Costco's Crispy Chocolate Chip Cookies May Be A Perfect Tate's Copycat
Costco is known for many things — one of them is churning out their own "Kirkland Signature" versions of snacks and products that take America by storm. It's one of the ultimate destinations for grocery store goers to search for hidden gems and find new favorites amid the many, many shelves.
With entire blogs and social media accounts dedicated to "Costco finds," there's a reason why these delectable goods fly off the shelves (and into the ether) to become viral. In the case of popular "copycats", Costco's version is not only usually a much better deal than its most comparable grocery store counterpart, but often, many fans feel it's even better than the original.
And that seems to be the case with one of Costo's hottest new items: Kirkland Signature Thin & Crispy Chocolate Chip Cookies. If you're a Tate's Bake Shop Cookies fan, or just someone who prefers their chocolate chip cookies extra crispy and delicious ... you may want to book it to Costco ASAP.
Why this Kirkland Signature Tate's dupe is totally worth it
Kirkland Signature Thin & Crispy Chocolate Chip Cookies aren't necessarily new — but you may notice them back on shelves at your local Costco, and their rediscovery is causing a resurgence of admiration online. Of course, this is somewhat unsurprising, since everybody loves chocolate chip cookies. However, for many netizens on Reddit, these chocolate chip cookies seem to be something extra special.
So what do they taste like? These Costco brand cookies, dubbed "a Tate's dupe" by one Redditor, are getting praise for being a store-bought, packaged cookie that tastes close to homemade: a perfectly crisp cookie that's deliciously buttery and crumbly without being dry or overly sweet (per CostCuisine). These delicious sweets are also available for purchase in mini size, which many fans seem to prefer. Like with many of the world's tastiest treats, it would seem people like these cookies bite-sized.
And when pitted against the beloved green bag of Tate's cookies that you see in your grocery store aisles, it's hard not to favor Costco based on cost alone. A 7-ounce package of Tate's will run you around $6, but in typical Costco fashion, you'll get way more bang for your buck with Kirkland Signature Thin & Crispy Chocolate Chip Cookies. They're available in either a box of 30 small bags (about 1 ounce each) or a 24-ounce bag, both for around $13. This means you'll pay anywhere from 43 cents to 54 cents per ounce as opposed to 85 cents per ounce for Tate's.
More Costco finds that the internet can't get enough of
Lucky for us, there's an abundance of popular Costco items that live up to the hype, and they're well worth the money you'll spend on them. In fact, if you know how to pick and choose your treats the right way, you'll actually wind up saving money, too. Here are some recent hits and tried and true favorites to look out for next time you peruse the shelves of everyone's favorite warehouse store.
Costco's bakery continues to be a fan favorite for its sweet confections and cost-effective creations. The newest sweet-and-savory bites that shoppers can't wait to get their hands on? Costco's Cherry & Cheese Pastries, which have a Greek yogurt cream cheese and cherry filling with an apricot glaze, seem to have garnered a particularly sizable number of fans across social media.
If you're a thin mints fan, you might also try Costco's Girl Scout Thin Mints Chocolate Pretzels for the collab you never knew you needed. Or if you're feeling festive for Valentine's Day, you'll find Le Chic Patissier Valentine Macarons and Nuovo Italian Four Cheese Ravioli — adorable red and white heart-shaped ricotta pockets — that you can share with your special someone.