120 calories, 4.5g fat, 18g carbs, 1g fiber, 9g sugars, 2g protein.*

Lemon Goodness

These Lucy’s Cookies have a subtle lemon zestiness with little candied ginger bursts throughout. I actually had some fun experimenting with these in recipes, too. I made these awesome (if I do say so myself) No Bake Lemon Cookie Granola Bars and used the leftover Lively Lemon Icing to make the sandwich cookies pictured below – so good!

Ingredients: lucy’s blend™ (gluten-free oat, garbanzo/chickpea, potato starch, tapioca, sorghum and fava flours), soy milk*(contains carrageenan), molasses*, sustainable palm fruit oil, expeller pressed canola oil, olive oil, filtered water, sunflower lecithin, non-dairy lactic acid, oil of lemon, lemon fruit, baking soda, potassium bitartrate, baking powder, vanilla extract*, xanthan gum, salt, ginger, calcium carbonate, annatto extract color, cellulose gum.

Nutrition (per 3 cookies): 120 calories, 4.5g fat, 18g carbs, 1g fiber, 9g sugars, 2g protein.*

Oatmeal

I was expecting more of an “oaty” texture, but these were crispy cookies with just a slight variation in texture, perhaps from partially ground oats. As an oat fan, I was still in heaven.

Ingredients: lucy’s blend™ (gluten-free oat, garbanzo/chickpea, potato starch, tapioca, sorghum and fava flours), organic cane sugar*, soy milk* (contains carrageenan), molasses*, sustainable palm fruit oil, expeller pressed canola oil, olive oil, filtered water, flavoring and citric acid from non-gmo corn, sunflower lecithin, non-dairy lactic acid, baking powder, xanthan gum, salt, calcium carbonate, annatto extract color, cellulose gum.

Nutrition (per 3 cookies): 120 calories, 4.5g fat, 18g carbs, 1g fiber, 9g sugars, 2g protein.*

Sugar

These Lucy’s Cookies made me crave a big mug of tea. Each bite was like a sweet, buttery biscuit dusted with delightful sugar crystals.

Ingredients: organic cane sugar*, lucy’s blend™ (gluten-free oat, garbanzo/chickpea, potato starch, tapioca, sorghum and fava flours), soy milk* (contains carrageenan), sustainable palm fruit oil, expeller pressed canola oil, olive oil, filtered water, sunflower lecithin, non-dairy lactic acid, baking soda, potassium bitartrate, baking powder, xanthan gum, salt, calcium carbonate, annatto extract color, vanilla extract*, cellulose gum.

Nutrition (per 3 cookies): 130 calories, 4.5g fat, 21g carbs, 1g fiber, 13g sugars, 2g protein.*

More Flavors of Lucy’s Cookies

• Superfruit
• Superfruit Chocolate
• Chocolate Merry Mint (Seasonal)
• Holiday Sugars (Seasonal)
• Pumpkin Patch (Seasonal)
• Snack ‘n Go Packs – The ingredients, taste, and texture are the same as the corresponding full-size cookies. They are just mini sized and packaged in single-serve bags.

Sadly, they discontinued the Maple Bliss flavor.

The Facts on Lucy’s Cookies

Price: $4.99 per 5.5-ounce box

Certifications: Lucy’s Cookies are Certified Kosher Pareve, Certified Gluten-Free, Certified Vegan, and Non-GMO Verified.

Dietary Notes: By ingredients, Lucy’s Cookies are dairy-free / non-dairy, egg-free, gluten-free, nut-free, peanut-free, vegan, and vegetarian.*

For More Product Information: Visit the Westminster Bakers website at www.westminstercrackers.com.

*Always read the ingredient and nutrition statement prior to consumption. Ingredients, processes, and labeling are subject to change at any time for any company or product. Contact the company to discuss their manufacturing processes if potential allergen cross-contamination is an issue for you. No food product can be guaranteed “safe” for every individual’s needs. You should never rely on ingredient and allergen statements alone if dealing with a severe food allergy. 

Best crunchy cookies

Rated 5 out of 5

August 25, 2020

I’m not usually a crunchy cookie fan, but these are delicious. Great flavors and nice texture.

Alisa Fleming