6 Costco Finds That Make Perfect Holiday Gifts (Starting at $28)

This time of year, the warehouse turns into a winter wonderland.

The entrance of a Costco Wholesale store featuring a red bow decoration on the building

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As the holidays rapidly approach, chances are that you still have some gift shopping to do (if you've done any at all). Whether you have a huge family or a few close friends to shop for, Costco is a surprisingly solid destination for gifts—especially if you're surrounded by a circle of food lovers.

From charcuterie-packed gift baskets to kitchen appliances, here are seven Costco finds for novice cooks, food pros, and people who just love to eat. Pick up one of these warehouse deals for your next holiday get-together. 

Electric griddle cooking hamburgers with cheese and onions with a tray underneath containing cooked bacon

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Bella Griddle With Warming Tray ($39.99)

For anyone who has a big family, this extra-large griddle is an excellent way to make that happen on the weekends. It's nonstick, making it perfect for flawlessly flipped pancakes and scrambled eggs, and also boasts a dishwasher-safe warming tray that'll keep food fresh until it’s ready to be eaten.

A person arranging a wooden box filled with various edible items such as cheese meats and snacks labeled Rastellis

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Rastelli’s Connoisseur Crate ($99.99)

If you have a charcuterie fanatic in your life—the kind of person that spends a Saturday afternoon tediously arranging cured meats and cheeses on a wooden slab before a party—the Rastelli’s Connoisseur Crate is packed with everything they’ll need for a seriously impressive spread. The pack includes rosemary taralini crackers, Genoa salami, Divina fig spread, dried fruits, and Kona cashews dusted in black lava sea salt. Fancy, right? 

Panettone packaging with illustrations of sliced panettone and ingredients like pistachios and lemons

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Borgo de Medici Assorted Mini Panettone ($27.99)

Planning to attend a bunch of holiday parties this year? Score a box of these Borgo de Medici Assorted Mini Panettone, and you won't have to show up without a delicious hostess gift all season. This package includes nine adorable little loaves in three different flavors—classic, limoncello, and pistachio cream—all of which are made in Tuscany.

Cuisinart fondue pot with several forks resting on its rim

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Cuisinart Electric Fondue Set ($59.99)

I’m calling it: In 2026, we’re bringing back fondue parties, and as such, you’re going to need to snag this Cuisinart Electric Fondue Set. It pairs an attractive (and dishwasher-safe!) three-quart stainless steel bowl with a stand and eight color-coded fondue forks, so guests don’t mix up skewers as they dunk bread and other goodies into a molten pot of cheese.

A Ninja food processor with frozen dessert cups

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Ninja Creami Deluxe 11-in-1 Ice Cream and Frozen Treat Maker ($149.99)

For anyone with a sweet tooth, the idea of being able to make their own ice cream and frozen yogurt on demand is a dream come true. The Ninja Creami 11-in-1 Ice Cream and Frozen Treat Maker is one of the year’s most coveted finds for that exact reason: It allows frozen treat fanatics to make everything from a pint of chocolate chip cookie dough to frozen margaritas with the push of a button.

Four miniature cookware pots in pairs organized in pastel colors of pink blue and green

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Staub Macaron 12-Piece Ceramic Mini Dutch Oven and Bowl Set ($179.99)

For the pro home cooks in your life, this adorable set from Staub will be an immediate hit. It includes six serving bowls and the same number of tiny Dutch ovens, perfect for serving saucy sides. The pastel, macaron-inspired colors will bring a little cheer to dreary winter days.

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