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As A Die-Hard Costco Fan, These Are The 31 Holiday Items I'll Be Picking Up ASAP During My Next Shopping Trip

Costco during the holidays is my happy place.

I love a festive Costco run that takes the pressure off and still feels thoughtful. Give me low-lift appetizers that taste great, cheerful tins that double as gifts, and cozy drinks that make an ordinary night feel celebratory. This is my cart for the season: nostalgic favorites, new finds, and a few things I’ll be guarding until company arrives.

Costco Wholesale store exterior with large logo on building, featuring a stone facade and high roof
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1. 60-Count Holiday Cookie Tray

Assorted cookies in a clear plastic tray with chocolate chip, sprinkle, powdered sugar, and red velvet varieties displayed at a store
Sydney Martin

Perfect for the teachers’ lounge or the office kitchen. Set it out and watch morale rise. I still plate it nicely, but the win here is variety and zero stress when you’re juggling events and still want a “treat table” moment.

Price: $24.99

2. Pillsbury Ready-to-Bake Holiday Sugar Cookies

Pillsbury Holiday Shape Sugar Cookie Dough packaging with images of festive cookies and the Pillsbury Doughboy mascot
Sydney Martin

Pure nostalgia and kid joy. My crew picks the designs and “makes their own cookies” with zero mom interference. It’s the easiest way to let them be part of the holiday baking without turning the kitchen into a day-long project.

Price: $7.99

3. Celebrity Cranberry Cinnamon Goat Cheese

Hand holding a package of Celebrity cranberry cinnamon goat's milk cheese in a store aisle with cheese displays in the background
Sydney Martin

Soooo good. Sweet, cinnamon-spiced, and wildly snackable. It’s the star of a holiday cheeseboard and perfect for easy Christmas-week lunches while the “big meal” is still hours away.

Price: $6.99

4. Kirkland Signature Peppermint Bark

Person holding a container of Kirkland peppermint bark in a store aisle with stacked festive tins in the background
Sydney Martin

I’m a chocolate-peppermint girl through and through. This bark lives on our hot cocoa bar, sneaks onto dessert boards, and doubles as a quick little bite when you need a minty pick-me-up.

Price: $16.99

5. Stonemill Kitchens Creamy Cranberry Jalapeño Dip

A hand holds a container of Stonemill Kitchens' Creamy Cranberry Jalapeño Premium Dip in front of a store display with more of the same product
Sydney Martin

My husband’s ride-or-die. He once told a stranger in the aisle how he was counting down until it hit shelves again. He thought she mentioned it, but was horrified to find out she never brought it up at all. Yes, I still tease him. With crackers, it reads sweeter; with salty pretzels, the heat wakes up. It's good on basically anything.

Price: $8.99

6. Kelsen Danish Butter Cookies

Danish butter cookies in decorative tins featuring winter scenes. Each tin holds 1 lb of cookies, with a display of multiple tins stacked
Sydney Martin

Simple and perfect. I love one or two with a Hallmark movie after the kids go to bed. They are just sweet enough without tipping you over the edge.

Price: $19.49

7. Amylu Cranberry & Jalapeño Chicken Meatballs

Box of Amylu Cranberry & Jalapeño Chicken Meatballs; gluten-free, with no antibiotics or added nitrites
Sydney Martin

Meatballs are a universal language. These are kid-friendly with a seasonal twist and work as party apps or tucked into a festive lunch box with fruit and crackers.

Price: $14.79

8. Kirkland Signature European Cookies with Belgian Chocolate

A person holds a Kirkland European Cookies tin with Belgian chocolate, featuring assorted cookies on the packaging, in a store setting
Sydney Martin

A choose-your-own-adventure tray of dipped, drizzled, and layered cookies in every shape. It makes a dessert spread look intentional in about five seconds.

Price: $15.99

9. Nonni’s Thin Addictives Cranberry Almond Thins

Box of Nonni's Cranberry Almond Thin Cookies, featuring real fruit and 100 calories per serving, with 25 packs for on-the-go
Sydney Martin

Crisp, lightly sweet, and a little tart. Lovely on a cheeseboard or set out with morning coffee when you’ve got houseguests.

