We'll be drinking a tall glass of Kirkland eggnog with this huge Costco cookie tray.
Costco Is Selling a GIANT Cookie Tray We’re Definitely Not Leaving Out for Santa
Updated Jan. 25, 2024
We have Costco to thank for keeping us satisfied with seasonal desserts this year. Thanksgiving wasn’t a wrap without Costco’s famous 4-pound pumpkin pie or the equally enormous 4-pound pecan pie. No matter how you chose to fill up, we can all agree it’s the Costco bakery that makes a membership really worth it. Now, we’re seeing another masterpiece from the bakery.
Ready a glass of your favorite spiked eggnog, because this giant Costco cookie tray comes with all of your favorites—and it’s the perfect snack for your Hallmark holiday movie marathon.
What’s on the Costco Cookie Tray?
It’s loaded with all the best Christmas cookies. Curb your crumbly cravings with a classic sugar cookie covered in sparkly, green sprinkles, or dunk a molasses cookie loaded with smooth icing into your coffee or eggnog. While it’s hard to tell exactly what’s on the tray, we know the tray has 86 total cookies and five different varieties ranging from red and green-sprinkled dough balls to cookies reminiscent of Mexican crinkle cookies. Yum!
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Before you buy this tray, be aware that it contains nuts, dairy and other common allergens. We don’t think Santa will have a hard time with this, but if you’ve got a cautious eater in your life, you’ll want to take a look at the ingredients list first. It’s a doozy!
How Long Will This Be at Costco?
You can score an 86-count cookie tray from your local Costco right now for just $18.99 a pop. If you’d rather have your tray delivered, it’s also available in some areas via Instacart. We can’t think of a tastier way to kick off Christmas—well, besides indulging in cookie or two while you crack open a Costco hot cocoa bomb.
The Best Cookie Recipes for a Homemade Tray
Buttery Spritz CookiesThis tender spritz cookie recipe is very eye-catching on my Christmas cookie tray. The dough is easy to work with, so it's fun to make these spritz cookies into a variety of festive shapes. This is hands down the best spritz cookie recipe ever. —Beverly Launius, Sandwich, Illinois
Ugly Sweater CookiesIf you're looking to one-up your ugly Christmas sweater from last year, it's time to break out these ugly sweater cookies. While the gingerbread cookie is a simple cutout, the icing will take a bit of patience. With practice, you'll be piping out the cutest ugly sweaters of the season.
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Pecan TassiesPecan tassies are a go-to for those who prefer a nutty flavor to peppermint or gingerbread around Christmastime. A major perk of these cookies is that they can be frozen. Simply bake them when you have free time in your busy holiday schedule and then thaw them in covered containers when you're ready to serve.
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Chocolate Lebkuchen Cherry BallsA good no-bake chocolate dessert could be just what you need around the holidays. This twist on traditional German lebkuchen has a cherry surprise on the inside and requires very few kitchen utensils (let's be real—who doesn't love a recipe that produces fewer dishes to wash).
Gingerbread Cutout CookiesYour family will linger around the kitchen when these homemade gingerbread cookies are baking. Make your life easier by rolling the dough directly on a piece of parchment dusted with confectioners’ sugar. Use the cookie cutter to create shapes and remove the excess dough. Then, slide the parchment onto the baking sheet and bake away!
Chocolate Reindeer CookiesLooking for Christmas cookie ideas that can include the family? Look no further than these easier-than-ever cookies. Set up a work space on your kitchen table with bowls full of candy eyes, broken pretzels, peanut butter cups and M&M's. Let the kids get creative decorating their own reindeer faces.
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Gingerbread Men CookiesGingerbread men are one a must-have around the holidays—and they make any run-of-the-mill cookie platter so much more adorable. If you can't get enough of this spiced holiday treat, host a whole gingerbread house party and decorate homes to display alongside your gingerbread men.
Raspberry RibbonsThese biscotti-shaped treats have a sweet surprise in the middle: a strip of raspberry jam spread across the center during baking. Once these Christmas cookies are cooled, drizzle over a vanilla glaze, let them cool and serve.
Swedish Butter CookiesThere's a good chance this whole batch will be eaten, but if there are leftovers, store them for three to five days or freeze for up to three months. When you're serving these Christmas cookies, pair them with a hot cup of tea or an after-dinner coffee.
