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M&M's Ice Cream Chocolate Cookie Sandwiches
Frozen Foods
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M&M's Ice Cream Chocolate Cookie Sandwiches

M&M'S
16 foz
Available at Foodtown
240
Calories
4g
Protein
23g
Sugars
190mg
Sodium
1g
Fiber
96
Ingredients

What You Should Know

M&M'S Ice Cream Chocolate Cookie Sandwiches arrive in a colorful 16‑oz freezer box and are displayed in the frozen novelty section alongside other ice cream sandwiches, pint ice cream tubs, and branded frozen novelties. You’ll often find them near family-sized frozen desserts and candy-branded frozen treats. These sandwiches fit impulse and event shopping — picked up for weekend movie nights, backyard parties, kids’ birthday celebrations, or a quick sweet finish to a summer picnic. The product leans on the cultural cachet of the M&M’S brand: candy-coated color, playful marketing, and broad family appeal. Target consumers are parents buying for children, teens, and nostalgic adults who remember the candy, with marketing that emphasizes fun, shareability, and bright visuals. The front label gives a celebratory, kid-friendly impression and highlights “real ice cream” while using bold colors and character-driven branding; there are no organic or natural certifications and the ingredient list includes artificial colors and flavors, so the packaging creates a health halo based on familiarity rather than nutrient quality. Processing context: this is a highly processed, multi-ingredient frozen novelty containing emulsifiers, gums, colorants, sweeteners, and stabilizers. Sensory notes: expect a sweet, creamy chocolate ice cream center with a soft, cookie exterior studded with small M&M’S candy pieces — a contrast of cold creaminess and slightly chewy cookie with occasional candy crunch. The ritual is casual and shareable: tear open the box, pull out individually wrapped or tray-separated sandwiches, and pass them around at gatherings or enjoy one as a single-serving treat.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1.0
Servings per Container: 4
Calories240
% Daily Value*
Total Fat10g13%
Saturated Fat5g25%
Cholesterol15mg5%
Sodium190mg8%
Total Carbohydrate36g13%
Dietary Fiber1g4%
Total Sugars23g
Added Sugars20g40%
Protein4g
* 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

SKIM, MILK,, SUGAR,, ENRICHED, WHEAT, FLOUR, (BLEACHED, WHEAT, FLOUR,, NIACIN,, REDUCED, IRON,, THIAMIN, MONONITRATE,, RIBOFLAVIN,, FOLATE),, CREAM,, PALM, OIL, CORN, SYRUP,, COCOA, POWDER, PROCESSED, WITH, ALKALI;, LESS, THAN, 2%, OF:, CHOCOLATE,, WHEY,, COCOA, BUTTER,, NATURAL, AND, ARTIFICIAL, FLAVORS,, BAKING, SODA,, SALT,, MOLASSES, LACTOSE,, MILKFAT,, SOYBEAN, OIL,, MONO, AND, DIGLYCERIDES,, AMMONIUM, BICARBONATE,, GUAR, GUM,, SODIUM, ACID, PYROPHOSPHATE,, CELLULOSE, GUM,, MONOCALCIUM, PHOSPHATE, COLORS, (INCLUDES, BLUE, 1, LAKE,, RED, 40,, YELLOW, 6,, YELLOW, 5,, BLUE, 1,, RED, 40, LAKE,, YELLOW, 6, LAKE,, YELLOW, 5, LAKE,, BLUE, 2, LAKE,, BLUE, 2),, BETA, CAROTENE,, SOY, LECITHIN,, DEXTRIN, CORNSTARCH,, CARRAGEENAN,, CARNAUBA, WAX,, VITAMIN, A, PALMITATE,, WATER..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • Soybean Oil - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
  • Soy Lecithin - Processed emulsifier
  • Mono and Diglycerides - Processed emulsifier
  • Blue 1 Lake - Artificial coloring
  • Red 40 - Artificial coloring
  • Yellow 6 - Artificial coloring
  • Yellow 5 - Artificial coloring
  • Blue 1 - Artificial coloring
  • Red 40 Lake - Artificial coloring
  • Yellow 6 Lake - Artificial coloring
  • Yellow 5 Lake - Artificial coloring
  • Blue 2 Lake - Artificial coloring
  • Blue 2 - 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 (corn syrup, palm oil, emulsifiers, gums, artificial colors/flavors) and is a ready-to-eat, reformulated product typical of ultra-processed foods.

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Common Questions about M&M's Ice Cream Chocolate Cookie Sandwiches

The term 'healthy' can be pretty subjective! While these cookie sandwiches are definitely a fun treat and pack a punch of flavor, they do contain a good amount of sugar and saturated fat. So, they're best enjoyed as an occasional indulgence rather than a staple in your daily diet.

Perfect For

movie-night
game-day-prep
birthday-party

Vibe:

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