As the holiday season sweeps in with its twinkling lights, cozy gatherings, and the irresistible aroma of spiced treats, Trader Joe’s transforms into a wonderland of seasonal delights. From decadent chocolates and creamy dips to whimsical decor and indulgent pastries, the shelves brim with items that capture the joy of the season. Whether you’re hosting a festive feast, seeking stocking stuffers, or simply treating yourself to a moment of indulgence, Trader Joe’s offers affordable, unique products that blend tradition with innovation. In this shuffled spotlight on 50 standout holiday gems, we’ll dive into each one’s essentials—from prices and nutrition to ingredients and easy prep tips. Get ready to fill your cart with cheer!
Trader Joe’s Dark Chocolate Covered Peppermint Cremes – $3.99 for 7 oz (198g)
These bite-sized bliss bombs feature soft, creamy peppermint centers enrobed in rich dark chocolate, topped with crunchy candy cane bits for a festive pop. A holiday classic since 2013, they’re perfect for snacking by the fire or gifting to mint lovers.
Nutritional Facts (per 2 pieces, 28g):
- Calories per serving: 130
- Fats: 7g (total), 4g (saturated)
- Carbs: 18g
- Sodium: 10mg
- Dietary fiber: 1g
- Sugar: 16g
- Protein: 1g
Ingredients:
Peppermint creme (sugar, glucose syrup [wheat and/or corn], invert sugar, invertase, egg whites, salt, peppermint oil, citric acid), dark chocolate (sugar, chocolate liquor, cocoa butter, milk fat, soy lecithin [emulsifier], vanilla extract), crushed candy cane (sugar, corn syrup, peppermint oil, vegetable juice for color). Contains milk, soy, wheat, eggs.
Preparation Instructions:
Ready to eat—no prep needed! Pair with hot cocoa for dipping or chill for a firmer bite.
Trader Joe’s Garlic & Herb Butter Mussels – $5.99 for 6.35 oz (180g)
Half-shelled mussels in a garlicky herb butter sauce make for an elegant yet effortless appetizer, evoking coastal French bistros. Ideal for holiday dinners or date nights at home.
Nutritional Facts (per serving, 3 oz):
- Calories per serving: 140
- Fats: 10g (total), 5g (saturated)
- Carbs: 4g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Dietary fiber: 0g
- Sugar: 0g
- Protein: 10g
Ingredients:
Mussels, water, butter (cream, salt), garlic, herbs (parsley, chives), white wine, lemon juice, salt, thickeners (guar gum). Contains shellfish, milk.
Preparation Instructions:
Heat in a covered skillet over medium heat for 5-7 minutes until steaming, or microwave covered for 2-3 minutes. Serve with crusty bread to sop up the sauce.
Trader Joe’s Cinnamon Bun Spread – $3.99 for 10 oz (284g)
This velvety spread captures the warm, gooey essence of fresh-baked cinnamon buns, minus the oven time. Slather it on toast or swirl into oatmeal for instant breakfast bliss.
Nutritional Facts (per 1 tbsp, 16g):
- Calories per serving: 60
- Fats: 3g (total), 1.5g (saturated)
- Carbs: 9g
- Sodium: 25mg
- Dietary fiber: 0g
- Sugar: 7g
- Protein: 0g
Ingredients:
Brown sugar, cream cheese (pasteurized milk and cream, cheese culture, salt, carob bean gum), butter (cream, salt), cinnamon, vanilla extract, salt. Contains milk.
Preparation Instructions:
Ready to spread! Warm slightly for easier application, or use as a dip with apple slices.
Felted Wool Leaves and Berries Wreath – $16.99 each
Handcrafted from soft wool, this eco-friendly wreath boasts lush green leaves, white berries, and red accents for a rustic yet refined holiday vibe. Hang it on your door or mantel for lasting cheer.
Nutritional Facts:
- N/A (decor item)
Ingredients:
100% wool felt, natural dyes.
Preparation Instructions:
Unpack and hang—no assembly required. Dust gently as needed.
Trader Joe’s Baked Lemon Ricotta Cheese – $4.99 for 4.23 oz
A delightful Italian import blending creamy ricotta with zesty lemon for a sweet-tart cheese that’s equal parts dessert and snack. Imported from Italy, it’s a sophisticated addition to charcuterie boards.