Hot Chocolate CookiesIf a warm cup of hot cocoa is your go-to holiday treat, then you're definitely going to want to try this recipe. The marshmallow bits and hot cocoa mix play up the flavors you love—and they'll make your cookie jar all the more seasonal. The recipe calls for vanilla marshmallow bits, but if you're in a pinch, use mini marshmallows. Just keep in mind that mini marshmallows are softer than marshmallow bits, so they will melt while baking and won't have the same look and texture.
Cinnamon Roll MacaronsCinnamon rolls are one of those magical Christmas morning breakfasts. They make the house smell extra cozy and they're so easy to make when all you want to do is lounge with the family. Luckily, the macaron version of this irresistible breakfast treat takes just under an hour to make. Enjoy these macarons as a dessert or as a midday snack with a cup of coffee or tea. To switch up the flavor, swap out the cinnamon filling for a custard or ganache.
Grandma’s Raspberry RugelachAlthough rugelach is a Jewish dessert, it often finds its way onto many Christmas cookie platters. For those who don't love raspberry, try swapping the filling with an apricot jam instead. Before rolling up the dough, sprinkle the apricot jam with cinnamon sugar for a touch of spice.
Cinnamon Oatmeal CookiesOatmeal cookies are ideal for bakers who like to play around with flavors and add-ins. Have fun with these Christmas cookies by adding dried cranberries or chopped dates. You can even use old-fashioned oats instead of quick-cooking oats. To prevent your cinnamon oatmeal cookies from drying out and hardening right away, store them in an airtight container with a slice of bread. This will keep them soft and fresh for up to four days.
Lemon SnowdropsAlthough lemon is often synonymous with spring or summer, these snowdrop cookies add a pleasant tanginess to any Christmas cookie display. To save on time, make the cookies ahead and freeze them. When you're ready to serve, thaw the cookies in covered containers and make the filling fresh. Add a wintery touch by dusting the cookies with confectioners' sugar.
Cherry Chocolate Chunk CookiesLooking for small batch holiday cookie recipes? Consider your search over. These fudgy, chocolate cookies are studded with dried cherries and will make just enough to devour in one night (maybe two, if you're lucky).
Nanny’s Fruitcake CookiesDecember is full of food holidays and December 27 happens to be National Fruitcake Day. If you're still in a food coma from Christmas leftovers and don't want to bake a cake, try these fruitcake cookies instead.
Shortbread CutoutsBusy holidays often don't leave a lot of room for running around in search of special ingredients. If you're in a pinch, this cutout cookie recipe calls for minimum ingredients and minimal effort. The cookies themselves only use three basic ingredients, and the icing uses five.
Cherry SnowballsMaraschino cherries add an effortless garnish to classic cocktails, but have you ever tried them in cookies? These coconut-covered snowballs with a cherry inside will add a bite of sweetness to your Christmas cookie display.
Lemon Anise BiscottiWhether you like your daily cup of coffee in the morning or as a post dinner drink, you'll have to pair it with these lemon anise biscotti. You can keep them plain if you like a simple cookie to dip in your coffee, or you can drizzle these biscotti with lemon glaze and top with lemon zest. Once cooled and stored in an airtight container, they'll stay fresh for up to two weeks.
Chocolate Crinkle CookiesFor chocolate lovers who like easy recipes, these fudgy crinkle cookies will be your new go-to. To keep the rounded shape of crinkle cookies, remember to leave the ball of dough on the cookie sheet as is. Pressing the dough into a flat disk will result in flat cookies that don't crinkle as well.
Linzer TartsLinzer cookies but make them Nutella-filled instead of jam-filled? Absolutely. Though Linzer cookies take more detail work than your average cookie, the final result will be worth the effort.
Jelly-Topped Sugar CookiesAn easy way to spruce up a plain sugar cookie is to add a topping of your favorite jam or jelly. Jams are easy condiments to make at home, but if you want to save time, you can grab your favorites from a grocery store and get right into the Christmas cookie baking.
Scottish ShortbreadShortbread always seems to be a hit at Christmas, and it's no wonder why. With only three ingredients, you can bake a delicious batch of cookies. Don't forget to prick holes into the tops of these Christmas cookies so the steam from the melting butter has somewhere to escape.
