# Three-Pound Chocolate Chip Cookies Costco's New Colossal Cookie is Fit for a Crowd By Katherine Pendrill | Published 2018-11-11 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/colossal-cookie References: [soyummy](https://soyummy.com/costco-new-giant-cookie-dangerous/) If you're looking for a dessert to feed a crowd this holiday season, look no further than the new Colossal Cookie from [Costco](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/costco-1). Weighing in at nearly three pounds, this hefty cookie is certainly meant for sharing. Costco's new Colossal Cookie is a gigantic heat-and-serve cookie that is meant to be shared among friends or family. While the dish is sold frozen, consumers simply pop the cookie in the oven and the whole thing is ready is just 10 minutes. Because the dessert is made from real chocolate chips, real eggs, and real butter, it boasts the delicious taste and chewy texture of a homemade cookie. Perfect for Thanksgiving or any other holiday get-together, this three-pound cookie is sure to be a crowd-pleaser. Image Credit: *@costcobuys.* ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.3/10 - Popularity: 23% | Activity: 37% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Giant Desserts:** Opportunity for bakeries and food retailers to create massive desserts for sharing and special occasions. - **Heat-and-serve Convenience:** Potential for food brands to develop heat-and-serve products that offer the taste and quality of homemade dishes. - **Indulgent Sharing Treats:** Demand for large, indulgent treats that can be shared among friends and family, creating opportunities for confectionery companies. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Bakery:** Bakeries can capitalize on the trend of creating giant desserts for special occasions, attracting customers with unique and impressive products. - **Frozen Food:** Frozen food brands can develop heat-and-serve desserts that provide convenience without compromising on taste or quality. - **Confectionery:** Confectionery companies can tap into the demand for indulgent treats that can be shared among groups, offering unique and delicious options for gatherings and celebrations. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Oversized Soft-Baked Cookies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/colossal-cookies.md) - [Supersized Celebration Cupcakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crumbs-colossal-cupcake.md) - [Tart Chocolate-Packed Cookies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/costco-1.md) - [Supersized Cookie Doughs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pillsbury-big-cookies.md) - [Oversized Individual Serving Cookies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/big-chewy-cookies.md) - [Shareable Cookie Pies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-cookie-pie.md) - [Bakery-Style Skillet Cookies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cookies-cream-skillet-cookie.md) - [Oversized Baked Cookies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stuffed-cookie-dough.md) - [Oversized Cookie Platter Desserts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pizookie-platter.md)