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Hershey's Cookies 'n' Creme Candy Bar
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Hershey's Cookies 'n' Creme Candy Bar

HERSHEY'S
1.55 oz
Available at Foodtown
220
Calories
3g
Protein
20g
Sugars
115mg
Sodium
1
Ingredients

What You Should Know

HERSHEY'S Cookies 'n' Creme full-size candy bar is the familiar, individually wrapped white-crème bar studded with crunchy chocolate cookie pieces that you’ll spot in multiple corners of an American grocery store. Expect to find it in the candy and chocolate aisle, on checkout endcaps and in seasonal displays for Halloween, Valentine's Day, and Easter, often shelved near other Hershey varieties, novelty chocolate bars and baking toppings. It suits quick snacking trips, party candy bowls, movie nights, road trips and holiday treat-stocking; shoppers buy it for impulse grabs, trick-or-treat collections and to add a crunchy-sweet accent to desserts. Hershey’s positions the bar as an accessible, family-friendly indulgence — a mass-market, nostalgic brand that markets broadly to kids, teens and adults looking for a familiar comfort treat. Packaging leans playful and recognizable, with no prominent organic or “all-natural” claims on mainstream SKUs; this particular product is kosher certified (noted on-pack), but otherwise framed as a fun candy rather than a health food. The label and marketing convey indulgence and sharing rather than nutrition; common heuristics like “made by a trusted chocolate brand” create a minor health halo for some shoppers despite the sugar content. In plain terms this is a highly processed confection: formulated with refined sugars, flavored creme, and manufactured cookie inclusions. Sensory notes: intensely sweet white creme that softens on the tongue, contrasted by gritty, crunchy chocolate cookie bits; the ritual is unwrapping, snapping off sections and sharing pieces, or using small broken pieces as dessert toppers. The Nutrition facts reflect a treat-sized impact (about 220 calories, 20 g sugars, 115 mg sodium).

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1.0
Servings per Container: 1
Calories220
% Daily Value*
Total Fat11g14%
Saturated Fat7g35%
Cholesterol5mg2%
Sodium115mg5%
Total Carbohydrate28g10%
Total Sugars20g
Added Sugars17g34%
Protein3g
* 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

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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?

This candy bar is an ultraprocessed product made from refined sugars, flavored creme and manufactured cookie pieces with additives and emulsifiers typical of NOVA Group 4 products.

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Common Questions about Hershey's Cookies 'n' Creme Candy Bar

Well, that depends on your definition of healthy! This candy bar is definitely a treat, with 220 calories and 20 grams of sugar per serving. If you’re looking for a quick sweet fix or a nostalgic snack, it fits the bill, but it’s not exactly a health food. Think of it as an indulgence rather than a staple!

Perfect For

movie-night
road-trip
holiday-baking

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