Taking stock of what the year has delivered is always a pleasure. 2026 offered a quirky mix from Costco, featuring some unusual items, a handful of familiar favorites returning, and, of course, top-tier picks. That’s why we’re here. These are the standout finds we’ve uncovered at Costco so far in 2026.
Doughlicious Chocolate-Chip Cookie Dough Gelato Bites
We sampled several offerings from Doughlicious, but only one flavor really matters for Costco—and luckily, that happens to be our top pick for this list. Doughlicious’s chocolate chip variety brings together a little bit of everything. A velvety vanilla gelato is complemented by texture from the chips and the outer cookie shell.
Kirkland Signature Cinnamon Croissants, Twice-Baked
These croissants exuded promise the moment you laid eyes on them. Costco takes its iconic, generous croissant, slices it open with precision, and fills it with a rich, buttery cinnamon-sugar cream. It’s the stuff of dreams, already legendary in flavor, yet it stays gently sweet. They strike the perfect balance of cozy warmth that eases the transition into autumn.
Kirkland Signature Cookie-Bar Cake
We still can’t stop thinking about this beauty we tasted back in February—yet in the calendar it still sits in 2026. Even if our neighborhood Costco shelves no longer stock the Kirkland Signature cookie-bar cake, it remains unforgettable. The dessert layers a mousse with chunks of cookie dough between chocolate and vanilla cake layers. The lighter vanilla layer tempers the deep chocolate to create a harmonious bar cake we’re eagerly awaiting Costco to bring back.
King’s Hawaiian Aloha Bakes French Toast Breakfast Squares
It still feels surreal to those of us who tried it. Costco delivered something beyond expectation: tender King’s Hawaiian rolls transformed into a French toast bake. The bake is neatly divided into little squares for easy snacking. I don’t know what we did to deserve them, but I am grateful Costco brought these into our lives this year.
Kirkland Signature S’mores Cookies
A classic that still shines. Costco’s s’mores cookies anchor the late-summer season for good reason. True to their name, they form the perfect base for a quintessential summer s’more. Toast a marshmallow, give your cookies a short warm-up, and you’ve got the most mouthwatering creation imaginable. Our time with these in 2026 may be ending, but I’m eagerly looking forward to their return in 2027. At least we have motivation to keep going!