Price: $9.99

10. Custom Made Meals Bacon, Goat Cheese & Date Dip

Person holding a packaged Bacon, Goat Cheese & Date Dip in a store. Background shows more dip containers on the shelf
Sydney Martin

All the flavor of bacon-wrapped dates without skewering 60 of them. Warm, tangy, a little smoky, and exactly what you bring to a Favorite Things party.

Price: $11.99

11. Lindt Teddy Holiday Share Pack

Person holding a Lindt Teddy chocolate box featuring a festive winter scene with teddy bears and Santa Claus
Sydney Martin

Great for stockings, lunchboxes, class parties — you name it. They’re cheerful, portioned, and somehow still feel like a treat every single time.

Price: $9.99

12. Cuisine Innovations Wagyu Beef Skewers

Boxes of bacon-wrapped Wagyu beef skewers with garlic and herbs, labeled "Perfect for Parties," displayed for sale
Sydney Martin

Bite-sized party protein without calling a caterer. Juicy, easy, and gone fast.

Price: $18.79

13. Pressed Juicery Spiced Apple Cider

Person holding a bottle of pressed spiced apple cider in a store aisle with more bottles on shelves in the background
Sydney Martin

This is a guaranteed empty bottle at our house. Warm it up, and your home will smell like Christmas in 10 minutes.

Price: $8.79

14. Choco Lake Dubai-Style Chocolate Kunafa Pistachio

A hand holds a bag of Choco Lake Dubai Style Chocolate, labeled "Kunafa Pistachio," with milk chocolate and crunchy kunafa pistachio filling
Sydney Martin

Crispy kunafa, pistachio, and chocolate. A conversation piece for your dessert board. The “wait, what is that?” bite that keeps things interesting.

Price: $15.99

15. Stockmeyer Rotating Music Tin with Caramel-Filled Butter Biscuits

A person holds a tin of cookies labeled "Rotating Music Tin" in a store aisle, with packaging featuring caramel-filled butter biscuits
Sydney Martin

It plays music while you snack. A total “grandma’s house at Christmas” moment that doubles as decor.

Price: $10.99

16. Sierra Nevada Celebration Fresh Hop IPA

Boxes of Sierra Nevada Celebration Fresh Hop IPA are stacked in a store aisle, surrounded by other alcoholic beverages
Sydney Martin

Seasonal without being gimmicky. It’s crisp and hoppy, playing well with chili nights or a salty snack board.

Price: $29.99

17. Cranberry Raspberry Spindrift

Spindrift sparkling water display in a store, featuring 24-pack boxes of Cranberry Raspberry flavor with real squeezed fruit
Sydney Martin

If it says cranberry, I’m in all winter. It keeps even your water feeling festive, and it’s great as a quick spritzer with a splash of bubbly.

Price: $14.99

18. Sanpellegrino Italian Sparkling Drinks Zero

Sanpellegrino Zero sparkling drinks in 24-pack boxes are stacked in store. Travel brochures and cruise offers visible in the background
Sydney Martin

Bright, seasonal flavors that look pretty in a glass. I keep a bucket chilled so guests can build simple mocktails on their own.

Price: $15.49

19. Kirkland Signature Egg Nog Liqueur

Bottles of Kirkland brand egg nog liqueur are displayed on a store shelf
Sydney Martin

A true dessert pour. Rich, custardy, and already spiked, so you just chill, shake, and dust with nutmeg. Serve this after dinner when the board games come out, and no one wants to fuss with cocktails.

Price: $11.99

20. Darigold Egg Nog

Person holding a carton of Darigold Classic Eggnog in a store, with other cartons visible on the shelf
Sydney Martin

Cozy and kid-approved. Thick, creamy, and perfect for cocoa bars, cookie-decorating nights, and mornings when you want “holiday” in a mug. I’ll thin it with a splash of milk for lighter sipping or steam it for a latte vibe.

Price: $5.99

21. Tropical Cranberry Moscato

A hand holding a bottle of Tropical by Luca Bosio Cranberry Moscato wine in a store, with boxes of the same wine in the background
Sydney Martin

An older gentleman stopped me in Costco to tell me this is the only thing his wife will drink. I asked if it tasted “Christmas-y” with a name like Tropical, and he said "very." Fruity, bubbly, and party-friendly.

Price: $9.99

22. Bourbon Barrel Aged Crown Maple Syrup

A hand holds a bottle of Crown Maple Syrup labeled as bourbon barrel aged, surrounded by other bottles on a store shelf
Sydney Martin

This only pops up in winter, and we stock up. It’s deep, a little oaky, and makes Christmas morning pancakes feel like an event.

