11 Costco Dupes That Give Crumbl Cookies a Run for Their Mone

Cronuts. Artisanal cupcakes. Gourmet donuts. Each of these delicious confections have had their time in the culinary spotlight. Now it’s Crumbl Cookies that are dominating in the sweet treat space.

Fortunately, everyone’s favorite big box retailer has comparable alternatives in its food court, bakery, and warehouse shelves, often for a fraction of the cost.

And nothing could be easier than stocking up on delicious treats while you’re at Costco saving money on groceries . But are they as delicious as Crumbl’s elevated offerings? Let’s find out.

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1. Double Chocolate Chunk Cookie

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If you’re a regular at the Costco food court, you’ve noticed that they replaced the OG churro with a double chocolate chunk cookie. It’s comparable to Crumbl’s semi-sweet chocolate chunk offering, which wins in the softness department.

But thanks to more chocolate chips, a homemade taste, and superior chocolate pull, Costco takes the cake on this one — or, rather, the cookie, according to taste testers.

2. White Chocolate Macadamia Nut Cookie

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Found in Costco’s bakery section, their white chocolate macadamia nut cookie is a cult favorite. But can it hold a flame to Crumbl’s comparable offering?

Because Costco’s cookie doesn’t have uniform consistency when it comes to the distribution of nuts and chocolate chips, the winner this time is Crumbl, with a perfect flavor and texture balance.

3. White Chocolate Cranberry Cookie

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If you grab one of Costco’s white chocolate cranberry cookies fresh out of the container, they’re pretty comparable to Crumbl’s cranberry white chip option.

However, the consensus is that Crumbl has mastered the balance of cranberry tartness with white chocolate sweetness just a bit better than Costco.

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4. Oatmeal Raisin Cookie

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Arguably a controversial flavor in the cookie world, Crumbl has been known to throw down a delicious and consistent oatmeal raisin cookie.

This time we’re handing the medal to Costco, who over time has perfected their oatmeal raisin cookie recipe. It’s one of their best, thanks to its moist, chewy consistency and balanced, tart-to-sweet taste ratio.

5. David’s Reese’s Peanut Butter Cup cookie

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Costco carries a variety of David’s baked goods — a New York baking OG — in tins that include these huge, mouthwatering treats. The problem is that often, members say the cookies are in pieces, damaged by the shipping process.

That and Crumbl’s absolutely stellar comparable offering puts them on the top of this battle. It’s a favorite of many Crumbl aficionados.

6. David’s Butter Pecan Meltaways

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Crumbl’s pecan pie cookie is amazing, no doubt about it. But Costco carries David’s Butter Pecan Meltaways, and they are god-tier-level delicious, according to thousands upon thousands of reviewers.

Be careful if you bring them home, as word on the street is that they’re so addictive you’ll have a hard time stopping with just one — or one hundred.

7. David’s Double Chocolate Chip Cookie

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For true chocoholics, double chocolate chip Cookies are basically a sacrament. As for the David’s brand that Costco carries, reviewers praised them for being real crowd pleasers.

For that reason, they edge out Crumbl’s Dark Dream Cookie, which taste testers say lacked intensity, bitter contrast, and that essential sense of “Crumbl exclusivity.”

8. Ferrara's Bakery Cannolis

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Ferrara’s is a famous New York City bakery, and Costco sells a variety of their cannolis, large and small.

Crumbl’s cannoli cookie edges out the competition, however, thanks to its off-the-charts deliciousness. The shell on Ferrara’s cannoli was just too soft (though the cream was delicious), according to connoisseurs.

9. Ferrara's Bakery Rainbow Cookie

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On the flip side, Ferrara’s Rainbow Cookies is well-executed; they have a great texture, a delicious and classic flavor, and are “hauntingly deliciously memorable,” per reviewers.

They definitely outshine Crumbl’s Hawaii Rainbow Cake Cookie, which suffers from a lack of frosting and flavor after an unfortunate makeover that stole the magic.

10. Cheryl's Assorted Cookies

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Cute, classic, and frosted with buttercream, fans of Cheryl’s Assorted Cookies from Costco love gifting them to their moms as a springtime treat.

But when it comes to a classic sugar cookie with delicious frosting, Cheryl’s creations can’t keep up with Crumbl’s classic Pink Sugar Cookie. It’s so popular it’s a permanent menu staple!

11. S’mores cookie

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The s’mores cookies from Costco’s bakery have been called “dangerous” — they’re just that good. But the caveat is that taste testers put their cookies in an air fryer before eating them.

Meanwhile, Crumbl’s S’mores Cookie is nothing short of transcendent out of the gate, with a crispy crust and stretchy marshmallow center. Fans have called it literally perfect, so we’re giving Crumbl the win this time.

Bottom line

Let’s face it: Crumbl Cookies have disrupted the sweet treat space, and we’re here for all of that ooey, gooey goodness.

But sometimes, be it for budgetary reasons or matters of taste, a great Costco hack is their alternatives that give Crumbl a run for its money.

Fortunately for fans of both Costco and Crumbl, there are sure to be new offerings promising fun flavor experiences on the horizon. So make sure there’s room in your budget to explore all the yumminess ahead!

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