
Nestle Toll House Morsels, Butterscotch
What You Should Know
Nestle Toll House Morsels, Butterscotch (11 oz) sit on the grocery store baking aisle alongside chocolate chips, cake mixes, frostings, and sprinkles, and are often cross-displayed near seasonal cookie-making displays. Shoppers reach for them on holiday baking trips, when planning cookie swaps, or when they want an easy way to add a sweet, caramelized note to cookies, oatmeal, bars, or warm dessert sauces. The Toll House name evokes decades of home-baking heritage and family rituals; the brand is positioned as a mainstream, approachable baking staple for busy home bakers and nostalgic cooks who want reliable, predictable results. Packaging and advertising lean family-friendly rather than premium, and the product uses familiar cues like references to butter and butterscotch flavor to create a comfort-food halo. On the label you will see ingredients that hint at both real dairy and industrial formulation: milk and butter appear alongside palm kernel oil, hydrogenated oils, emulsifiers, natural and artificial flavors, and color agents. There is no organic certification and no prominent natural or health claims; the bag emphasizes convenience and taste more than nutrition. In plain terms this is a highly processed baking ingredient made from refined sugars, vegetable fats, and flavorings. Sensory notes: small, glossy morsels that are firm at room temperature, soften and melt in batter or when heated, and deliver a sweet, buttery-caramel aroma and a smooth, candy-like melt. Typical uses include stirring into cookie dough, sprinkling on warm oatmeal, melting for candy, or simply snacking, often as part of family baking rituals or quick dessert projects.
Nutrition Facts
Ingredients
SUGAR,, PALM, KERNEL, OIL,, MILK,, NONFAT, MILK,, 2%, OR, LESS, OF, HYDROGENATED, PALM, OIL,, SOY, LECITHIN,, BUTTER,, CARAMEL, COLOR,, NATURAL, FLAVOR,, ARTIFICIAL, FLAVOR,, SUNFLOWER, LECITHIN,, PAPRIKA, OLEORESIN, (FOR, COLOR),, ACETIC, ACID..
Flagged Ingredients:
- •Palm Kernel Oil - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
- •Soy Lecithin - Processed emulsifier
- •Sunflower Lecithin - Processed emulsifier
- •Caramel Color - Artificial coloring
Dietary Labels
Ultra-Processing Assessment
Ultra-Processed
Why this score?
Contains multiple industrial ingredients and additives such as hydrogenated oil, palm kernel oil, emulsifiers, artificial flavors, and colorants, indicating ultraprocessing consistent with NOVA group 4.
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Common Questions about Nestle Toll House Morsels, Butterscotch
Healthiness can be a bit subjective! These morsels are definitely on the sweeter side, with 9 grams of added sugars per serving. If you're looking for a treat to sprinkle on top of your desserts or mix into cookies, they're a fun way to add flavor, but they shouldn't be your go-to for everyday snacking.