Nutritional Facts (per 1 oz serving):
- Calories per serving: 60
- Fats: 2.5g (total), 1.5g (saturated)
- Carbs: 6g
- Sodium: 105mg
- Dietary fiber: 0g
- Sugar: 5g
- Protein: 2g
Ingredients:
Ricotta cheese (whey, milk, salt), sugar, lemon paste (lemon peel, glucose-fructose syrup [wheat], lemon extract, citric acid), stabilizer (modified cornstarch, sodium alginate, diphosphates), natural lemon flavor, turmeric powder (color). Contains milk, wheat.
Preparation Instructions:
Serve at room temperature; no cooking needed. Pair with crackers or fruit.
Trader Joe’s Spanish Sheep Milk Cheese with Quince Jam – $6.99 for 6 oz (170g)
This Manchego-style sheep’s milk cheese pairs perfectly with its included quince jam, offering nutty, tangy notes balanced by sweet fruitiness—a Spanish holiday essential.
Nutritional Facts (per 1 oz serving):
- Calories per serving: 110
- Fats: 9g (total), 6g (saturated)
- Carbs: 1g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Dietary fiber: 0g
- Sugar: 0g
- Protein: 7g
Ingredients:
Pasteurized sheep’s milk, salt, rennet, quince jam (quince, sugar, pectin, citric acid). Contains milk.
Preparation Instructions:
Ready to serve; slice and spread jam atop for best flavor.
Trader Joe’s Micro Tote / Grocery Bag Keychains – $2.99 each
These pint-sized canvas totes double as keychains or ornaments, unfolding to reveal a full reusable grocery bag—practical, adorable, and perfect for gifting. Available in red, green, navy.
Nutritional Facts:
- N/A (non-food item)
Ingredients:
Canvas fabric, zipper.
Preparation Instructions:
Unzip to access inner bag; attach to keys or hooks.
Trader Joe’s Dark Chocolate Orange – $3.49 for 5.11 oz (145g)
A break-apart orange-shaped bar of orange-flavored dark chocolate in 20 segments—elegant, shareable, and infused with citrusy zest for a sophisticated treat.
Nutritional Facts (per 2 segments, 17g):
- Calories per serving: 90
- Fats: 6g (total), 3.5g (saturated)
- Carbs: 10g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Dietary fiber: 1g
- Sugar: 8g
- Protein: 1g
Ingredients:
Dark chocolate (sugar, cocoa mass, cocoa butter, soy lecithin, natural flavor), natural orange oil. Contains soy.
Preparation Instructions:
Snap apart and enjoy plain, or melt for dipping fruit.
Rabitos Royale Chocolate Bonbons with Dried Fig and Brandy Flavor – $4.99 for 9 pieces
Dark chocolate-covered dried figs stuffed with brandy-infused chocolate ganache—a luxurious, boozy bite that’s sophisticated yet playful.
Nutritional Facts (per 2 pieces):
- Calories per serving: 120
- Fats: 6g (total), 1g (saturated)
- Carbs: 17g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Dietary fiber: 2g
- Sugar: 15g
- Protein: 2g
Ingredients:
Dried figs, dark chocolate (sugar, cocoa mass, cocoa butter, soy lecithin, vanilla), cream, brandy, glucose syrup, sorbitol. Contains soy, milk. May contain nuts.
Preparation Instructions:
Ready to eat; serve chilled for best texture.
Large Tabletop Tree / Rosemary Tree / Ivy Wreath with Lights / Flocked Tree – $9.99–$22.99
These live or faux greenery displays—rosemary topiaries, lit ivy wreaths, flocked minis—bring fresh, aromatic holiday charm to tables or mantels.
Nutritional Facts:
- N/A (plant/decor)
Ingredients:
Live plants (rosemary, ivy) or faux felt/LED lights.
Preparation Instructions:
Water live plants weekly; fluff faux for display.
Trader Joe’s Real Mistletoe – $2.49 bunch
Hand-harvested Pacific Northwest mistletoe, preserved for season-long kisses— a romantic, traditional holiday hanger.
Nutritional Facts:
- N/A (decor)
Ingredients:
Preserved mistletoe (painted green for vibrancy).
Preparation Instructions:
Hang from doorways; toxic if ingested—keep from pets/kids.
Brussels Sprouts Stalk – $5.99 each
Whole stalks of petite Brussels sprouts, pre-roasted or raw-ready, for easy holiday sides with natural sweetness.
Nutritional Facts (per 4 sprouts, 84g):
- Calories per serving: 40
- Fats: 0.5g
- Carbs: 8g
- Sodium: 20mg
- Dietary fiber: 3g
- Sugar: 2g
- Protein: 3g
Ingredients:
Brussels sprouts.
