GHIRARDELLI® ENTERS THE COOKIE AISLE WITH NEW CRISPY COOKIES

Iconic chocolatier brings nearly 175 years of expertise and quality to a beloved everyday treat

SAN LEANDRO, Calif., Oct. 7, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Ghirardelli Chocolate Company, the iconic San Francisco Bay Area based brand with nearly 175 years of chocolate craftsmanship, is bringing new excitement to the cookie category with the launch of Ghirardelli Crispy Cookies. Expanding the brand's portfolio, the new packaged cookie line debuts with two varieties that bring the quality and delicious chocolate consumers know and love from Ghirardelli to an everyday favorite.

Ghirardelli Crispy Cookies pair premium Ghirardelli chocolate with quality ingredients to elevate the classic cookie experience. Each cookie delivers a satisfying crunch, golden-tan toasted edges and rich chocolate in every bite.

"At Ghirardelli, we've always believed that everything tastes better when made with Ghirardelli," said Bobby Oliver, Vice President, Head of Marketing at Ghirardelli Chocolate Company. "Cookies are one of those simple, familiar treats people reach for every day, and we saw an opportunity to make that experience distinctly Ghirardelli by bringing the quality and delicious chocolate taste consumers know and love to the cookie aisle."

The Ghirardelli Crispy Cookies lineup includes:

• Classic Chocolate Chip Crispy Cookies: 10 Cookies in a 6.3 oz. (180g) package. Made with Ghirardelli chocolate chips as the #1 ingredient, these classic chocolate chip cookies balance buttery cookie notes with vanilla and brown sugar sweetness.
   
• Double Chocolate Crispy Cookies: 10 Cookies in a 6.3 oz. (180g) package. Crafted with Ghirardelli dark chocolate chips and a blend of Ghirardelli cocoa powder and chocolate in the dough, these decadent cookies deliver the ultimate cookie experience for chocolate lovers.

"Entering the cookie category marks an exciting new chapter for Ghirardelli and an important step in how we continue to grow the brand and be a part of consumers' lives," added Oliver.

Ghirardelli Crispy Cookies are now available online at Ghirardelli.com and will roll out at Kroger beginning October 11 and Walmart beginning October 24. The line will expand to additional retailers nationwide beginning January 2027.

Follow @Ghirardelli for more cookie inspiration and ways to make everyday moments A Bite Better™.

About The Ghirardelli Chocolate Company
Ghirardelli is passionate about quality bean-to-bar chocolate and all the ways its fans enjoy it. Founded in San Francisco in 1852, the company takes pride in producing premium chocolate products with the highest quality ingredients. Ghirardelli is one of the few large-scale U.S. chocolate companies that controls the entire manufacturing process, from cocoa bean sourcing and production to finished product. This approach, combined with Ghirardelli's proprietary bean blend and unique methods of roasting and processing, ensures customers are rewarded with the highest quality and richest products. Ghirardelli makes life A Bite Better™! For more information, visit https://www.ghirardelli.com/about-ghirardelli.

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