Yahoo Lifestyle The 15 Best Things to Buy at Trader Joe's This December
With December upon us, it’s time to deck your pantry with all the holiday magic Trader Joe’s has to offer (and there's a lot to choose from). This month, your local TJ’s is bursting with seasonal delights that are perfect for every celebration—cozy nights by the fire, holiday feasts with the family, cookie decorating marathons with the kids. We've rounded up the top new products everyone’s raving about to help you make the most of your holiday shopping trip. Check out our list of the 15 Trader Joe's December must-haves that will bring extra merriment to your meals!
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The 15 Best December Trader Joe's Finds
1. French Onion Popcorn
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We'll kick things off with the one that we're most excited about: this brand-new French onion-flavored popcorn. The combo of French onion soup seasoning, tomato powder and cheese make this a top pick for snacking whether you're sitting by the fire for a movie marathon or you're in the car for a long holiday road trip. "I will literally push people out of the way to buy this," says one Redditor. Find it for $2.69 in the snacks aisle.
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2. Shishito Crisps
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"Absolutely delicious. Haven’t gotten a spicy one yet but I’m finding it hard to not eat the entire bag in a single sitting!" says one Redditor fan of this snack. And with only three ingredients (shishitos, rice bran oil and salt), it's easy to see why: these vacuum-fried peppers are pretty mild until you hit that one that packs a bit of a punch, making eating them a delicious adventure. Find them for $2.99.
3. Gingerbread Sandwich Cookies
Picture this: a gingerbread cookie and a whoopie pie have a baby and the result is a cute little pack of these delicious gingerbread sandwich cookies. With a cream cheesy filling and crunchy sugar tops, they're the perfect size to dip in a glass of cold milk (or leave out for Santa). Online reviews have been a bit mixed, but there are definitely some fans our there. "Just tried them today and they were delish!" says one Instagrammer. Find them for $5.99 in the bakery section.
4. Cranberry Butter Cookies
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If you're like us, you're in your Christmas cookie era and you want all that Trader Joe's has to offer. Their cranberry butter cookies are back and reminiscent of their Fall hit, the All Butter Apple Shortbread Cookie, but with tart cranberries in place of juicy apple bits. "I really enjoyed these last year and I was only able to buy one box because they were gone so quickly. I’ll be getting more this time," says one Instagrammer. Find them in the cookie section for $2.99 per box.
5. Cassata Baked Ricotta Cheese
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Inspired by a Sicilian Cassata Cake, which has a similar flavor profile, this sweet wheel of ricotta is flavored with chocolate chips, candied pear and pumpkin, plus candied orange, lemon and citrus peel. "This was so freakin good. It took everything within me not to eat it all in one day. I topped mine with whipped cream and berries. 🤤" says one fan. Trader Joe's suggests serving the cheese their amaretti cookies and a cup of tea. Find it in the cheese section for a limited time for $4.99.
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6. Cashel Blue Cheese Irish Potato Chips
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We love a good salty snack (especially if there's cheese involved) and this new bag of chips definitely delivers. Made with Cashel Blue cheese (Ireland's most popular cheese) these chips are made for TJ's by an Irish supplier using Irish Potatoes and Cashel Blue cheese. "They would be great with some buffalo chicken dip (and definitely strong enough to scoop some hefty dip) but also super tasty on its own," says one Redditor. Find them for $2.99 per bag for a limited time.
7. English Fudge Collection
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This three-flavor pack of fudge is so new that Redditors aren't even talking about it yet—but they will be. This trio includes clotted cream, chocolate and holiday spice (made with vanilla, ginger and cinnamon) and is bound to be a crowd-pleaser. Grab a box for $5.49 for the perfect hostess gift or your holiday dessert table.
8. British Shortbread Cookie Collection
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This cookie collection is another no-brainer for a hostess or teacher gift or to spruce up your holiday cookie table. Three British shortbreads, ready for dipping into your coffee or tea come in three flavors: coffee (made with real ground coffee), cocoa (made with chocolate and meringue), and English toffee and nut. Grab a box for $7.99 in the cookie aisle.
9. Cinnamon Spiced Coffee
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Winter finds at Trader Joe's don't always have to be snack-related. Start your day right with a steaming mug of their new cinnamon-spiced coffee and and add a little holiday magic to your morning. Some Redditors are on the fence about this one but others are happy there's a replacement for their beloved—and discontinued—gingerbread coffee. Find it for $8.99 per bag.
10. Garlic Gondolas
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We only needed to read one review in order to run out to TJ's and grab these new frozen bread boats: "Saw this new product at T. Joe’s and had quite possibly the greatest idea of my life💡Garlic Gondola filled with Italian meatballs, roasted garlic marinara sauce and fresh mozzarella. Finished with shredded parm. It was a full-on assault to the senses 🤤." These boats are filled with garlic sauce along with cheese and can be eaten alone or filled (as this brilliant Redditor did). Grab them for $3.99 in the frozen section.
11. English Toffee Ice Cream
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Trader Joe's seasonal ice creams have fans running to the freezer case and this new holiday flavor has already got people talking. Their English Toffee Ice Cream starts out with a base of brown butter ice cream and then they add chocolatey-coated toffee with almonds sprinkled in."I'm not saying I need this...but I think I need this lol," says one Redditor. Same same! Find it in the freezer case for $3.79 for a limited time.
12. Sugared Rice Cracker Stars
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One TikToker likened these sugary rice crackers to Frosted Flakes and we couldn't run to the store fast enough to try for ourselves. Trader Joe's promises your taste buds will "twinkle" with these new poppable snacks. Rice crackers dipped in soy sauce and honey, then sprinkled with coarse sugar crystals...what could be bad? Grab a bag for just $1.99 in the snacks aisle.
13. Granny Smith Apple & Calvados Spirited Fruit Spread
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Just as delicious on a baguette with brie as it is on your morning toast with butter, this new Granny Smith apple fruit spread has a myriad of uses (and we bet these limited-time jars will go fast!). Sweet and tart Granny Smith apples are blended with Calvados, an apple and pear brandy from the French region of Normandy, to create a luscious spread worthy of a prime spot on your charcuterie board. Find it with the other jams and jellies for $2.99 a jar.
14. Chao Tôm
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What is Chao Tôm, exactly? Well, the popular Vietnamese dish consists of minced, fried, savory-seasoned shrimp and veggies, wrapped around a sweet, chewy piece of sugarcane. The TJ's version is causing some chatter online, with some people grabbing boxes for easy holiday appetizers or side dishes and some saying that they aren't authentic or are a bit on the bland side. Try them out for yourself and decide for yourself. Look for them in the frozen seafood section for $5.49 per box.
15. Crispy Shiitake Mushrooms
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Trader Joe's says these new crispy mushrooms are the perfect side dish for burger night, as a gameday snack or dipped in their ponzu sauce (genius!) for holiday platters. "Great out of the air fryer, add some pepper and garlic salt 👌" says one Redditor and "The batter is crunchy and fresh tasting, just like at the fair. The mushrooms are slightly soggy but not bad for being frozen. Just needs some delicious ranch for dipping and you’ve got yourself a tasty snack. Would get again," says another. Find them for $4.99 for a limited time in the freezer case.
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