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Chips Ahoy! Cookies, Candy Blast
Snacks, Chips & Dips
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Chips Ahoy! Cookies, Candy Blast

Chips Ahoy!
12.40 oz
Available at Foodtown
170
Calories
1g
Protein
11g
Sugars
110mg
Sodium
1g
Fiber
105
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Chips Ahoy! Cookies, Candy Blast is a brightly packaged, family-oriented snack cookie that sits on the grocery cookie and sweet snack aisle alongside other mainstream packaged cookies, snack bars, and candy. The 12.40 oz resealable bag is aimed at grab-and-go shoppers stocking lunchbox staples, party supplies, or pantry treats. It reads as an everyday indulgence for parents buying for children or for adults seeking a sweet, nostalgic cookie with extra colorful flair. Brand positioning leans on classic American cookie heritage — Chips Ahoy! is marketed as familiar, playful, and convenient, with candy-coated morsels adding a kid-focused visual pop. Label claims are modest: the package highlights crunch and candy pieces, lists “natural and artificial flavor,” and notes kosher certification and a resealable tab, but it does not make organic or health claims; bright colors and mascots create a strong kid-friendly halo. In plain terms, this is a highly processed snack cookie built from refined flours, multiple added sugars (including high fructose corn syrup), hydrogenated fats, artificial colors, emulsifiers and flavorings. Sensory cues: the cookies are crisp and crunchy with chocolatey fudge chips and hard, candy-coated morsels that add a sugary snap and colorful crunch; aroma is sweet, cocoa-forward with buttery, baked notes. Rituals include packing in lunchboxes, dunking in milk, sharing at parties, or pairing with ice cream for an easy dessert. Nutrition per serving (170 calories, 11 g sugars, 110 mg sodium) supports its role as an occasional treat rather than a healthful staple.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 2
Servings per Container: 10
Calories170
% Daily Value*
Total Fat9g12%
Saturated Fat5g25%
Sodium110mg5%
Total Carbohydrate22g8%
Dietary Fiber1g4%
Total Sugars11g
Added Sugars11g22%
Protein1g
* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Ingredients

Unbleached, Enriched, Flour, (Wheat, Flour,, Niacin,, Reduced, Iron,, Thiamine, Mononitrate, [Vitamin, B1],, Riboflavin, [Vitamin, B2],, Folic, Acid),, Palm, Oil,, Sugar,, Fudge, Chips, (Sugar,, Hydrogenated, Vegetable, Oil, [Palm, Kernel, and/or, Palm, Oil],, Cocoa, [Processed, with, Alkali],, Dextrose,, Soy, Lecithin,, Artificial, Flavor,, Nonfat, Milk),, Candy, Coated, Morsels, (Sugar,, Hydrogenated, Palm, Kernel, Oil,, Cocoa,, Cocoa, [Processed, with, Alkali],, Dextrose,, Whey,, Titanium, Dioxide, [for, Color],, Confectioner's, Glaze, [Carnauba, Wax,, Shellac,, Beeswax],, Yellow, 5, Lake,, Blue, 1,, Red, 40, Lake,, Soy, Lecithin,, Yellow, 5,, Red, 3,, Blue, 1, Lake,, Blue, 2, Lake),, High, Fructose, Corn, Syrup,, Leavening, (Baking, Soda,, Ammonium, Phosphate),, Salt,, Soy, Lecithin,, Caramel, Color,, Natural, and, Artificial, Flavor..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • Palm Oil - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
  • Hydrogenated Palm Kernel Oil - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
  • Soy Lecithin - Processed emulsifier
  • Yellow 5 Lake - Artificial coloring
  • Blue 1 - Artificial coloring
  • Red 40 Lake - Artificial coloring
  • Yellow 5 - Artificial coloring
  • Red 3 - Artificial coloring
  • Blue 1 Lake - Artificial coloring
  • Blue 2 Lake - Artificial coloring
No Seed OilNo EmulsifierNo Additive

Dietary Labels

This product is not vegan, is not gluten-free, and is not organic.

Ultra-Processing Assessment

NOVA Score:4 / 4

Ultra-Processed

Why this score?

Contains multiple industrial ingredients and additives (hydrogenated oils, high fructose corn syrup, artificial colors and flavors, emulsifiers, confectioner's glaze) and is manufactured into a ready-to-eat packaged snack, fitting the ultra-processed category.

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Common Questions about Chips Ahoy! Cookies, Candy Blast

Well, 'healthy' can be a bit subjective, right? These cookies are definitely a treat — they’re high in sugar and contain added sugars, but if you're looking for a fun snack to enjoy occasionally, they fit the bill. Just remember, everything in moderation!

Perfect For

back-to-school
movie-night
road-trip

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