Kelsen Danish Butter Cookies

The scoop

Spotted something interesting in the clearance aisle: Kelsen Danish Butter Cookies (item #557533) have been marked down, and we’re talking about a serious bulk pack at 80 ounces total.

Kelsen is the real deal when it comes to Danish butter cookies—those iconic blue tins with the pretzel-shaped, ring-shaped, and square cookies that practically melt in your mouth. This 80-ounce package is a substantial amount of buttery goodness, whether it comes in one giant tin or multiple smaller containers.

Here’s the thing about butter cookies on clearance in early January: these are prime holiday entertaining items, which means Costco is likely clearing out seasonal inventory. At 80 ounces, you’re getting five pounds of cookies, so if the markdown is decent, the per-ounce cost should be pretty attractive compared to regular pricing. These aren’t the cheapest cookies on the planet even at full price, but Kelsen quality is noticeably better than generic butter cookies.

The clearance timing makes sense—holiday gatherings are winding down, but these cookies have a solid shelf life if stored properly. Inventory on clearance items is always hit-or-miss, so if you’re a Danish butter cookie enthusiast or need something for upcoming events, it’s worth checking your local warehouse sooner rather than later. These tend to disappear once word gets out.

If you’re a fan of quality butter cookies and can go through 80 ounces before they go stale, this clearance find is worth investigating. Have you spotted these at your warehouse, and what’s the markdown looking like?