Blue Bell Brings Back Christmas Cookies Ice Cream
The limited-time holiday flavor is now available in stores across Texas.
Updated on Oct. 22, 2026 in Desserts
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Blue Bell has officially returned its popular Christmas Cookies ice cream to store shelves. The festive treat is available in half-gallon sizes for a limited time.
Why it matters
The seasonal release marks the return of a holiday favorite that combines multiple cookie varieties with festive decorations. It joins a wider lineup of holiday offerings from the brand.
The ice cream features a base combined with chocolate chip, snickerdoodle, and sugar cookies, complemented by red sprinkles and a green icing swirl. It is sold in half-gallon containers.
The players
Blue Bell
Blue Bell is a prominent American ice cream manufacturer headquartered in Brenham, Texas, known for its regional distribution and variety of flavors.
The details
This holiday ice cream flavor blends three distinct cookie types into one dessert. Additional holiday options from the brand include Peppermint, Peppermint Bark, Eggnog, and Spiced Pumpkin Pecan.
Timeline
Blue Bell first released the Christmas Cookies flavor on October 17, 2019.
The brand released Peppermint ice cream on November 7, 2025.
The 2026 version of the Christmas Cookies flavor arrived in stores on October 22, 2026.
Culture Shift
This release aligns with the seasonal limited-edition flavor rotation trend seen across the food industry during the winter months. Brands increasingly rely on these temporary product cycles to capitalize on consumer nostalgia and holiday shopping habits.
Residents across Texas can now find the half-gallon containers at local retailers. Because the flavor is available for a limited time, shoppers may want to check their local inventory soon.
The takeaway
The return of this seasonal flavor highlights the popular practice of cycling holiday-themed products through the retail market. Consumers can expect other festive flavors like Peppermint to join store shelves as the holiday season progresses.
Further reading
Find more information on local sweets and seasonal treats in our Desserts section.
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