Blue Bell’s Christmas Cookies Ice Cream Returns for 2026: Here’s What’s Inside
Halloween hasn’t even arrived yet, but Blue Bell is already in the holiday spirit.
The Texas-based creamery has brought back its Christmas Cookies ice cream, one of its most-requested seasonal flavours, and it landed in stores a few weeks earlier than last year.
If you’ve been waiting all year for a scoop, here’s everything you need to know about what’s inside, where to find it, and how long it’s likely to stick around.
Christmas Cookies Is Back on Shelves
Blue Bell announced on October 22, 2026, that Christmas Cookies ice cream had started arriving in stores that day. The brand teased the launch on Instagram by telling fans they didn’t need to wait on Santa.
That’s a noticeably earlier return than in 2025, when the flavour didn’t come back until November 12.
What’s Inside Blue Bell Christmas Cookies Ice Cream?
Think of it as a holiday cookie platter turned into ice cream. Each carton includes:
- Sugar cookie-flavoured ice cream as the base
- Chocolate chip cookie pieces
- Snickerdoodle cookie pieces, which add a warm hint of cinnamon sugar
- Sugar cookie pieces
- Red sprinkles
- A swirl of green icing throughout
The mix of three different cookies gives every spoonful a slightly different bite, while the red and green colours make it look as festive as it tastes.
Where Can You Buy It?
This year, Christmas Cookies is only available in half-gallon cartons. Last year fans could also find it in pints, but Blue Bell hasn’t announced a pint size for 2026.
To find it near you, Blue Bell suggests using the product locator on its website, which shows which local stores stock the flavour.
If Blue Bell isn’t sold in your area, the creamery also ships ice cream nationwide through its website. It publishes holiday delivery deadlines each year, so check those if you’re ordering it as a gift.
How Long Will It Be Available?
Christmas Cookies is a limited-time seasonal flavour, but Blue Bell hasn’t said exactly when it will leave shelves.
Based on past years, it’s likely to stay around through the holiday season while supplies last. Popular seasonal flavours can sell out quickly in some areas, though, so if you spot a carton, it may be worth grabbing it.
A Fan Favourite Since 2017
Christmas Cookies first debuted in 2017, and Blue Bell rolled it out before Halloween that year too. It has since become one of the creamery’s most anticipated holiday releases, and fans regularly ask about it on social media weeks before it returns.
More Blue Bell Flavours Back This Year
Christmas Cookies caps off a busy year of returning flavours for Blue Bell:
- Homemade in the Shade and Strawberry Cheesecake made comebacks over the summer.
- Cookies ‘n Cream Cone returned in September in pint-size cartons only. It’s inspired by Blue Bell’s discontinued Cookies ‘n Cream Cone treat, which was sold from 1997 to 2015.
How to Enjoy Christmas Cookies Ice Cream
It’s delicious straight from the carton, but here are a few festive serving ideas:
- Ice cream sandwiches: Scoop it between two soft sugar cookies or snickerdoodles.
- Holiday milkshake: Blend it with milk and top with whipped cream and sprinkles.
- Dessert platter: Serve a scoop alongside warm brownies or apple pie at a holiday gathering.
- Hot cocoa float: Add a small scoop to a mug of hot chocolate.
The Bottom Line
Blue Bell Christmas Cookies ice cream is back for 2026, and earlier than ever. With chocolate chip, snickerdoodle and sugar cookies in a sugar cookie base, plus festive sprinkles and icing, it’s a holiday treat many fans look forward to all year. It’s only available for a limited time, so check your local store or order online before it’s gone.
