Apparently, the freezer gets an Advent calendar now. And honestly? A tiny cookie dough and gelato surprise sounds like a pretty good reason to move that mystery bag of peas.
Doughlicious says its 12-Day Advent Calendar is returning exclusively to Target on December 1, 2026, for $11.99. This is a heads-up for your holiday list, not a calendar you can grab there today.
What’s inside the Doughlicious Advent calendar?
According to the brand’s November 3 announcement, each door has a different cookie dough and gelato bite. The lineup includes Gingerbread, Eggnog, Cereal Milk, Snickerdoodle, Caramel Kettle Corn, Vegan Chocolate Truffle, Pumpkin Pie Crumble, Cookies & Cream, Peppermint White Chocolate, Chocolate Chip, Bûche de Noël, and Rotten Cherry Bomb.
That last one is a collaboration with Rotten: sour cherry cookie dough, vanilla gelato, and crunchy, tart candy on the outside. A little sour candy chaos among the gingerbread and eggnog feels appropriate.
Make freezer space before you buy it
This one belongs in the freezer, not on the mantel with the chocolate calendars. If you’re giving it as a gift, plan a handoff that gets it straight into the recipient’s freezer. It is not a wrap-it-and-leave-it-under-the-tree situation.
Also, it has 12 doors, not 24. At the announced price, that works out to roughly $1 per bite. You could save it for the final twelve days leading up to Christmas, or start December with a shorter countdown. Your calendar, your tiny dessert schedule.
The date to remember is December 1. Doughlicious has announced the Target launch, but that does not guarantee stock at your particular store. Check local availability before making a special trip.
Need a countdown that doesn’t require rearranging frozen waffles? Browse our 2026 Advent calendar guide for more ideas.
