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7 Best Trader Joe’s Desserts And Snacks For December, Ranked—From Roasted Pecan Dip To Gingerbread Sandwich Cookies

December 2, 2024 by Marissa Matozzo

 
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Trader Joe’s features an extensive and diverse array of desserts designed to please various palates, all without straining your wallet. There’s truly something for everyone, whether you’re a chocolate enthusiast, a cookie fanatic, or somewhere in between. And let’s not forget their eagerly awaited, delectable seasonal offerings that always seem to disappear from the shelves quickly.

It’s no wonder! We’ve undertaken the challenging task of ranking some of the finest winter desserts and snacks from Trader Joe’s, relying on fan reviews and social media comments. Keep an eye out for these items on your next visit to Trader Joe’s—which ones will you be adding to your cart? And do you agree with our top choice?

1. Blue Cheese Roasted Pecan Dip

Trader Joe's has brought back its popular Blue Cheese Roasted Pecan Dip, a rich and velvety cream cheese dip filled with pieces of blue cheese and crispy roasted pecans. Fans on Instagram are thrilled, with one writing under a recent post dedicated to the returning $4.99 item: "So good! One of my favorites!" Another added: "Love this stuff, wish it was there year round." One other noted: "The best!!!! Soooo yummy with the cornbread crisps too." For its versatility, it has to top our list!

2. Gingerbread Sandwich Cookies

Trader Joe's has reintroduced the Gingerbread Sandwich Cookies for the holiday season, and they are receiving rave reviews. These cookies feature soft gingerbread with a thick layer of sweet cream cheese filling and a crunchy sugar topping. On Instagram, fans are thrilled about the return of these $5.99 delights. As one user who tasted them wrote on IG: "they are divine!" Another added: "I eat a box of these a week, a tradition."

3. Gingerbread House Kit

Trader Joe's enthusiasts on Instagram are thrilled with the Gingerbread House Kit, which includes a gingerbread house, forest animals, icing sugar, fruit candies, chocolate buttons, sprinkles, and a pastry bag for decorating, all for only $8.99. Considering everything that comes in the kit, we must admit it's an excellent value and definitely deserves a high spot on our list.

4. Teeny Tiny Pecan Pies

Trader Joe's fans are buzzing over the $4.99 Teeny Tiny Pecan Pies. Each charming mini pie, measuring around three inches in diameter, boasts a luscious brown sugar and pecan filling enveloped in a tender, buttery crust. According to the brand, these are topped with a Junior Mammoth pecan half and baked to a flawless golden brown. Many are finding them ideal for satisfying pie cravings without committing to a full-sized dessert. In the comments section of a post about the pies from @trader_joes_treasure_hunt, one fan described them to be what holiday "dreams are made of" as another commented that they are "the cutest."

5. O'Nog

Alright, this may spark some debate, but if you're among those who adore egg nog, you should absolutely grab a $2.99 carton at Trader Joe's. Enthusiasts on Instagram are raving about the store's O’Nog, a rich holiday beverage crafted from oats that is vegan, gluten-free, lactose-free, dairy-free, and soy-free. Popular Trader Joe's-themed account @trader_joes_treasure_hunt deemed it to be "creamy and delicious with hints of nutmeg and ginger."

6. Apple Cinnamon Buns

Trader Joe's is now offering these delightful $4.49 Apple Cinnamon Buns, Danish-style pastries with sweet dough filled with a cinnamon-apple compote. Twisted into a knot and sprinkled with a light, streusel-like crumb, these treats are baked to a perfect golden brown. The aforementioned account @trader_joes_treasure_hunt recently uploaded a post dedicated to the item. Fans in the comments section praised it, with one writing that they were "Pretty good!" One fan advised others to "eat them warm!!!!"

7. Brown Salted Caramel Butter Biscotti

Trader Joe's Brown Butter Salted Caramel Mini Biscotti is the perfect sweet treat to enjoy with your afternoon cup of coffee. As TJ's website describes, the biscotti is "the perfect combo of warm, caramelized flavor and captivating crunchiness." You can pick up a 9-oz tub of these delicious cookies for just $4.99, though they're so delectable we're not sure how long just one tub will last you. One shopper who tried the new treats, wrote under a new post from @trader_joes_treasure_hunt: "These are a little bit more maple syrup-y than I thought they would be. With that said, they’re a hard biscotti so be careful. 6.5/10." Another added: "I loved ‘em."

The Bottom Line

Overall, have a great time shopping at Trader Joe's! We aim to provide you with a thorough selection of seven exciting and well-loved items to try out this month. Check them out and decide if they meet your approval as they have for other customers.

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