Italian Rainbow CookiesYou can't get much more on-theme than with these beautiful Italian rainbow cookies. You'll need almond paste and food coloring to perfect them, but the rest of the ingredients might be things you already have around your kitchen. If you love a dessert that's more cake-like than cookie, then you need to try this Christmas confection.
No-Bake Christmas Wreath TreatsKids will love these no-bake marshmallow wreaths, and you'll love not having to get every mixing bowl and cooking sheet out of the cupboard. To get the shape just right, work quickly once you microwave and mix the ingredients. In about 20 minutes, you'll have adorable holly-specked wreaths to put in your cookie jar.
Coconut Cranberry YummiesThe cranberry bits and flaky coconut texture just can't be beat during the holidays. The cranberries add just the right amount of tartness and they'll be a great way to use up all your cranberries if you stocked up for the season.
Butter Pecan CookiesNutty cookies always seem to go over well around the holidays. If you're hosting a holiday cookie exchange, whip these up and have some fun with the recipe. You can brown the butter as an extra step and you can roll the cookies in sugar to add more texture and sweetness.
SnickerdoodlesSoft, pillowy snickerdoodles might be one of the coziest Christmas cookies ever. This recipe uses staple ingredients and pairs so well with a cup of black tea or coffee.
Almond Raspberry StarsChristmas cookie cutters are so fun to experiment with during the holidays. Why not use two sizes to create a decorative touch on a simple cookie? If you don't want to use stars, try a different shape like snowflakes or Christmas trees.
Gingerbread Cookies with Buttercream IcingWe have quite a few tips for decorating gingerbread cookies, and these are just the cookies to put your decorating skills to the test. Make the buttercream icing festive by adding red or green food coloring.
Hidden Mint MorselsMaking copycat Girl Scout cookies is fun way to enjoy your favorite treats even when they're not in season. While these minty morsels aren't an exact match for Thin Mints, they are pretty close. This recipe makes 10 dozen cookies, so bake these when you want to share with loved ones!
White Chocolate Macadamia Nut CookiesOur Test Kitchen found the best white chocolate chips, and you might want to grab them the next time you're at the grocery store. These cookies call for white baking chips and crunchy macadamia nuts. Besides the type of white chocolate, you can also choose your favorite macadamia nut, be it salted, roasted or plain.
Candied Fruit CookiesIf you've made snacks like oatmeal date bars before, you'll know how amazing the texture of dates are in baked goods. These candied cookies are filled with fruits like dates and cherries and sprinkled with bits of nuts for added crunch.
Cranberry Cookies with Browned Butter GlazeThe glaze on these cranberry cookies will set them apart from the rest of your Christmas confections. While the cookies are cooling, you can brown the butter before mixing in the remaining glaze ingredients. This will give the glaze a sweet nutty hint that will add depth to the fruity cookies.
Italian Christmas CookiesRicotta cheese recipes are delicious for dinner, but for dessert? That's a whole new story. These fluffy, soft cookies might just turn into your favorite big-batch Christmas cookies. Keep in mind when baking that lightly salted butter should be used if you want to retain the buttery flavor of the cookie. Unsalted or sweet butter could change the flavor.
Mom’s Buttermilk CookiesThere are so many uses for buttermilk, but one of our favorites has to be when it's used in Christmas cookies. If you don't have buttermilk, you can always substitute with white vinegar, lemon juice and milk.
Jeweled Coconut DropsYou can stick with raspberry preserves for these coconut Christmas cookies or you can grab different preserves to switch up the color. If you're not into fruit in your sweets, you can swap the preserves for chocolate.
Amish Sugar CookiesThere are a lot of uses for cream of tartar, but one of the most important ones in baking is that it prevents sugar from clumping together. Since sugar cookies—you know—use a lot of sugar, cream of tartar is a vital ingredient.
Vanilla Meringue CookiesMeringue cookies can be so adorable if you bake them right. If you've tried these and you're not sure why your cookies are looking flat, it could be because the egg whites are too cold or because you've added the sugar all at once instead of little by little. It takes time to get the hang of meringue!