Preparation Instructions:
Trim base, roast at 400°F for 20-25 mins with oil/salt.
Pomegranates – $2.99 each
Juicy, ruby-red orbs bursting with antioxidants—seed them for salads, cocktails, or snacking.
Nutritional Facts (per 1/2 cup seeds, 85g):
- Calories per serving: 80
- Fats: 1g
- Carbs: 18g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Dietary fiber: 4g
- Sugar: 14g
- Protein: 2g
Ingredients:
Pomegranates.
Preparation Instructions:
Cut in half, tap seeds out over bowl; eat fresh or roast.
Trader Joe’s Chicken & Cheddar Cheese Sandwich on Cranberry Seeded Wheat Bread – $4.49 each
Roast chicken, sharp cheddar, and cranberry relish on seeded wheat—a hearty, festive handheld lunch.
Nutritional Facts (per sandwich):
- Calories per serving: 400
- Fats: 18g
- Carbs: 40g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Dietary fiber: 5g
- Sugar: 10g
- Protein: 25g
Ingredients:
Chicken, cheddar cheese, cranberry relish, wheat bread, mayo. Contains wheat, milk.
Preparation Instructions:
Ready to eat; toast for warmth.
Trader Joe’s Tart Cherry & Pecan Shortbread Cookies – $4.99 for 6.7 oz
Buttery shortbread studded with tart cherries and crunchy pecans—buttery bliss in bite form.
Nutritional Facts (per 3 cookies, 28g):
- Calories per serving: 140
- Fats: 8g
- Carbs: 16g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Dietary fiber: 1g
- Sugar: 7g
- Protein: 2g
Ingredients:
Butter, flour, sugar, dried cherries, pecans, vanilla. Contains wheat, milk, nuts.
Preparation Instructions:
Ready to eat; pair with tea.
Trader Joe’s Cranberry Pecan Muffins – $3.99 for 4-pack
Moist muffins bursting with tart cranberries and toasty pecans—breakfast or snack perfection.
Nutritional Facts (per muffin):
- Calories per serving: 210
- Fats: 7g
- Carbs: 33g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Dietary fiber: 3g
- Sugar: 15g
- Protein: 5g
Ingredients:
Flour, cranberries, pecans, sugar, eggs, butter. Contains wheat, eggs, milk, nuts.
Preparation Instructions:
Thaw and serve; warm in microwave 10 seconds.
Trader Joe’s Salsa Taquera – $2.99 for 12 oz
Smoky, roasted tomato salsa with chiles—taco night essential with bold, authentic flavor.
Nutritional Facts (per 2 tbsp):
- Calories per serving: 10
- Fats: 0g
- Carbs: 2g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Dietary fiber: 0g
- Sugar: 1g
- Protein: 0g
Ingredients:
Tomatoes, onions, chiles, cilantro, lime, salt.
Preparation Instructions:
Ready to dip or spoon; refrigerate after opening.
Trader Joe’s Filipino Style Chicken Adobo – $4.99 for 14 oz
Tender chicken in tangy soy-vinegar sauce—a frozen Filipino comfort food classic.
Nutritional Facts (per 1 cup):
- Calories per serving: 334
- Fats: 15g
- Carbs: 19g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Dietary fiber: 2g
- Sugar: 5g
- Protein: 34g
Ingredients:
Chicken, soy sauce, vinegar, garlic, bay leaves, pepper. Contains soy.
Preparation Instructions:
Microwave 4-5 mins or stovetop simmer 10 mins.
Trader Joe’s Ready to Bake Brie en Croûte – $4.99 for 7 oz
Brie wheel wrapped in flaky pastry—bake for gooey, golden holiday elegance.
Nutritional Facts (per 1/8 wheel):
- Calories per serving: 200
- Fats: 15g
- Carbs: 12g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Dietary fiber: 0g
- Sugar: 2g
- Protein: 6g
Ingredients:
Brie cheese, puff pastry, egg wash. Contains milk, wheat, eggs.
Preparation Instructions:
Bake at 400°F for 20 mins until golden.
Trader Joe’s An Assortment of Boozy Little Chocolate Truffles – $6.99 for 36 pieces
Boozy bites in gin, whisky, rum, and prosecco flavors—adult indulgence in truffle form.
Nutritional Facts (per 4 truffles):
- Calories per serving: 113
- Fats: 8g
- Carbs: 9g
- Sodium: 10mg
- Dietary fiber: 1g
- Sugar: 7g
- Protein: 1g
Ingredients:
Dark chocolate, alcohol (gin, whisky, rum, prosecco), cream, sugar. Contains milk, soy.
