The cost of baked goods has jumped 12.9% over the last year – a rate nearly double the pace of food inflation and triple the rate of overall price hikes, government data shows.

Many grocery stores offer already-baked croissants, ranging from the 12-count Mini Butter Croissants at Whole Foods to bulk packs of Costco’s Kirkland Signature Butter Croissants.

Buying bulk frozen bakery goods can save you money and make it easier to stock up on seasonal items, like the "obnoxiously good" maple butter pecan bar, so you can enjoy them year-round.

Many grocery stores offer already-baked croissants, ranging from the 12-count Mini Butter Croissants at Whole Foods to bulk packs of Costco’s Kirkland Signature Butter Croissants.

Many grocery stores offer already-baked croissants, ranging from the 12-count Mini Butter Croissants at Whole Foods to bulk packs of Costco’s Kirkland Signature Butter Croissants.