Cream Cheese SpritzHomemade cookies are thoughtful gifts for neighbors, and these cream cheese spritz cookies will definitely bring the charm. Get your spritz press ready and in one hour, you can have 6 dozen cookies prepped and ready in cute winter tins to be passed out.
Homemade Chocolate ShortbreadShortbread cookies are fun and easy to make all year round, but they're a classic Christmas cookie. This recipe is for a chocolate version that can be spruced up with a layer of icing or turned into a sandwich cookie.
Peanut Butter Blossom CookiesWe'd be remiss to leave out a peanut butter cookie on this roundup of our favorite Christmas cookies. These blossom cookies are topped with a chocolate kiss and you can use light or dark brown sugar in the dough—whichever one you have on hand.
Santa’s Elf CookiesAre these the cutest Christmas cutout cookies you've ever seen? These little elves are sure to be a showstopper on a dessert table or as a gift for family and friends.
Easy Peanut Butter BallsIn only 20 minutes, you can have 4 dozen of these peanut butter balls ready to go. The best part is that they're only a 5-ingredient dessert, so not only are they quick to make, but the prep time is shorter than a lot of desserts.
Molasses Crackle CookiesMany cookie recipes are filled with butter, but these crackle cookies only call for 1/4 cup of canola oil, making it a nice lower-fat option. Unlike sugar cookies or gingerbread, these are meant to crackle a bit as they bake, so don't worry if the dough separates a bit.
Santa Claus CookiesNutter Butters but make them festive? We're here for it. You can definitely get the kids involved with decorating these easy cookies. Doesn't get much better than pre-baked cookies that you just have to dip and sprinkle!
Grandma Krause’s Coconut CookiesThis recipe calls for old-fashioned oats, so make sure you have those on hand before baking. Different types of oats affect baking textures and consistency, so stick with the recipe for a soft, chewy cookie.
Peppermint MeltawaysThese peppermint meltaways are so cute and they're perfect for sharing. This Christmas cookie is best when fresh, but they can be stored for up to three days if you have any left over.
Fruitcake Christmas CookiesGet your chef's knife ready for chopping! This fruitcake cookie recipe calls for a lot of chopped fruits and nuts, but the final outcome will be reminiscent of the fruitcake your grandma brought to Christmas dinner.
Holiday Rum BallsGoing to an adult Christmas party? Take these rum balls with and watch them disappear from the cookie platter. You can make these your own by rolling them in shredded coconut or cocoa powder instead of confectioners' sugar.
Tender Italian Sugar CookiesIf you're a fan of pairing sweets and wine after dinner, then you'll have to try these traditional Italian cookies. They pair so well with a pinot grigio and they're tiny enough not to be too filling.
Sugar CookiesThere are so many variations of sugar cookies out there, and you can't go wrong with any of them. This recipe calls for shortening and butter, so make sure you have both in your kitchen before you begin baking.
Pistachio Cream Cheese CookiesChristmas is such a fun time to play around with food coloring to make your holiday cookies that much more festive. Brighten up your cookie tray with these green pistachio cookies.
Christmas Tree CookiesIf you really want to wow your host this Christmas, all you have to do is show up with tiny edible Christmas trees. These Christmas cookies are the ultimate way to get in the spirit and let your creativity run wild in the kitchen.
Butterscotch Gingerbread CookiesIt can be hard to get creative with classic gingerbread, but this butterscotch variation does the trick. The sweet butterscotch mixed with the spiced gingerbread will have your house smelling heavenly!
Hungarian Walnut CookiesApart from all the health benefits walnuts have, they're also a tasty addition to cookies around the holidays. If you're in a pinch, the dough for these Christmas cookies can be make two days in advance.
Fig & Almond CookiesThere are never enough nutty, fruity desserts around Christmastime. They're ideal when served with post-dinner coffee or as a delicious midday snack. Make sure you wait until these cookies completely cool before drizzling with the glaze.
Thumbprint Butter CookiesIf you're looking for smaller batch cookies, these colorful thumbprint cookies will be perfect. Mix and match the preserves you use or keep them all uniform.
Date Swirl CookiesThese Christmas cookies are crisp on the outside and soft on the inside, and they're one of those desserts that look harder to make than they actually are. Make sure you save time for chilling: These cookies need to stay in the fridge overnight.
Originally Published: December 01, 2020
