This Bakery Treat May Be The Best New Item At Costco In 2026 So Far

2026 is a great year so far for Kirkland Signature offerings, and the bakery section's raspberry-filled cookies, which started showing up at outlets around mid-March, is one of the best items yet. They're soft, sugar dusted, and have a smooth, sweet, lightly-tart center. The thick, cakey dough has some comparing them to jelly donuts, while others find them closer to fruit tarts or festive Linzer cookies. They have summer fruit and holiday season vibes rolled into one. Fans of the discontinued yet similar Kirkland Signature raspberry crumble cookies are also happy, with one Redditor saying, "OMG these are finally back???? Hallelujah!!!"

Available as a 15-pack for $10.99, the treats (at 310 calories each) are bigger than Kirkland Signature butter sugar cookies (which won our grocery store sugar cookie competition). The texture is slightly different, too. "It's not the standard sugar cookie. It's a little bit drier and softer," explained one Reddit user. While they're not the ideal pick-up-and-go type of treat because of their delicate, somewhat crumbly texture, customers have found lots of creative ways to enjoy them.

Not everyone is a fan of the excessively tender crumb. One Reddit user expressed that the confection felt too squishy or like it wasn't baked. The mushy texture has led to widespread experimentation, with air frying coming out as the best way to enhance them. Even one of those who appreciated the softness agreed, "I've air fried them and eaten them just out of the box. Air frying is the way to go." However, you should let them rest for a few minutes after air frying to allow the dough to firm up completely.

Warming isn't the only way forward, however, and some shoppers storing the cookies discovered an alternative. "We wrapped them in parchment and froze. Actually really good still frozen," remarked one Redditor. More decadent iterations have also appeared, with someone else recommending people add chocolate syrup or whipped cream on top. They also hinted at making an ice cream cookie sandwich or even deep frying them. Another Redditor, meanwhile, suggested a quicker method: "Microwaved for 20 seconds so it's warm and gooey then add a scoop of vanilla ice cream."