Welcome to the ultimate Costco snack showdown! From viral TikTok treats to bulk-buy staples, we’ve analyzed lots of fan reviews to find the highest-rated treasures.
Grab a bigger cart and prepare your taste buds for these 15 must-try warehouse winners.
Kirkland Signature Peanut Butter Filled Pretzel Nuggets | $11.99
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Description: A massive jar of salt-dusted pretzel nuggets stuffed with creamy peanut butter.
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Taste: A perfect 50/50 salt-and-sweet balance; a “Muffin King” staple.
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Texture: Crunchy outer shell with a dense, smooth peanut butter center.
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Verdict: Ranked #1 in the Chips & Pretzels category. It’s the “GOAT” of Costco snacks.
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Rating: Buy (10/10)
Lotus Biscoff Cookies | $11.99
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Description: The iconic caramelized Belgian “airplane cookie.”
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Taste: Deep notes of brown sugar, cinnamon, and gingerbread.
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Texture: Incredibly thin, crisp, and snappy.
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Verdict: Ranked #1 in Cookies. Sophisticated and perfect for dipping in coffee.
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Rating: Buy (9/10)
Utah Truffles Dark Chocolate with Sea Salt | $34.99
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Description: Large dark chocolate truffles with a melt-away center.
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Taste: Decadent dark cacao balanced by sharp sea salt.
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Texture: A firm shell that yields to a silky, almost liquid interior.
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Verdict: Ranked #1 in Chocolates. Extremely rich; one is often enough.
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Rating: Buy (10/10)
Altoids Peppermint Mints | $14.99
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Description: The “Curiously Strong” mints sold in a 12-tin bulk pack.
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Taste: Intense, cooling peppermint that clears the sinuses.
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Texture: Hard, chalky, and slow-dissolving.
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Verdict: Ranked #1 Overall. A utility snack that “studiers of the world” always keep on hand.
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Rating: Buy (7/10)
Calbee Garlic Butter Shrimp Chips | $2.99
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Description: Large, airy chips made with 13.5% wild shrimp and seasoned with garlic butter.
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Taste: A savory umami bomb with a mild seafood sweetness.
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Texture: Light, puffy, and melts on the tongue.
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Verdict: A high-ranking favorite that YouTube reviewers call a “magical wonderland” of flavor.
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Rating: Buy (9/10)
Meiji Hello Panda Chocolate Cookies | $11.99
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Description: Small, hollow shortbread cookies printed with pandas and filled with chocolate cream.
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Taste: Mildly sweet with a classic cocoa flavor.
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Texture: Crunchy shell with a soft (not gooey) cream center.
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Verdict: A “very Costco” box containing multiple individual bags; great for kids.
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Rating: Buy (8/10)
Sonoma Creamery Pepper Jack Crisps | $12.99
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Description: Bite-sized snacks made from real baked cheese and peppers.
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Taste: Sharp, zesty, and packs a legitimate spicy kick.
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Texture: Brittle and crunchy, like the crispy edges of a grilled cheese sandwich.
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Verdict: Highly rated by the “Bulk Daddies” on Facebook for being a high-protein savory win.
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Rating: Buy (8.5/10)
Sugar Bowl Bakery Madeleine Cookies | $9.86
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Description: Traditional French cake-style cookies shaped like seashells.
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Taste: Lightly sweet with buttery, vanilla undertones.
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Texture: Soft, cakey, and moist—reminiscent of sweet cornbread.
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Verdict: Surprisingly fresh; Reddit suggests heating them for 10 seconds to level them up.
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Rating: Buy (8/10)
Kirkland Signature Milk Chocolate Almonds | $24.50
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Description: Roasted almonds drenched in a thick layer of Kirkland signature milk chocolate.
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Taste: Classic, high-quality milk chocolate with a nutty finish.
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Texture: A satisfying “pop” from the almond followed by smooth chocolate.
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Verdict: A dangerous “don’t leave me alone with the jar” snack.
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Rating: Buy (9/10)
Jelly Belly Jelly Beans | $15.99
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Description: A 4-pound jar featuring 44 individual flavors of gourmet jelly beans.
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Taste: A wild variety ranging from “Buttered Popcorn” to “Toasted Marshmallow.”
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Texture: Firm chewy shell with a soft, flavor-packed interior.
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Verdict: Ranked #2 Overall. A nostalgic staple, though polarizing for some.
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Rating: Buy (7.5/10)
Fit Crunch Chocolate Peanut Butter Whey Bars | $22.99
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Description: A 16-count pack of baked protein bars designed by Chef Robert Irvine.
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Taste: Surprisingly good for a fitness bar; tastes like a candy bar.
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Texture: Multi-layered with a soft core and a crunchy coating.
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Verdict: Ranked #3 Overall. One of the best-tasting protein options in the warehouse.
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Rating: Buy (8/10)
Kinder Bueno Hazelnut Bars | $14.99
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Description: Individual bars featuring a crispy wafer filled with hazelnut cream and covered in milk chocolate.
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Taste: Dominant hazelnut and milk chocolate; very sweet.
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Texture: Light, crispy, and exceptionally gooey in the middle.
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Verdict: A global favorite that has a massive following in Costco Facebook groups.
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Rating: Buy (9/10)
Nutty & Fruity Spicy Chili Tamarind Bites | $10.99
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Description: Chewy tamarind bites tossed in a spicy chili seasoning.
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Taste: A confusingly nice mix of spicy, tangy, and fruity.
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Texture: Very chewy and dense.
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Verdict: A unique find that stands out for those who want something other than chocolate or chips.
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Rating: Buy (7/10)
Bouchard Belgian Probiotic Dark Chocolate | $54.99
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Description: 72% Cacao dark chocolate pieces infused with probiotics for gut health.
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Taste: Deep, intense dark chocolate; surprisingly not bitter.
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Texture: Smooth and snappy.
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Verdict: The “healthy” choice for chocolate lovers; beat out Kinder in the review rankings.
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Rating: Buy (8/10)
Osulloc Matcha Pretzels | $7.64
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Description: Pretzel sticks coated in a thick layer of premium Jeju Island Matcha.
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Taste: Earthy, slightly bitter green tea balanced by a salty pretzel.
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Texture: Crunchy and smooth.
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Verdict: The “Sneaky Snack”—while delicious and trending on TikTok, it’s often a limited seasonal find!
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Rating: Try (7/10)
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