13 Irresistible Costco Dessert Deals Worth Snagging This December

You don't have to spend the holiday season in the kitchen non-stop baking Christmas cookies or sacrifice your savings for ready-made bakery buys.

We've got the best Costco hacks for finding delicious dessert deals. And these festive finds will keep your December budget on track.

From dreamy cherry-topped cheesecake to elegant French macarons, our round-up features the most mouthwatering must-have sweets of the season.

Editor's note: Prices are subject to change and may vary by location.

Price: $16.59

Snack on these classic confections or gift the golden 14.3-ounce box to a friend, family member, co-worker, or neighbor. At $16.59, this is a deal you won't find everywhere. Lindt's 14.7-ounce Gourmet Chocolate Candy Truffles Gift Box is $25.49 at Target.

Price: $22.99

It's back. You can finally find this seasonal selection in Costco's refrigerated bakery section again. Slice this rich, creamy cake and add it to your holiday dessert buffet.

What do shoppers think about this indulgent option? Redditor celenasardothen raved, "It's good! The base is the regular cheesecake with the cherries on top. They're tart cherry, so they don't taste like cough syrup."

Price: $9.49 (on sale from $13.49)

Save $4 on this 36-piece pack of French macarons this December. The 1.04-pound refrigerated assortment includes salted caramel, pistachio, French vanilla, chocolate, and creme brulee flavors.

Compare Costco's low price to Target's $9.99 for a smaller 18-count of Favorite Day frozen holiday macarons at Target.

Price: $8.99

Whether you consider these miniature frosted cakes or oversized cupcakes, this delish dessert definitely deserves a spot in your cart.

The fan favorite is a popular pick that has shoppers losing control. Redditor ram130 admitted, "The white mini cakes with white buttercream icing have me spoiling my diet. What regrets?"

Price: $17.99

One of the most beloved Costco items deserves a spot on our December list. This decadent chocolate mousse cake looks fancy, but it tastes even better than it looks.

The bottom layer is made of chocolate cake; the next layer chocolate mousse with brownie pieces in it; following is a white chocolate cream mousse; another layer of cake; finally, a smooth dark chocolate ganache decorated with cocoa nibs and chocolate sticks.

If — against all odds — you have any leftovers, it freezes wonderfully. In fact one Redditor shares "I freeze it in individual sandwich bags and eat it frozen. Freezing elevates it by a million. You'll thank me later."

Price: $10.99

Belgian spiced cookie crumbles, speculoos-flavored mousse, cookie butter, and speculoos ganache combine to create an indulgently sweet treat. Snag this six-pack for less than $11.

Save time and money on dessert. The elegant individual glass cups are ready to serve, making them a convenient (and tasty) addition to your next holiday party.

Price: $6.69

Gingerbread is a holiday-time staple. If you don't have time to bake your own from scratch, pick up a 1.5-pound pack from Costco. These cookies are made with fresh ginger and real butter. And bonus, they're soy, preservative, and artificial flavor-free.

You'll get 24 ounces of the sweet treat from Costco for $6.69. Williams Sonoma sells a smaller 10.58-ounce box of ginger spice cookies for $9.95.

Price: $14.99

While generic store-brand vanilla ice cream may seem like a boring buy, this bargain is anything but basic.

Use the half-gallon cartons (you get two in each pack) to top Christmas cookies, warm apple pie, pecan pie, or cake — or spoon scoops into festive dishes and add festive sprinkles to create holiday-themed sundaes.

Redditors give this freezer find glowing reviews. User insidehere wrote, "Yes, it's so good! This group convinced me to try it out and my whole family loves it!"

Price: $8.99

Make this treat a holiday tradition. According to Reddit user vedrada this Gran Panettone is, "The most delicious sweet bread you will ever have."

Snag the 2.2-pound boxed Italian cake for less than $9. That equals $0.27 per pound. Target sells Bauducco's Panettone for $0.33 per ounce, making Costco's deal a better bargain.

Price: $22.99

This cake may become the star of your holiday buffet. Sweet white chocolate and tasty raspberries combine to create a flavor you'll savor.

Costco shoppers have taken notice of this new-to-the-bakery-section buy. Redditor ocean-crustacean praised the pick, "I just bought this cake. 100 percent worth the money. I went back for slices three times, and my family couldn't get enough of it."

Price: $13.79

Enjoy the almond dark chocolate biscotti alone, or serve the 55 percent cocoa cookies with coffee. The bulk box of 25 individually wrapped pieces is only $13.79. Amazon sells the same Nonni's product — but you'll pay almost $5 more.

Customer Anita had this to say about the biscotti, "Great taste. I love the crunchiness and the fact that there is not much sugar in these cookies…These are perfect with a hint of chocolate."

Price: $9.79

Give this 2.10-pound wrapped box of cookies as a gift. The decorative packaging is a bonus — but it's not the best thing about this budget-friendly buy.

Zesty mint and dreamy chocolate give these confections a refreshing taste that pairs perfectly with a cold glass of milk, steaming cup of hot chocolate, or a scoop of Kirkland Signature vanilla ice cream.

Price: $18.99

Even though warm pies and other cozy treats are winter weather staples, you may occasionally crave a frozen dessert. Satisfy your sweet tooth with this bulk buy.

Each box includes 24 of the oversized chocolate and cookies-and-cream ice cream sandwiches for under $19. Target sells a four-count for $5.49. You would pay over $32 for Costco's quantity at that price.

Costco's super-sized selection of decadent desserts includes the season's most crave-worthy finds. Whether you're in full party-planning mode or you just want to indulge in a sweet treat, these options aren't just irresistible — they're also affordable.

Add to your overall store savings and use the best cash back credit cards. You could score valuable rewards, points, or perks on your December shopping haul.