Has the holiday season caught you by surprise and left with you little time to accomplish your gift shopping? GOBankingRates is here to help, with a roundup of the best and most affordable stocking stuffers from Costco, Dollar Tree and Target for the favorite adults, kids and pets in your life.
Whether you’re on the hunt for cute toys, snacks, pet treats or beauty solutions that can fit into your budget and your loved ones’ stockings, GOBankingRates has the gift solutions for you.
Hot Wheels Toy Cars (Dollar Tree)
- Price $1.25
Glide into the holiday season with an assortment of classic and colorful Hot Wheels toy cars — they’re great for kids and collectors alike.
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Scented Candle (Dollar Tree)
- Price $3.00
The holidays are synonymous with cozy vibes thanks in part to well-scented candles around the home. Your loved ones can stay energized and present with this colorful option. Better yet, buy a pack of six for just $18 total.
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Uno Go (Dollar Tree)
- Price: $1.75
Spend Christmas Day playing a few rounds of Uno Go. This classic card game comes in a pocket-size format, making it perfect for smaller hands to hold and to pack up and take with you on the go.
Quirky Kitty Cold Days Hot Drinks Cat Plush Toy (Target)
- Price: $4.99
This small plush toy from Quirky Kitty adds a bit of seasonal charm for the household cat. Light and palm-sized, it tucks easily into a stocking, with catnip and crinkle details that invite a little play. A small gift that brings the household’s holiday spirit full circle.
Jinx Banana and Beef Flavor Tiny Dog Treats (Target)
- Price: $2.79
These small Jinx treats are an easy way to include the family dog in holiday celebrations. The banana-and-beef recipe is gentle and appealing and the bite-size pieces slip neatly into a stocking without taking up much space. It’s a simple, cheerful addition for a pet who’s always nearby during the season’s gatherings.
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Oreo Red and Green Festive Limited-Edition Christmas Cookies (Target)
- Price: $2.19
This limited-edition king-size Oreo holiday pack from Target brings a festive flourish to a classic favorite. With red-and-green crème filling and five seasonal cookie designs — Penguin, Snowman, Elf, Reindeer and Nutcracker — it’s a small, playful treat that nestles easily into any stocking. At just over $2, it both delights and fits effortlessly into a holiday budget.
Unique Bargains Copper Engraved Initial Men’s Cufflinks (Target)
- Price: $10.49
These copper-finish cufflinks, newly arrived at Target, offer a refined way to personalize a stocking-stuffer. Engraved with an initial and finished in subtle metallic tones, they bring a quiet sophistication to men’s accessories without going over the top. A compact, elegant gift that feels thoughtful and fits seamlessly into the holiday mix.
Natura Ekos Hand Cream Set (Costco)
- Price: $15.99
Nourish, recharge and replenish skin using the Natura Ekos hand creams. Fill up to three stockings with one of three 100% vegan lotions in castanha, maracujá and tukumá.
Ferrero Rocher Milk Chocolate Hazelnut Candy (Costco)
- Price: $16.99
Every stocking needs a little chocolate and Ferrero Rocher milk chocolate hazelnut candy is a universal indulgence with one and all.
At Costco, every 12-pack contains three pieces of the rich candy — which comes out to spending $1.42 per treat sleeve.
Milano Double Dark Chocolate Cookies (Costco)
- Price: $14.49
Everyone from adults to kids will love getting Milano double dark chocolate cookies in their stockings this year. This bulk box contains 30 sleeves of cookies, so there’s plenty to add to stockings and keep the leftovers for household holiday treats.
Kerra Bolton, Tiffany Lew and Heather Taylor contributed to the reporting for this story.
Editor’s note: Prices and availability are accurate as of Dec. 18, 2025, and are subject to change.
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