Preparation Instructions:
Ready to eat; serve at room temp.
Trader Joe’s Boozy Bottles – Dark Chocolate Filled with Cognac Liqueur – $3.99 for 9 pieces
Mini bottle-shaped chocolates oozing cognac ganache—cheeky, spirited sips.
Nutritional Facts (per 3 pieces):
- Calories per serving: 130
- Fats: 7g
- Carbs: 15g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Dietary fiber: 1g
- Sugar: 13g
- Protein: 1g
Ingredients:
Dark chocolate, cognac, invert sugar syrup, ethyl alcohol. Contains soy.
Preparation Instructions:
Ready to eat; bite carefully to avoid spills.
Trader Joe’s Dark Chocolate Dipped Candy Cane Marshmallows – $3.49 for 6 oz
Fluffy marshmallows enrobed in dark chocolate, sprinkled with candy cane crunch.
Nutritional Facts (per 2 pieces):
- Calories per serving: 100
- Fats: 2.5g
- Carbs: 19g
- Sodium: 15mg
- Dietary fiber: 1g
- Sugar: 15g
- Protein: 1g
Ingredients:
Marshmallow (tapioca syrup, sugar, water), dark chocolate, candy cane (sugar, peppermint oil). Contains milk.
Preparation Instructions:
Ready to eat; skewer for s’mores.
Perugina Baci Original Dark (21 Pieces) – $4.99 for 4.6 oz
Italian dark chocolate kisses with hazelnut gianduja and whole nuts—timeless romance.
Nutritional Facts (per 3 pieces):
- Calories per serving: 150
- Fats: 10g
- Carbs: 14g
- Sodium: 10mg
- Dietary fiber: 2g
- Sugar: 12g
- Protein: 2g
Ingredients:
Dark chocolate, sugar, hazelnuts, cocoa butter, milk powder. Contains milk, nuts.
Preparation Instructions:
Ready to eat; pair with espresso.
Trader Joe’s Old Fashioned Handmade Peppermint Bark – $4.99 for 8 oz
Layers of white and dark chocolate with peppermint crunch—classic bark done right.
Nutritional Facts (per 1 oz):
- Calories per serving: 150
- Fats: 9g
- Carbs: 17g
- Sodium: 20mg
- Dietary fiber: 1g
- Sugar: 15g
- Protein: 2g
Ingredients:
White chocolate, dark chocolate, peppermint candy, peppermint oil. Contains milk.
Preparation Instructions:
Break into pieces; ready to share.
Trader Joe’s Gingerbread House Kit – $7.99 for 26.4 oz
Everything for a German-style gingerbread house, including woodland animal candies.
Nutritional Facts:
- N/A (kit)
Ingredients:
Gingerbread (flour, sugar, spices), icing, candies. Contains wheat.
Preparation Instructions:
Assemble with icing; decorate as desired.
Trader Joe’s Dark Chocolate Collection – European Dark Chocolates – $9.99 for 16 pieces
Assortment of 8 European-inspired dark chocolates—ganache, praline, fruit centers.
Nutritional Facts (per 2 pieces):
Calories per serving: 120
- Fats: 9g
- Carbs: 10g
- Sodium: 10mg
- Dietary fiber: 2g
- Sugar: 7g
- Protein: 2g
Ingredients:
Dark chocolate, fillings (hazelnut, caramel, fruit purees). Contains milk, nuts, soy.
Preparation Instructions:
Ready to eat; store cool.
Trader Joe’s Candy Cane Chocolate Covered Almonds – $4.49 for 8 oz
Roasted almonds double-dipped in dark and white chocolate, rolled in candy cane bits.
Nutritional Facts (per 1/4 cup):
Calories per serving: 200
- Fats: 14g
- Carbs: 18g
- Sodium: 30mg
- Dietary fiber: 3g
- Sugar: 13g
- Protein: 5g
Ingredients:
Almonds, dark/white chocolate, candy cane (sugar, peppermint). Contains milk, soy, nuts.
Preparation Instructions:
Ready to snack.
Trader Joe’s Scandinavian Tidings Soft & Chewy Gummy Candy – $3.49 for 14 oz
Nordic-inspired gummies in lingonberry, cloudberry, and elderflower—chewy joy.
