As Christmas and New Year are approaching, the annual end-of-year shopping season is in full swing. The holiday season signifies gatherings and parties, and any good party is incomplete without delicious food. Costco, a membership-based chain store in the United States, is a go-to destination for consumers looking to purchase affordable and high-quality holiday foods and drinks.
Despite favorable inflation data in the United States, food prices have not dropped. During the holiday season, many families and individuals are preparing for festive meals, including elaborate feasts. Apart from offering quality products at irregular discounts, Costco also rotates seasonal products.
The seasonal products currently available at Costco range from cozy blankets to gingerbread houses, various chocolates, and decorations for Christmas trees. From December through New Year, strolling through Costco evokes a strong sense of holiday cheer.
Here are some of the most worthwhile products to purchase at Costco from Christmas to New Year during this holiday season. The types and prices of products may vary depending on the location and time.
This round Belgium pastry filled with fresh vanilla cream is light and delicious, making it a delightful snack for holiday gatherings.
Costco’s cranberry walnut bread is beloved by members for a reason. This bread can be enjoyed toasted with butter, jam, or cream cheese, or used to make sandwiches. Imagine using leftover holiday dishes on a slice of bread; it’s a great choice.
Some internet users suggest heating the bread and adding savory Kerrygold butter, a pure Irish salted butter, for a delicious combination.
Need a quick dessert to bring to a party or use as a cake base? Ghirardelli Triple Chocolate Brownie Mix is a great option.
According to information on the Costco website, the brownie-making method is simple: preheat the oven to 160 degrees Celsius, mix the pre-made mix with eggs and water evenly, then bake in the oven for 45 minutes.
Members rave about the Kirkland Signature Irish Cream at Costco. Reddit users have listed it as one of their favorite Costco holiday products. They say this cream can make “amazing Irish coffees” and is “as good as Bailey’s.”
Bailey’s is made by adding sweeteners to fresh Irish cream, blending it with base spirits including Irish whiskey and other approved ingredients. The taste of this cream at Costco is similar to Bailey’s but at a much more affordable price, making it worth grabbing a bottle.
Bark refers to tree bark, and PepperMint Bark is a special form of thin mint chocolate, named so because it’s flat like bark. It is a Christmas-flavored treat.
Made of white and dark chocolates with crushed candy canes, it exudes a festive atmosphere. Costco’s peppermint bark has a mild peppermint flavor sprinkled with lots of crushed sugar on top. It manages to strike a delicate balance between the sweetness of white chocolate and bitterness of dark chocolate.
Because each piece is thin, you can enjoy the treat without overindulging, making it a great holiday gift as well.
Eggnog is a traditional holiday drink dating back hundreds of years, made with eggs (hence the name), milk, cream, nutmeg, and vanilla among other spices, with added rum, whiskey, and/or brandy.
According to one member, Promised Land eggnog is “inexpensive, delicious, and very rich.”
These cookies melt in your mouth, featuring a buttery taste, crispy pecan pieces, and a layer of luxurious powdered sugar, making them perfect as holiday gifts.
Hot chocolate bombs are a festive hit. Place a hot chocolate bomb in a cup, pour warm milk over it, and you have a delicious drink.
Costco sells hot chocolate bombs in various flavors, including cookies and cream, salted caramel, peppermint, and classic hot chocolate.
Christmas wouldn’t be complete without a gingerbread house. Costco offers pre-made gingerbread houses ready for decorating, with gingerbread cookies, icing, and a variety of candies from peppermint wheels to tiny stars.
These elaborate, ready-to-decorate gingerbread houses contain over 3 pounds of gingerbread, candy, and frosting, brimming with Christmas fun.
These kits make excellent gifts for family and friends, and are perfect for hosting gingerbread house decorating competitions.
No holiday party is complete without cake. Members rave about Costco’s fruitcake, calling it a “wonderful, classic, and cultural food.”
While some members complain about not seeing it on the shelves recently, others assure that the fruitcake will make an appearance every holiday.