14 Sam’s Club Bakery Items That Freeze Beautifully (And Save You Money)

The main problem with buying baked goods in bulk is that they go stale or moldy before they can be eaten — especially by smaller families. This can be solved easily by storing them in the freezer. Prepping pastries for freezing includes wrapping them tightly with plastic wrap and then placing them inside an airtight container or freezer bag. This process can extend the life of bakery items by about three months.

See the best Sam's Club bakery items that freeze well, and get the most out of your membership.

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

Price: $4.48

A 4-pack of Panera Bread ciabatta rolls from Harris Teeter is priced at $5.99, so buying this 8-pack from Sam's Club will get you twice as many rolls for a lower price. Don't just throw the whole bag in the freezer, though; for the best taste, you'll want to individually wrap them in plastic wrap before putting them in an airtight bag or container to get the best flavor.

Price: $8.98

Members warn not to let the looks deceive you, these are the best cinnamon rolls in the world. While you can freeze them as they come, the best method is to ask for an unbaked pack. The 10-pack comes frozen and is baked fresh on site every day, so buying the frozen tray can let you bake them at home for a truly fresh taste. Icing also tastes better when applied fresh rather than defrosted on top of a pastry.

Price: $7.48

Chips? Nay, give us chocolate chunks! Cookies aren't as finicky to store frozen as bread is, and don't have to be individually wrapped as long as they are stored in an airtight container before freezing. If you're a cookie monster and this 18-pack doesn't sound like enough cookies, you can actually purchase a whole case of frozen dough that is already pre-portioned and ready to bake on parchment paper. Buying frozen doesn't save any money over the already-baked options, but it does let you pull them fresh out of the oven at home.

Price: $4.98

The struggle is real if you want to eat Sam's Club muffins every day but only hit the warehouse every few weeks. In addition to chocolate, there are also blueberry, cinnamon crunch, banana nut, and corn muffins. The great news is that the 6-count packs store beautifully, even if you cut them in half for better portion sizes. You will want to wrap them individually, though, and then place them in an airtight freezer bag with as much of the air removed as possible.

Price: $10.98

Did you know there is an American Pie Council? They voted Sam's Club a 2024 blue ribbon winner for their apple pie. The pies are easy to freeze, but you don't want to thaw them on the counter. Instead, take the pie directly from the freezer and into an oven at 350 degrees to prevent the crust from becoming soggy during defrosting.

Price: $9.98

Warm summer evenings practically beg for key lime pie. A smooshed pie is better than no pie, but there's a trick to keeping the whipped frosting in shape. Pop the pie pieces into the freezer unwrapped just long enough for them to harden (you can use clamshell take-out boxes to keep them protected), and then take them out and vacuum seal the pieces before storing them in the freezer. This will help the pie retain its shape as well as its flavor.

Price: $3.98

If you love a good charcuterie board, you'll always want to have a baguette on hand to pair with artisan wines, cheeses, meats, and other delicious nibbly snacks. A Panera Bread baguette is $4.99 for just one from Harris Teeter, so Sam's offers twice as much for less with their 2-baguette packs. The trick to freezing these is to cut them in half (or your preferred portion size) and wrap each half tightly in plastic wrap — twice.

Price: $5.98

Craving that buttery, flaky texture of a croissant? Not a problem if you stash some of this 20-pack in your freezer for French pastry-related hunger pains. You'll want to double wrap these in plastic or vacuum seal them individually, and then put them in a freezer bag. When you're ready to satisfy your craving, simply pop them in the oven at 350 for about five minutes.

Price: $3.98

Grabbing a single bagel on the go from Dunkin' costs $4.11, so you can basically get five free bagels by switching to a 6-count pack of Sam's Club Everything Bagels for your breakfast needs. Or your bagel snack needs. Or your dinner pizza bagel needs, we're not the boss of you. For best toasting later, be sure to pre-slice the bagels before individually wrapping and freezing them.

Price: $10.98

Picking up cupcakes from a local bakery can be surprisingly expensive compared to grabbing the lesser-quality pre-packaged kind found at the grocery store. It can easily be $20 to $30 for a half dozen. Sam's Club offers a middle option, with an 8-count pack of decadent, higher-quality pre-made gourmet cupcakes. Cupcakes tend to freeze well because they don't freeze solid but instead just become firm, so they can be eaten basically right out of the freezer. You'll still want to wrap them to avoid having them absorb other freezer flavors.

Price: $5.98

This four-count pack of danishes may be slightly better after freezing. You can even slice them in half before individually wrapping each portion and freezing them. The trick is in the reheat, and popping them in the oven to thaw allows them to get warm and restores the crustiness of the texture.

Price: $3.98

If you've already got frozen soups stored in your freezer, why not throw some bread bowls alongside? The best way to freeze these is with a vacuum sealer that removes air from around the whole loaf.

Price: $7.47

If you can't get enough of Sam's Club chocolate cherry bread, you can always freeze it so there will always be some within easy reach. The best way to freeze this is to slice it first, freeze the slices so they harden enough, then use a vacuum sealer to store them airtight, then pop them in the freezer for storage. This keeps the flavor and prevents the bread from becoming distorted when vacuum sealed.

Price: $5.78

Traditional Indian dishes are becoming a common frozen meal option, but what about that delicious fresh naan bread? It freezes very well in just a ziplock bag, although some recommend wrapping it in a paper towel or parchment paper first. It's best to reheat in a steamer so the bread keeps its soft texture; however, you can also spray both sides with water and then slap it in a frying pan for a minute on each side using medium heat.

If you're planning on freezing Sam's Club bakery items, it's worth asking at the counter if you can purchase the already frozen options in their own freezer. The bakery items arrive frozen and are thawed before being placed on display, so keeping them frozen until you're ready to chow down will maintain the fresh-from-the store flavor. Using these freezing tips on bulk bakery buys can help tackle rising grocery costs without sacrificing deliciousness.