Nutritional Facts (per 6 pieces):
- Calories per serving: 100
- Fats: 0g
- Carbs: 26g
- Sodium: 10mg
- Dietary fiber: 0g
- Sugar: 20g
- Protein: 0g
Ingredients:
Glucose syrup, sugar, gelatin, fruit juices, citric acid. Contains wheat.
Preparation Instructions:
Ready to chew.
Petit Fours Mousse Cakes – $4.99 for 12 pieces
Tiny mousse-filled cakes in chocolate, vanilla, raspberry—elegant petit indulgences.
Nutritional Facts (per piece):
- Calories per serving: 140
- Fats: 9g
- Carbs: 13g
- Sodium: 20mg
- Dietary fiber: 0g
- Sugar: 10g
- Protein: 2g
Ingredients:
Sponge cake, mousse (cream, fruit), fondant. Contains milk, eggs, wheat.
Preparation Instructions:
Thaw 10 mins; serve chilled.
Gingerbread Ice Cream Sandwiches – $3.99 for 4-pack
Spiced gingerbread cookies sandwiching creamy vanilla ice cream—holiday hug.
Nutritional Facts (per sandwich):
- Calories per serving: 250
- Fats: 12g
- Carbs: 32g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Dietary fiber: 1g
- Sugar: 18g
- Protein: 4g
Ingredients:
Ice cream (cream, sugar, spices), gingerbread (flour, molasses). Contains milk, wheat.
Preparation Instructions:
Thaw 5 mins.
English Toffee Ice Cream – $3.79 pint
Brown butter ice cream with chocolate-toffee and almonds—decadent crunch.
Nutritional Facts (per 2/3 cup):
- Calories per serving: 330
- Fats: 20g
- Carbs: 34g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Dietary fiber: 1g
- Sugar: 31g
- Protein: 4g
Ingredients:
Cream, toffee, almonds, brown butter. Contains milk, nuts.
Preparation Instructions:
Scoop and serve.
Candy Cane Scented Candle – $5.99 for 5.7 oz
Soy-wax candle with peppermint crisp—festive flicker without the calories.
Nutritional Facts:
- N/A
Ingredients:
Soy wax, peppermint oil.
Preparation Instructions:
Trim wick, light 2-3 hours.
Cedar Balsam Scented Candle – $5.99 for 5.7 oz
Evergreen notes in a tin—cozy cabin vibes.
Nutritional Facts: N/A
Ingredients: Soy wax, cedar/balsam oils.
Preparation Instructions: Light for ambiance.
Brazil Nut Body Trio – $12.99 set
Body butter, mist, oil in nutty scent—Sol de Janeiro dupe.
Nutritional Facts: N/A
Ingredients: Brazil nut oil, shea butter, acai.
Preparation Instructions: Apply post-shower.
Shimmering Candy Cane Body Butter – $5.99 for 8 oz
Peppermint-scented with shimmer—glowy holiday skin.
Nutritional Facts: N/A
Ingredients: Shea butter, peppermint oil, mica.
Preparation Instructions: Massage in daily.
Candy Cane Body Scrub – $6.99 for 8 oz
Sugar scrub with peppermint—exfoliate festively.
Nutritional Facts: N/A
Ingredients: Sugar, coconut oil, peppermint.
Preparation Instructions: Scrub in shower, rinse.
Dog Toy with Squeaker – Whole Kernel Corn – $4.99
Corn-shaped plush toy with squeaker—puppy playtime.
Nutritional Facts: N/A
Ingredients: Plush fabric, squeaker.
Preparation Instructions: Toss for fetch.
Sweet Cannoli Dip – $3.99 for 8 oz
Creamy ricotta dip like cannoli filling—dip with pizzelle.
Nutritional Facts (per 2 tbsp):
- Calories per serving: 100
- Fats: 6g
- Carbs: 10g
- Sodium: 65mg
- Dietary fiber: 0g
- Sugar: 8g
- Protein: 2g
Ingredients: Ricotta, cream cheese, sugar, vanilla. Contains milk.
Preparation Instructions: Ready to dip; chill.
Milk Chocolate Coins of the World – $2.99 for 4 oz
Foil-wrapped coins in global designs—fun gelt.
Nutritional Facts (per 11 pieces):
- Calories per serving: 210
- Fats: 12g
- Carbs: 27g
- Sodium: 25mg
- Dietary fiber: 1g
- Sugar: 25g
- Protein: 3g
Ingredients: Milk chocolate (sugar, milk, cocoa). Contains milk.
Preparation Instructions: Ready to unwrap.
