The 10 Best Things to Buy at Costco This December

There's no better time to shop at Costco than holiday time. And whether you're grabbing a pre-made appetizer for a holiday party, loading up on your household staples before family comes or grabbing chips and dip for the Christmas Day, the warehouse store has got you covered. We scoured the internet to find the hottest new products people cannot wait to get their mitten-covered hands on this month. Read on for the top 10 December Costco finds. 

1. Simple Mills Sweet Thins

Available in three flavors in a resealable 14oz bag and perfect for anytime snacking or alongside your favorite sweet dip (like this pecan pie number), these delicious crunchy little bites are made with watermelon seed flour, cashew flour, sunflower seed flour and flax and sweetened with coconut sugar. If you're in the Midwest and Northwest, look for the Chocolate Brownie flavor now; Texas locations will get them in February. Honey Cinnamon is available in the Northwest starting in January and the Mint is available now in Northwest Costco locations.

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2. Country Archer Turkey Mini Sticks

A delicious lower-calorie alternative to their popular beef sticks, these mini turkey sticks are perfect for throwing in your bag for on-the-go fuel as you navigate the holiday shopping crowds. With a hint of rosemary, these are getting quite the following on social media, too with commenters on TikTok scouring their local clubs for the 28-stick bag and saying they're so tasty, the whole family loves them: "Lol anytime we go to the pantry for them our dog does too 🤣." They're available in the Southeast and Bay Area Costcos this month.

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3. Dalgona Candy

For fans of the Netflix hit Squid Game (and the new release Squid Game: The Challenge) comes this Costco exclusive that lets you get a taste of the show. The 8-pack of embossed candies costs $11.69, but doen't come with pins to (hopefully) win the challenge of completely scratching out the design without breaking the candy. You also won't know which shape is embossed into your candy until you open the packaging—shapes include circles, stars, umbrellas or triangles. Commenters are trading tips online on how to win this at-home version.

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4. Oatly Oat Milk Four-Pack

For holiday guests who don't do dairy, look no further than this amazing deal at Southeast Costcos this month. With a smooth-as-silk texture and just a hint of sweetness, Costco fans are loving this new addition to their club's walk-in fridge. Bonus: Oatly is nut- and gluten-free and is non-GMO too.

Redditors are definitely on board with this non-dairy bulk buy. "Something was calling me to check out the dairy section...and I found THIS. I was trying so hard to stay composed 😂" said one Oatly fan. The four-count case of 64 oz. bottles are available at 50 Costco locations in Alabama, Florida, Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee and Texas.

5. Spindrift Cranberry Raspberry

Joining the rotation of their regular lemon, lime and grapefruit variety pack, Spindrift has a new seasonal flavor that's just perfect for your holiday party: Cranberry Raspberry. It's great as-is or used as a mixer for a boozy or booze-free drink. You can find the mega pack at nationwide Costcos through the holiday season. Redditors have been trading Spindrift cocktail recipes for a while, with some saying they pair nicely with vodka, which might be the easiest cocktail ever.

6. Kirkland Breakfast Sandwiches

If you've been looking for a dupe for your favorite Starbucks breakfast sandwiches, Kirkland has you covered. The 8-pack has individually wrapped, fully-cooked sandwiches stacked with egg, cheese and applewood-smoked bacon on a spiral butter croissant. The easy breakfast option already has a strong fan following over on Reddit. "Looks like a Starbucks breakfast sandwich," says one Redditor. "It pretty much is," says another. "It tastes exactly the same" and "for 1/10th of the price!" We're sold! Find them in the freezer case for $15.99.

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7. Sanders Peppermint Dark Chocolate Sea Salt Caramels

If you're looking for a hostess gift or need something sweet and easy to add to your dessert spread, the tubs of Sanders Peppermint Dark Chocolate Sea Salt Caramels will do the trick. Joining their sea salt and dark chocolate caramels, the 18 oz holiday gift tubs are made with small-batch caramel and are $7.69 at Costcos nationwide through January. There are some serious Sanders fans on Reddit too, with people saying things like "I can’t pass them up at regular price and I would probably pay double for them."

8. Mini Gingerbread Cakes with Vanilla Frosting

If you're tasked with bringing a dessert to your holiday gathering, check out the 6-pack of mini gingerbread cakes for $8.99 in the bakery section. The molasses-flavored cake has a little chocolate gingerbread person on top for extra cuteness. Commenters on Reddit and TikTok can't wait to get their hands on this seasonal specialty. "We sprinkled some gingerbread cookie crumbs on ours last year to kick up the flavor," suggested one person. "I recently found these at Costco and they are really good!" added another.

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9. Pitaya Foods Immunity Blend

Wintertime is also prime cold and flu time. Luckily, one of the newest drops at Costco this month is the Pitaya Foods 3-pound Immunity Blend (which includes dragon fruit, passion fruit and mango). Each individually wrapped 8 oz serving is packed with vitamin C, fiber and antioxidants and is the brightest shade of pink when blended into a smoothie. Commenters on TikTok love the smoothie packs, saying "I love dragon fruit so much and I got those packs and I just eat it like that" and "[They're] so good...this girl on TikTok added some lime and Tajin...can't stop eating them like that." They're available now for $9.99 in California Costco stores.

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10. La Terra Fina Cranberry Jalapeno Dip

The holidays are also prime dip season, and Costco has a new addition that you might want to add to your must-try list.

"I usually will get their artichoke Spinach Dip, but took a gamble trying this one. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED! It's not really spicy at all, but the jalapeño flavor does come through the sweetness of the cranberry. Never had a flavor combo like this but it's very delicious" says one Redditor about this new dip found in the refrigerated case.

The sweet-and-spicy appetizer can be used as a dip, a sandwich spread or even a filling if you're creative in the kitchen. We're thinking it would be great spooned into those cute little phyllo cups you can find in the freezer section. The almost 2-pound tub will easily feed a crowd and the unexpected flavor will have them coming back for more. "So good. My FIL and I wait every year for this to come out. We then eat the whole thing over the holidays!! So excited it’s back."

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