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If you have aCostcomembership, you already know that their bakery rivals the best of the best.
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According to shoppers, here are 7 Costco bakery items that are better than homemade alternatives.
Croissants
One of the top favorites?
They defrost quickly and are so good!
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“Wow, these new almond croissants at Costco are incredible!
The almond flavor, texture, flakiness of the croissant are perfection!
Well done Costco Bakery,” the Instagram video is captioned.
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Cookies
The Costco bakery is famous for its extensive cookie selection.
Best kept secret from the Bakery."
Carrot Cake
Several shoppers are fans of Costco carrot cake, which is generally available around Easter.
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“Their carrot cake is amazing.
“Can never go wrong with the cheesecake at parties or dinners,“writesone Redditor.
Shoppers also love seasonal varieties, including the pumpkin flaovir in the falls.
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“Almost 5 lb (4lb 14oz) Pumpkin Cheesecake at@costcoPerfect dessert to bring to a party!
The cheesecake is so smooth and velvety.
I love it,” writes CostcoGuide.
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“Have been waiting a year for this to come back!
The flavor is so good!
It is worth more than $19.99.
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That’s a great deal for the quality and the amount you get!”
“The blueberry muffins are SO good (and very large) for the price!
“I LOVE the almond poppyseed ones so much,“addsanother.
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Other favorites include chocolate chunk and apple crumb.
Bagels
Even native New Yorkers recommend Costco bagels.
And don’t worry if it’s possible for you to’t eat the whole bag before expiration.
“The bagels are excellent to freeze!
I do suggest cutting them before freezing.
“These bagels defrost perfectly in just the microwave.
30 seconds is all they need.
But these dont get soggy!
They’re just perfect right away,“addsanother.