
Pillsbury Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough 16.5 oz
What You Should Know
Pillsbury Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough (16.5 oz) is the familiar refrigerated tub you’ll find in the bakery or refrigerated dough aisle, slotted near other ready-to-bake items like biscuit dough, crescent rolls, and refrigerated pie crusts. Shoppers reach for it during quick grocery runs for weekend treats, after-school baking with kids, or when a last-minute dessert is needed for a dinner party. The brand leans heavily on nostalgia and family-friendly positioning: the smiling Pillsbury Doughboy, bright packaging and simple product photography signal comfort, approachability and kid-focused appeal—Pillsbury markets convenience and shared moments rather than artisanal ingredients. The label often highlights “enriched” flour and simple usage instructions but carries no organic certification; it also lists “artificial flavor,” and there are no prominent natural or health-focused claims, though some consumers read “enriched” as a health halo. In plain processing terms, this is a ready-to-bake, highly processed refrigerated dough formulated for consistency and shelf stability. Sensory-wise, the dough is soft and scoopable straight from the chilled tub, sugary and buttery on the nose; baked cookies deliver a tender interior with crisping edges and melty chocolate chips, offering a warm, home-baked ritual. Packaging is practical and refrigerated—designed for short-term storage and easy scooping—inviting quick preheat-and-bake moments. Cultural context: Pillsbury occupies an enduring place in American grocery culture as an easy shortcut to nostalgic, indulgent baking—ideal for spontaneous celebrations, family baking nights, or anyone wanting reliable results without measuring or mixing.
Nutrition Facts
Ingredients
Enriched, Flour, Bleached, (Wheat, Flour,, Niacin,, Iron,, Thiamin, Mononitrate,, Riboflavin,, Folic, Acid),, Sugar,, Chocolate, Chips, (Sugar,, Chocolate, Liquor,, Cocoa, Butter,, Soy, Lecithin,, Natural, Flavor),, Palm, Oil,, Water,, Canola, Oil., Contains, 2%, or, Less, of:, Molasses,, Eggs,, Baking, Powder, (Baking, Soda,, Sodium, Aluminum, Phosphate),, Salt,, Artificial, Flavor..
Flagged Ingredients:
- •Canola Oil - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
- •Palm Oil - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
- •Soy Lecithin - Processed emulsifier
Dietary Labels
Ultra-Processing Assessment
Ultra-Processed
Why this score?
The product is a ready-to-bake refrigerated dough containing refined/enriched flours, added sugars, vegetable oils, emulsifiers and artificial flavor—formulation and industrial processing place it in NOVA group 4 (ultraprocessed).
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Common Questions about Pillsbury Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough 16.5 oz
Well, 'healthy' can be a bit subjective! The cookie dough packs a sweet punch with 11 grams of added sugars per serving, which is definitely on the higher side. If you're craving a treat every now and then, it’s fine in moderation, but if you’re looking for a daily snack, you might want to consider something with more fiber and less sugar.
