This Costco Dessert Will Be the Most Eye-Catching Bite at the Party

Life for a cannoli lover isn’t easy.

Dramatic, I know, but hear me out. Finding the authentic Italian treats isn’t as simple as hitting the drive-thru for donuts or going out for a scoop of ice cream. Make them at home? No thanks. Unlike more approachable sweets like cakes and cookies, cannolis involve a labor-intensive process of molding, deep frying, and filling—plus, they’re never quite as good the next day.

Sure, there are some delicious store-bought dips that can settle the Italian cream craving when necessary, but all-in-all, a true cannoli experience is hard to come by. That is, unless you’re a Costco shopper.

Make-Your-Own Cannoli Kits at Costco

Here for the holidays, Costco’s new cannoli kit makes enjoying the classic Italian treats easier than ever. Created by Rachelli, a premier Italian dessert distributor, this 24-count cannoli kit features handmade, golden shells and a prepared chocolate chip cannoli filling, ready to assemble right out of the box.

Rachelli has been serving Italian delights since 1935, and each is "crafted with the finest quality raw ingredients, made in Italy, and hand finished with love," the company states on its site. So, you can trust these treats are fully authentic.

With this make-you-own cannoli kit, you can create a creamy, crispy cannoli at home just seconds before eating it. That means the fried pastry is as flakey, crisp, and crunchy as possible—never soft or soggy. Even if you were to pick up cannolis from the local bakery down the street, they still wouldn’t be as freshly made as these.

Simple as it may be, this DIY cannoli kit will make you feel like a regular pastry chef. Plus, it's perfect for holiday parties, offering delicious Italian treats and a fun, festive activity all in one (and, it’s a whole lot less work than cookie decorating). If you want to turn it into a large group activity, you can easily split the filling among zip-top bags so multiple cannoli crafters can work at once.

To finish them off, you can dip each side in mini chocolate chips or holiday sprinkles for an extra wow factor. And if you wanted to sprinkle some powdered sugar on top just for show, no one would stop you.

Shoppers can't get enough of the convenience and delicious flavor. "Oh my word!! Yum!!" one fan raved. It's the perfect time to start a new holiday tradition—especially one that brings the whole family together. "Great way for kids to help during the holidays. They taste great too!!!" another shopper shared.

This complete cannoli kit is a steal at the warehouse store, giving you 24 cannolis for just $12.99 (considering QVC has the same product listed for around $60). So, forgo the gingerbread house building or cookie decorating this holiday season and opt for this easy, one-of-a-kind kit instead. Personally, given the option between cookies and cannolis, I'd take the latter every time.

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