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Pillsbury Chocolate Chunk Salted Caramel Cookie Dough 14 oz
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Pillsbury Chocolate Chunk Salted Caramel Cookie Dough 14 oz

Pillsbury
14 oz
Available at Foodtown
140
Calories
1g
Protein
12g
Sugars
170mg
Sodium
1g
Fiber
73
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Pillsbury Chocolate Chunk Salted Caramel Cookie Dough is presented as a grab-and-bake convenience item you’d find in the refrigerated dough/pastry case, shelved near ready-to-bake biscuits, crescent rolls, pre-made pie crusts and other refrigerated dessert doughs. In the pantry of American grocery culture it functions as a quick solution for spontaneous baking: a 14‑oz packaged tub bearing bright Pillsbury branding that signals familiarity and ease. It’s aimed at families and busy home bakers who want indulgent, crowd-pleasing cookies without the measuring and mixing — the marketing leans into nostalgia (easy family treats, weekend baking) and convenience (ready-to-bake). The label highlights familiar cues rather than health credentials: prominent flavor descriptors (chocolate chunk, salted caramel), playful branding, and no organic or non-GMO certification; minor “contains eggs” and nutrition facts sit plainly on the side. Processing context: this is a highly processed, ready-to-bake dough made from enriched bleached flour, added sugars, palm oil, emulsifiers and flavorings. Sensory details emphasize the experience: plump semisweet chocolate chunks and soft caramel bits suspended in pale, tender dough that yields chewy centers and golden-browned, slightly crisper edges when baked. The aroma is sweet-buttery with toasted caramel and chocolate notes. Rituals include slicing or scooping onto a baking sheet, the quick oven countdown, and serving warm cookies for after-school snacks, parties or an easy dessert — often paired with milk or ice cream. It’s positioned as quick comfort and indulgence rather than a health-forward choice.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 0.5
Servings per Container: 12
Calories140
% Daily Value*
Total Fat6g8%
Saturated Fat3g15%
Cholesterol5mg2%
Sodium170mg7%
Total Carbohydrate20g7%
Dietary Fiber1g4%
Total Sugars12g
Added Sugars12g24%
Protein1g
* 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, Bleached, (Wheat, Flour,, Niacin,, Iron,, Thiamin, Mononitrate,, Riboflavin,, Folic, Acid),, Sugar,, Semisweet, Chocolate, Chunks, (Sugar,, Chocolate, Liquor,, Cocoa, Butter,, Soy, Lecithin,, Natural, Flavor),, Palm, Oil,, Caramel, Pieces, (Dextrose,, Sugar,, Bleached, Enriched, Flour, [wheat, Flour,, Barley, Flour,, Niacin,, Iron,, Thiamin, Mononitrate,, Riboflavin,, Folic, Acid],, Palm, Oil,, Salt,, Natural, Flavor,, Modified, Corn, Starch,, Caramel, Color),, Water,, Contains, 2%, or, Less, of:, Molasses,, Eggs,, Baking, Powder, (Baking, Soda,, Sodium, Aluminum, Phosphate),, Salt,, Artificial, Flavor..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • Palm Oil - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
  • Soy Lecithin - Processed emulsifier
  • Artificial Flavor - 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 refined and modified ingredients (bleached enriched flour, palm oil, modified corn starch), added sugars, emulsifiers and artificial/natural flavors typical of ultra-processed foods, formulated for convenience and long shelf/handling stability.

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Common Questions about Pillsbury Chocolate Chunk Salted Caramel Cookie Dough 14 oz

Well, 'healthy' can be a bit subjective! This cookie dough is definitely a treat, clocking in at 12 grams of added sugar per serving. If you're looking for a sweet indulgence now and then, it fits the bill, but it’s not exactly a superfood.

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