The Best Aldi Finds Under $15 Hitting Shelves in December

We got a sneak peek at all the goodies you'll want to add to your cart.

It’s December, which means it’s officially the most wonderful time of the year, filled with family gatherings and holiday parties galore. It also happens to be one of the busiest, though. This means that anywhere you can take a shortcut on party food prep, we suggest you think about taking it.

Luckily, Aldi has tons of deals on products that help round out your holiday appetizer menus, make gift-giving a cinch, and even help you get dinner on the table on an average weeknight during the busiest season.

The Best December Aldi Finds

Holiday Brownies

Available: Dec. 6
Price: $4.29

If you need a last-minute baked treat for a holiday party, these Fudge Iced Brownies have you covered. With swirls of green and red decorating the tops, they bring plenty of festive fun to the table.

Bake Shop Pecan Pie

Available: Dec. 20
Price: $5.69

With its sweet, rich filling and buttery crust, pecan pie is a holiday classic. And if you don’t have the oven space to bake one in the lead-up to Christmas, Aldi’s pecan pie will be available in stores just in time for the holiday.

Specially Selected Cold Smoked Atlantic Salmon Trio

Available: Dec. 20
Price: $12.99

If your appetizer spread relies on the presence of smoked salmon, this trio will take it up a notch with unique flavors, including red wine, old-fashioned, and mojito.

Southern Grove Holiday Nut Packs

Available: Dec. 6
Price: $9.99

These nut mixes come in both a savory and sweet version. The savory mixes include rosemary almonds, a classic nut blend, and a Sicilian snack mix, and the sweet trio of mixes features dark chocolate-covered almonds, peppermint-flavored almonds, and honey-glazed pecans. Add them to your charcuterie boards, put them out with dessert, or just snack on them all month long.

Specially Selected Mini Cinnamon Swirl Pastries

Available: Dec. 6
Price: $4.99

Cozy winter mornings call for cozy breakfast pastries. These treats are flaky and filled with a swirl of cinnamon, perfect for a quick holiday breakfast or a sweet addition to brunch.

Nature’s Nectar Holiday Wassail Punch

Available: Dec. 6
Price: $2.99

Wassail is a hot mulled cider beverage that can be served with alcohol or without. Aldi’s juice looks like it delivers on the fruity, spiced taste of the beverage, straight from a bottle.

Season’s Choice Colorful Carrots or Cauliflower Florets

Available: Dec. 20
Price: $2.29

In the midst of holiday indulgence, it can be a relief to get a quick veggie fix on a weeknight without fuss. These colorful veggies come frozen and can get steamed in the bag for ultimate ease.

Mama Cozzi's Pizza Kitchen Rising Crust Pizza

Available: Dec. 13
Price: $4.99

Even when my freezer is bursting, I always find room for a frozen pizza because inevitably, there will be a night when dinner goes awry, or I have nothing else in the house to cook, and frozen pizza is the only thing that can save me. This single-serve frozen pizza is perfect for those nights.

Stay Spicy Gift Set

Available: Dec. 6
Price: $9.99

If you’ve got a white elephant gift to buy, this simple pack of six different hot sauces will make lots of recipients happy. Bonus? It comes in right under $10.

Reggano Christmas Pasta

Available: Dec. 6
Price: $2.69

Festive pasta with Santa-shaped noodles will not only make weeknight pasta night more exciting but also level up the cuteness in a holiday gift basket.

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