Jingle Jangle (Tin) – A Fun Mix of Fan Favorite Candy Treats – $4.99 tin
Pretzels, Joe-Joe’s, chocolate—jingly mix.
Nutritional Facts (per 1/4 cup):
- Calories per serving: 140
- Fats: 7g
- Carbs: 19g
- Sodium: 140mg
- Dietary fiber: 1g
- Sugar: 10g
- Protein: 2g
Ingredients: Pretzels, chocolate, Joe-Joe’s creme. Contains wheat, milk, soy.
Preparation Instructions: Shake and munch.
Mini Dark Chocolate Mint Stars – $3.49 for 6 oz
Star-shaped mint cookies in dark chocolate.
Nutritional Facts (per 13 cookies):
- Calories per serving: 130
- Fats: 6g
- Carbs: 19g
- Sodium: 115mg
- Dietary fiber: 1g
- Sugar: 11g
- Protein: 2g
Ingredients: Flour, dark chocolate, mint flavor. Contains wheat, soy.
Preparation Instructions: Ready to nibble.
Dark Chocolate Stars – $3.49 for 6 oz
Crunchy stars enrobed in dark chocolate.
Nutritional Facts (per 4 cookies):
- Calories per serving: 140
- Fats: 7g
- Carbs: 19g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Dietary fiber: 1g
- Sugar: 12g
- Protein: 1g
Ingredients: Wafer (flour, sugar), dark chocolate. Contains wheat, soy.
Preparation Instructions: Ready to eat.
Mini Gingerbread People – $3.49 for 16 oz
Itty-bitty spiced cookies—adorable treats.
Nutritional Facts (per 4 cookies):
- Calories per serving: 150
- Fats: 5g
- Carbs: 25g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Dietary fiber: 1g
- Sugar: 12g
- Protein: 2g
Ingredients: Flour, sugar, molasses, spices. Contains wheat.
Preparation Instructions: Ready to munch.
The Astounding Multi-Flavor Joe-Joe’s (Chocolate Enrobed Sandwich Cookies) – $4.99 for 9.2 oz
Four flavors: peppermint, PB, ginger, double choc—enrobed in chocolate.
Nutritional Facts (per 2 cookies):
- Calories per serving: 130
- Fats: 7g
- Carbs: 16g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Dietary fiber: 1g
- Sugar: 11g
- Protein: 2g
Ingredients: Joe-Joe’s cookies, chocolate coatings, fillings. Contains wheat, soy, milk.
Preparation Instructions: Ready to devour.
Astounding Multi-Flavor Mini Pretzels – $4.99 for 16 oz
Coated minis in coffee, PB, dark choc, milk choc.
Nutritional Facts (per 1/4 cup):
- Calories per serving: 140
- Fats: 7g
- Carbs: 18g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Dietary fiber: 1g
- Sugar: 9g
- Protein: 2g
Ingredients: Pretzels, chocolates, toppings. Contains wheat, milk, soy, peanuts.
Preparation Instructions: Ready to crunch.
Jingle Jangle Pretzel Twists – $3.99 for 8 oz
Twists coated in PB, chocolate gems, cookie bits.
Nutritional Facts (per pretzel):
- Calories per serving: 150
- Fats: 7g
- Carbs: 22g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Dietary fiber: 1g
- Sugar: 12g
- Protein: 3g
Ingredients: Pretzels, PB coating, chocolates. Contains wheat, milk, peanuts, soy.
Preparation Instructions: Ready to twist.
Peppermint Pretzel Slims – $2.99 for 6 oz
Thin pretzels coated in peppermint white choc.
Nutritional Facts (per 4 pieces):
- Calories per serving: 140
- Fats: 6g
- Carbs: 20g
- Sodium: 115mg
- Dietary fiber: 0g
- Sugar: 13g
- Protein: 1g
Ingredients: Pretzels, white coating, peppermint. Contains wheat, milk.
Preparation Instructions: Ready to slim down.
Giant Milk Chocolate Coin (Trader Joe’s) – $1.99 for 3.17 oz
Oversized foil coin—gelt on steroids.
Nutritional Facts (per coin):
- Calories per serving: 450
- Fats: 25g
- Carbs: 50g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Dietary fiber: 2g
- Sugar: 48g
- Protein: 6g
Ingredients: Milk chocolate (sugar, milk, cocoa). Contains milk.
Preparation Instructions: Unwrap and smash.
Trader Joe’s Twelve Days of Beauty – A Curated Beauty Collection – $19.99 set
12 mini skincare items—advent-style pampering.
