8 Things To Know Before Ordering Cookies From Costco

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Costco is known for its oversized bakery items, from decadent cakes and indulgent pies to its famously chewy chocolate chunk cookies and freshly baked buttery croissants. Whether you're hosting a party, preparing for the holidays, or simply looking to satisfy your own sweet tooth, the warehouse offers plenty of options. You can order fresh-baked cookies in bulk, arrange a party tray for your next gathering, or pick up a box of Kirkland Signature cookies to keep in the pantry.

And ordering cookies from Costco has never been easier. There are even ways to order your favorite cookies online or get your hands on bulk cookie dough to bake at home. However, there are a few things worth knowing before placing your order to have the best experience, including how to customize your purchase, which varieties are available, and what makes some of Costco's most popular cookies different from others.

For several years, Costco has offered a Holiday cookie tray that comes with a variety of seasonal flavors, but starting in 2026, the warehouse added a standard 60-count cookie platter that could be ordered year-round. This party tray comes with three popular flavors: 24 Chocolate Chunk, 18 Oatmeal Raisin, and 18 Double Nut, which features macadamia nuts and cashews. This impressive tray of 60 cookies costs just $22.99 and is perfect if you're hosting the holidays, a party, or a work event. For just $0.38 per cookie, it's a hard deal to beat.

The platter can be ordered through the app by simply selecting your warehouse location and scheduling a time for pickup. Or, you can order online with Costco Same Day delivery. If the 60-count is a little more than you bargained for, the store also offers the same flavors in a smaller 24-pack tray.

There are two simple ways you can order cookies from Costco: through the app and online with Costco Same Day Delivery. Under the "Warehouse Ordering" feature in the Costco app, the store offers ordering options for custom cakes, deli items, and cookie trays. You simply select your warehouse, schedule the date you'd like to pick them up, and provide your phone number to place the order.

Or, if you're in a pinch and don't have time to make a stop at the warehouse, you can order the cookies right to your door by using Costco Same Day Delivery. This member perk allows you to conveniently place an order and receive a delivery that same day, and sometimes in as little as one hour. However, some customers warn that prices may be higher for delivery compared to in the warehouse. The store will continue to offer the paper form in-store for those who would rather place bakery orders in person.

In addition to the fresh-baked cookies available in the bakery, the store offers several varieties of Kirkland Signature boxed cookies as well. These make excellent holiday treats or party favors. One of the seasonal offerings that is popular among members is the Kirkland Signature European Cookies with Belgian Chocolate. This holiday tin features an assortment of European-style cookies, including shortbread, chocolate-dipped biscuits, cream-filled rounds, and more for $22.99.

Another popular boxed cookie option is the Kirkland Signature Walkers Shortbreads, featuring deliciously buttery shortbread cookies in three shapes for $28.99. These cookies have longer shelf lives than the cookies from the Costco bakery and require little to no prep, so they're ideal for the busy host looking to please their guests. They are available in-store (though availability may vary by time of year and location) or can be ordered through Costco Same Day Delivery.

If you've ever perused the bakery section of Costco, you've likely seen or smelled the bakery behind the scenes, where Costco team members bake many of the delicious breads, cakes, cookies, croissants, and other baked goods displayed on the floor. If you order these bakery cookies, they are baked fresh the same day of your order.However, that doesn't mean the cookies are necessarily made from scratch.

According to several Costco bakery employees, the cookies, along with several other popular baked items, are not made from scratch at the warehouse bakery. One employee wrote on Reddit, "It's a mix of 'from scratch' and frozen items. When I say 'from scratch' it's usually a provided dry mix that water, eggs, oil, vanilla, etc. is added to ... We get frozen cookie dough and bake the cookies." The dough itself is not made in-house; considering how popular many of these cookies are, customers don't seem to mind.

If you are a big fan of Costco's popular chocolate chunk cookies, but want to prolong their shelf life or feed an army, some locations actually sell the cookie dough in bulk. These enormous boxes come with 120 perfectly pre-portioned chocolate chunk cookie dough pucks that are ready to bake. If you're a fan of the classic thick, chewy cookies that come loaded with chocolate chips, you can make them in your own kitchen right at home.

However, these might be hard to come by at your local Costco warehouse. Some shoppers have been able to buy the cookie dough at their regular warehouse by asking bakery employees, but not all locations carry them. The cookie dough pucks in bulk can be found at select Costco Business Centers in the frozen aisle. Or, you can order online through Costco Business Delivery, though availability will vary depending on location. Pro tip: Leave them in the oven for a couple of extra minutes if you want them baked to perfection.

Although there are several Kirkland Costco cookies that rank highly among customers, the chocolate chunk cookies are some of the most popular, which is likely why the party trays offer more of this variety than any other flavor. Members appreciate that these buttery, soft cookies have the perfect amount of chew. They are packed with large chocolate chunks and are sweet without being overwhelmingly so. Plus, in true Costco fashion, they are incredibly oversized.

Shoppers online find it hard to stop at just one. One Redditor wrote, "They are exactly what I want in a chocolate chip cookie. The perfect mix of chewy and chocolate. I eat one and my brain starts itching and trying to negotiate for one more. They are too good." Costco's chocolate chunk cookies are perfect for hosting because they do not last long before being devoured.

In addition to the Kirkland bakery and boxed cookie varieties, you can order some popular brand names as well. For instance, Ferrara's Bakery Rainbow Cookies are a unique tricolor, small-batch cookie sold in 1.5-pound boxes. One customer on the Costco site described them as having a "strong almond marzipan taste and delicious thin layer of chocolate casing." Plus, these cookies can be frozen for up to six months.

Another popular brand available for order are David's Cookies, which come in a few varieties depending on seasonality. The Butter Pecan Meltaways are a highly popular holiday treat, earning 4.7 stars across more than 11,000 reviews. Or, for chocolate fans, there is a brownie and chocolate chip cookie combo pack. Ferrara's and David's cookies are available to order through 2-day shipping or same-day delivery, depending on location and availability.

Although they may look similar, Costco's food court and bakery chocolate chunk cookies are made with different ingredients and have noticeable differences in size, texture, and calories. The food court's Double Chocolate Chunk Cookie is a massive, warm treat that contains 750 calories, compared to just 210 calories per cookie for the bakery's Kirkland Signature Gourmet Chocolate Chunk Cookies.

The difference comes down to more than portion size. According to a Costco employee on Reddit, the food court cookies are made with butter, while the bakery cookies use oil. This gives the food court version a rich, buttery flavor, crispy edges, and a soft, gooey center. It also features bittersweet and semisweet chocolate chunks, which help balance its sweetness. Meanwhile, the bakery cookies have a softer, consistently chewy texture and a sweeter flavor. Both have earned plenty of fans among Costco members, but if you prefer a warm, indulgent dessert, the huge food court cookie may be worth the splurge.