Price: $15.99

23. Kirkland Signature Praline Pecans

Jar of Kirkland praline pecans on a store shelf, surrounded by similar jars stacked with visible labels
Sydney Martin

We always had spiced pecans around at Christmas growing up. These are toasty and caramelized. Great by the handful, on salads, or over ice cream.

Price: $13.99

24. Guiltless Gourmet Roasted Chestnuts

Boxes of organic roasted chestnuts labeled "Guiltless," featuring a countryside image
Sydney Martin

Nothing says Christmas like warm chestnuts. Heat them gently and snack, or chop and toss with Brussels sprouts, fold into stuffing, or scatter over mashed sweet potatoes for a cozy upgrade.

Price: $7.69

25. Cuisine Innovations Steakhouse-Style Mushroom Filet Mignon en Croute

Boxes of beef en croute with visible packaging showing mushroom and filet mignon filling wrapped in puff pastry, stacked on a shelf
Sydney Martin

Mini beef pastries that taste fancier than the effort required. Add a little horseradish cream and watch them disappear.

Price: $18.99

26. David’s Cookies Butter Pecan Meltaways

Round box of David's Cookies butter pecan meltaways, shown held over store shelf, featuring text and image of powdered cookies
Sydney Martin

Powdered-sugar snow on tender pecan cookies. Ideal for cookie tins, neighbor drop-offs, or sneaking while you wrap gifts at midnight.

Price: $11.99

27. Kirkland Signature Belgian Luxury Chocolates

Store display of Kirkland Belgian Luxury Chocolates in shiny, decorated boxes with price labels above
Sydney Martin

What is December without a chocolate assortment? Half the fun as a kid was picking one and hoping for your favorite. This is my bring-to-dinner box. Polished pralines and caramels that taste special, not just sweet.

Price: $22.99

28. Anthon Berg Chocolate Liqueur Selection

Box of Anthon Berg chocolate liqueurs featuring miniature bottles of spirits next to chocolates
Sydney Martin

Little boozy chocolate bottles with lots of flavors, so everyone finds their thing. Put them out after dinner, and it turns into a very fun 21-plus moment.

Price: $29.99

29. Houdini Wood Gift Tray

Gift basket with various gourmet snacks, sauces, and a large ribbon on top. Items include crackers, sauces, and dipping pretzels
Sydney Martin

Set this down, and it’s instantly part of the party. The wood tray looks polished on a buffet, and the mix of sweet-and-savory snacks gives everyone something to grab while you’re pouring drinks. After the food is gone, the tray sticks around for cheeseboards, cocoa bars, or corralling holiday odds and ends. A great host gift when you want both useful and festive in one move.

Price: $65.99

30. Houdini Kosher Rope Gift Basket

Gourmet gift basket with assorted snacks, sauces, and treats displayed in a store, wrapped with a dark bow
Sydney Martin

An easy, inclusive gift that still feels special. The rope basket is sturdy and pretty, the treats are clearly labeled, and it reads thoughtful without you having to assemble anything. Bring this to office potlucks, teacher lounges, or neighbors so the whole crew can snack happily. Bonus: The basket is a keeper for blankets or toys once the snacking is over.

Price: $54.99

31. Houdini Chocolate Variety Knit Gift Basket

Gift basket filled with gourmet snacks like cookies and cocoa. It's wrapped in clear plastic with a green bow, displayed on a holiday-themed shelf
Sydney Martin

All the cozy, all the chocolate. The knit basket looks like a winter sweater, and the assortment inside is exactly what people reach for after dinner. Add a ribbon and a little sprig of rosemary and call it done. The basket itself becomes cute storage for mittens or hot cocoa fixings later.

Price: $51.49

That’s my holiday cart: kid-joy cookies, easy apps that actually taste special, festive sips, and a few “set it down and it looks intentional” gifts. If you’re grabbing just one thing, make it the 60-count cookie tray for instant sharing. If you’re grabbing two, add the cranberry jalapeño dip and don’t look back.

What’s your must-grab Costco holiday item, and how do you serve it? Drop it in the comments.

Feel free to tag me on Instagram @sydneyinsuburbia with your haul, too!

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