Nutritional Facts: N/A
Ingredients: Varies (oils, essences, balms).
Preparation Instructions: Use daily.
Trader Joe’s Candy Cane Baton Wafer Cookies – $3.99 tin
Peppermint creme-filled wafers, candy cane-speckled.
Nutritional Facts (per 3 cookies):
- Calories per serving: 140
- Fats: 7g
- Carbs: 18g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Dietary fiber: 0g
- Sugar: 10g
- Protein: 1g
Ingredients: Wafer (flour, sugar), peppermint creme, beet powder. Contains wheat.
Preparation Instructions: Dip in cocoa.
Trader Joe’s Belgian Truffle Ballotin Box – $5.99 for 3.45 oz
Assorted Belgian truffles—ganache luxury.
Nutritional Facts (per 2 pieces):
- Calories per serving: 140
- Fats: 11g
- Carbs: 11g
- Sodium: 15mg
- Dietary fiber: 1g
- Sugar: 9g
- Protein: 2g
Ingredients: Dark chocolate, cream, nuts, flavors. Contains milk, soy, nuts.
Preparation Instructions: Ready to savor.
CACHET Premium Belgian Chocolate Assortment – $9.99 for 24 pieces
Belgian pralines in milk, dark, white—gift-worthy.
Nutritional Facts (per 2 pieces):
- Calories per serving: 140
- Fats: 10g
- Carbs: 12g
- Sodium: 20mg
- Dietary fiber: 1g
- Sugar: 10g
- Protein: 2g
Ingredients: Chocolate, hazelnut praline, caramel. Contains milk, nuts, soy.
Preparation Instructions: Ready to indulge.
Trader Joe’s Chocolate Passport – $9.99 for 8 bars
Single-origin dark bars from global beans.
Nutritional Facts (per bar, 45g):
- Calories per serving: 250
- Fats: 20g
- Carbs: 20g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Dietary fiber: 4g
- Sugar: 14g
- Protein: 4g
Ingredients: Cocoa beans, sugar (varies by origin). Contains soy.
Preparation Instructions: Snap and taste.
Trader Joe’s Pound Plus Milk Chocolate Bar (Caramel, Pretzel Bits & Sea Salt) – $4.99 for 17.6 oz
Massive bar with caramel swirls, pretzels, salt.
Nutritional Facts (per 2 squares):
- Calories per serving: 130
- Fats: 7g
- Carbs: 15g
- Sodium: 65mg
- Dietary fiber: 0g
- Sugar: 12g
- Protein: 1g
Ingredients: Milk chocolate, caramel, pretzels, sea salt. Contains milk, wheat, soy.
Preparation Instructions: Break and share.
Trader Joe’s Winter Wake Up Tea – $2.99 for 20 bags
Spicy black tea blend for cozy mornings.
Nutritional Facts (per cup): 0 calories
Ingredients: Black tea, cinnamon, orange peel, cloves.
Preparation Instructions: Steep 3-5 mins in hot water.
Trader Joe’s Wintry Blend Ground Coffee – $5.99 for 14 oz
Medium roast with holiday spices.
Nutritional Facts: 0 calories
Ingredients: Coffee, cinnamon, nutmeg.
Preparation Instructions: Brew 2 tbsp per cup.
Trader Joe’s Body Butter Trio – $7.99 set
Three scented butters: lavender, gardenia, bergamot.
Nutritional Facts: N/A
Ingredients: Shea butter, coconut oil, scents.
Preparation Instructions: Apply liberally.
Trader Joe’s Gummy Bear Flavored Lip Duo (Lip Balm Butter + Overnight Lip Mask) – $6.99 duo
Fruity balm and mask for soft lips.
Nutritional Facts: N/A
Ingredients: Castor oil, beeswax, gummy flavor.
Preparation Instructions: Apply balm daily, mask overnight.
Trader Joe’s Herbaceous Cheesy Bites – $4.99 for 12 oz
Herb-stuffed cheese bites—crispy, garlicky apps.
Nutritional Facts (per 5 bites):
- Calories per serving: 320
- Fats: 26g
- Carbs: 14g
- Sodium: 570mg
- Dietary fiber: 1g
- Sugar: 1g
- Protein: 10g
Ingredients: Cheese (mozzarella, parmesan), herbs, breading. Contains milk, wheat.
Preparation Instructions: Bake 10 mins at 425°F.
Trader Joe’s Moisturizing Lip Balm Set – $5.99 for 6-pack
Assorted flavors: coconut, strawberry—pocket-sized hydration.
