Friendly's Ice Cream, Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough

Friendly's Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough ice cream is a classic supermarket frozen dessert: a roomy 48 fl oz tub of creamy vanilla-like ice cream studded with chocolate chips and soft cookie dough chunks. You'd find it in the frozen desserts section alongside other pint and family-size tubs, near novelty ice cream bars, frozen novelties, and dessert toppings like hot fudge and sprinkles. It reads like a nostalgic, family-oriented treat — the label leans on Friendly's scoop-shop history ("Scooping since 1935") and its farmer-owned Dairy Farmers of America connection, positioning it as a friendly, neighborhood indulgence rather than a premium artisanal product. The packaging and flavor (cookie dough + chocolate chips) are clearly aimed at families and kids, with an emphasis on sweetness and fun rather than health claims; there are no organic or explicit “natural” certifications, though the ingredient list includes “natural flavors” and color from annatto and turmeric. In plain processing terms it’s a manufactured ice cream product with added stabilizers, emulsifiers, sweeteners, and inclusions. Sensory notes: dense, creamy dairy base with soft, slightly chewy cookie dough pieces and crunchy/chocolatey chip bursts; the tub is scoopable from freezer-to-bowl and encourages dessert rituals — family movie nights, birthday cake accompaniment, or straight-from-the-tub indulgence. It fits into everyday American grocery culture as an accessible comfort dessert that trades artisanal pretension for familiarity, convenience, and a reliably sweet, textural experience.