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Keebler Shortbread Classic Sandies
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Keebler Shortbread Classic Sandies

Keebler
11.20 oz
Available at Foodtown
160
Calories
2g
Protein
7g
Sugars
95mg
Sodium
37
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Keebler Shortbread Classic Sandies are a familiar sight in the cookie aisle of American supermarkets, typically shelved alongside other packaged cookies, crackers and family snack staples and near other Keebler varieties. The box — often bright and approachable with the Elves branding — signals a family-oriented, nostalgic snack. These buttery shortbread rounds are positioned as an everyday indulgence: a childhood comfort, a pantry staple for lunchboxes, after-school snacks and casual entertaining. Marketing leans on the Keebler elves and a storybook heritage, targeting parents buying for kids and adults seeking a nostalgic treat; label claims like “made with rich butter” and “no high-fructose corn syrup” create a simple health halo without organic or natural certification. On the ingredient list you’ll find enriched wheat flour, sugar, soybean and palm oil, real butter, eggs and flavorings — a commercial baked product that is shelf-stable and mass-produced. Sensory notes: thin, crisp-edged shortbread with a tender, crumbly melt-in-your-mouth texture and a pronounced buttery sweetness; a light, sandy crumb that leaves a pleasant residue on the lips. Packaging is a cardboard box with an inner protective sleeve or bag to keep the cookies intact — designed for easy pantry storage and casual sharing. Ritual uses are many: dipped in milk or coffee, stacked into ice cream sandwiches, or placed on a cookie tray at gatherings. In plain terms this is a processed, convenience-oriented baked good made for quick, shareable moments rather than scratch baking at home.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 2
Servings per Container: 10
Calories160
% Daily Value*
Total Fat9g12%
Saturated Fat4g20%
Cholesterol10mg3%
Sodium95mg4%
Total Carbohydrate20g7%
Total Sugars7g
Added Sugars7g14%
Protein2g
* 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

Enriched, Flour, (Wheat, Flour,, Niacin,, Reduced, Iron,, Vitamin, B1, [Thiamin, Mononitrate],, Vitamin, B2, [Riboflavin],, Folic, Acid),, Sugar,, Soybean, and, Palm, Oil,, Butter, (Cream,, Salt),, Contains, 2%, or, Less, of, Eggs,, Salt,, Vanilla, Flavoring,, Baking, Soda,, Soy, Lecithin..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • Soybean Oil - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
  • Soy Lecithin - Processed emulsifier
No Seed OilNo Emulsifier

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 refined enriched flour, added sugars, industrial oils, emulsifier (soy lecithin) and flavoring — characteristics of ultra-processed foods produced through industrial formulations rather than basic culinary preparations.

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Common Questions about Keebler Shortbread Classic Sandies

The Shortbread Classic Sandies can be a tasty treat, but calling them 'healthy' really depends on your perspective. They contain enriched flour and added sugars, which means they’re more of an indulgence than a health food. If you’re looking for a quick snack to satisfy a sweet tooth, they could hit the spot, but keep in mind they're not a substitute for whole foods.

Perfect For

movie-night
road-trip
back-to-school
game-day-prep

Vibe:

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