Nutritional Facts: N/A
Ingredients: Beeswax, oils, flavors.
Preparation Instructions: Apply as needed.
Trader Joe’s Gluten Free Pumpkin Pie – $6.99 whole
GF crust with spiced pumpkin filling—Thanksgiving savior.
Nutritional Facts (per slice):
- Calories per serving: 310
- Fats: 13g
- Carbs: 45g
- Sodium: 260mg
- Dietary fiber: 2g
- Sugar: 25g
- Protein: 4g
Ingredients: Pumpkin, GF flour, sugar, eggs. Contains eggs.
Preparation Instructions: Thaw and bake 10 mins at 350°F.
Trader Jacques Ready to Eat Fondue – $4.99 for 14 oz
Swiss cheese fondue—dip-ready warmth.
Nutritional Facts (per 1/4 cup):
- Calories per serving: 130
- Fats: 10g
- Carbs: 2g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Dietary fiber: 0g
- Sugar: 0g
- Protein: 9g
Ingredients: Gruyere, emmental, wine, kirsch. Contains milk.
Preparation Instructions: Heat on stovetop low 5 mins, stirring.
Trader Joe’s Double Cream Brie – $4.99 for 6.46 oz
Ultra-creamy French-style brie—spreadable luxury.
Nutritional Facts (per 1 oz):
- Calories per serving: 100
- Fats: 9g
- Carbs: 0g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Dietary fiber: 0g
- Sugar: 0g
- Protein: 5g
Ingredients: Pasteurized cow’s milk, salt, rennet. Contains milk.
Preparation Instructions: Serve at room temp.
Trader Joe’s Candy Cane Joe-Joe’s Ice Cream – $3.79 pint
Peppermint ice cream with cookie chunks.
Nutritional Facts (per 2/3 cup):
- Calories per serving: 290
- Fats: 17g
- Carbs: 31g
- Sodium: 140mg
- Dietary fiber: 1g
- Sugar: 25g
- Protein: 4g
Ingredients: Cream, Joe-Joe’s cookies, peppermint. Contains milk, wheat, soy.
Preparation Instructions: Scoop and enjoy.
Trader Joe’s Mini Hold the Cone! Peppermint Flavored Ice Cream Cones – $3.99 for 8-pack
Mini cones with peppermint ice cream, choc coating.
Nutritional Facts (per 3 cones):
- Calories per serving: 220
- Fats: 12g
- Carbs: 25g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Dietary fiber: 1g
- Sugar: 17g
- Protein: 3g
Ingredients: Ice cream, cone, chocolate, peppermint. Contains milk, wheat, soy, eggs.
Preparation Instructions: Thaw 5 mins.
Trader Joe’s Assorted Mini Éclairs – $4.99 for 12-pack
Frozen minis in chocolate, vanilla, coffee.
Nutritional Facts (per 3 éclairs):
- Calories per serving: 250
- Fats: 14g
- Carbs: 28g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Dietary fiber: 1g
- Sugar: 18g
- Protein: 4g
Ingredients: Choux pastry, custard, chocolate glaze. Contains milk, eggs, wheat.
Preparation Instructions: Thaw 15 mins.
Trader Joe’s Pistachio Baklava (Traditional Turkish Pastry) – $9.99 for 8 oz
Layered phyllo with pistachios and honey syrup.
Nutritional Facts (per 2 pieces):
- Calories per serving: 220
- Fats: 12g
- Carbs: 24g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Dietary fiber: 2g
- Sugar: 12g
- Protein: 5g
Ingredients: Phyllo, pistachios, butter, sugar, honey. Contains wheat, nuts.
Preparation Instructions: Thaw and serve.
Trader Joe’s Kouign Amann (Buttery, Flaky, French-Inspired Sweet Pastry) – $3.99 for 4-pack
Caramelized butter pastries—Breton decadence.
Nutritional Facts (per pastry):
- Calories per serving: 340
- Fats: 20g
- Carbs: 37g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Dietary fiber: 1g
- Sugar: 15g
- Protein: 4g
Ingredients: Dough, butter, sugar. Contains wheat, milk.
Preparation Instructions: Bake 25 mins at 375°F.
As we wrap up this whirlwind tour of Trader Joe’s holiday bounty, remember: the best part of the season is sharing. Stock up, experiment, and let these finds spark joy in every bite, sip, and sparkle. Happy holidays from your favorite neighborhood grocer—what’s your must-try this year?
