Trader Joe's Holiday Items Are Already Flying Off the Shelves — Here Are 30 to Look Out For
Holiday lovers, rejoice! Trader Joe's seasonal items have hit the shelves, and they're even better than we remember. This fall, we found dozens of pumpkin-flavored favorites, but the best is yet to come as new winter products — ranging from international holiday sweets to truffle-infused cheese — roll out at stores across the country. With a keen eye for new products and a little help from employees at my local store, I've rounded up some of this year's best Trader Joe's holiday items, so you can grab your favorites before they sell out again.
Here are 30 Trader Joe's winter items to shop this holiday season.
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1. O'Nog
This oat-based take on eggnog is dairy-free and vegan, so more people can enjoy the festive beverage this year.
2. Jingle Jangle
The fan-favorite chocolate-covered holiday mix is back — be sure to grab a tin before it runs out.
3. Ready to Bake Brie en Croûte
Holiday hosting just got way easier thanks to this double cream Brie wrapped in a ready-to-bake pastry crust.
4. Truffle Pecorino Cheese
Trader Joe's released several black truffle products this winter, including this luxurious yet affordable cheese with truffles.
5. Cranberry Chevre
Goat cheese is great year-round, but the addition of cranberry to this log makes it the perfect inclusion on a festive cheese board.
6. Black Truffle Alfredo Pasta Sauce
Elevate your winter pasta dishes with this creamy black truffle sauce — they'll feel fancy with minimal effort.
7. Candy Cane Joe-Joe's
Joe-Joe's are like Trader Joe's take on Oreos, and these sandwich cookies have a seasonally inspired candy cane flavor.
8. Advent Calendar
A classic chocolate Advent calendar is fun for all ages.
9. Advent Calendar for Dogs (or Cats!)
Let your pets join in on the holiday festivities with these Advent calendars for dogs and cats.
10. Potato Pancakes
Frozen potato pancakes ready in minutes? Yes, please. There's even a cauliflower option for those hoping for low-carb holiday meals.
11. Astounding Multi-flavor Joe-Joe's
All four flavors of these chocolate-covered sandwich cookies are delicious, including the popular dark chocolate-coated peppermint Joe-Joe's, which are available on their own, too.
12. Walkers Shortbread Assortment
TJ's has no shortage of international holiday favorites this year, including these Scottish-made Walkers shortbread cookies. Other European-inspired snacks available include Danish butter cookies and the Belgian cookie collection.
13. Salty Honey Toffee Milk Chocolate-covered Crackers
Sweet, salty, crunchy deliciousness.
14. Mini Gingerbread People
These mini gingerbread cookies with white fudge icing are a quintessential holiday treat.
15. Lebkuchen Cookies
A classic German Christmas dessert, these Trader Joe's Lebkuchen cookies are basically the next best thing to visiting Munich's holiday markets.
16. Panettone
Trader Joe's has holiday treats from around the world, including traditional Italian Panettone.
17. Baci
These Italian hazelnut chocolates are a Nutella lover's dream, and the box is perfect for gifting (though we don't blame you if you keep it for yourself).
18. Taste Test of Caramels
This box of 12 chocolate-covered caramels has a fun twist — each is a different flavor, and you'll have to taste them all to find out which is which.
19. Chocolate Passport
Try single-origin chocolate from Peru, Ecuador, Venezuela, Ghana, the Dominican Republic, Papua New Guinea, São Tomé, and Tanzania with this adorable chocolate passport.
20. Scandinavian Tidings
The fruity Scandinavian Swimmers candy is a year-round favorite, but this seasonal take on the gummies features holiday shapes and colors.
21. Peppermint Pretzel Slims
Basically like peppermint bark on a pretzel — need I say more?
22. Peppermint Bark
Peppermint bark is a holiday season favorite, and the festive tin makes this a perfect gift.
23. Dark Chocolate Orange
Chocolate oranges are a U.K. Christmas staple. This Trader Joe's version has 20 break-apart segments for a delightful holiday treat.
24. Rabitos Royale
These Spanish chocolate fig bonbons are made of dried figs stuffed with a brandy chocolate truffle and covered in chocolate.
25. Cane Joe-Joe's Ice Cream
Candy Cane Joe-Joe's sandwich cookies are a holiday favorite, and this combines them with peppermint and vanilla ice cream plus fudge for a sweet holiday dessert.
26. Gingerbread House Kit
A holiday season essential.
27. Sparkling Cranberry-flavored Juice Blend
This is the perfect mixer for your holiday cocktails and mocktails. For those looking for a little extra spice, there's also a canned Sparkling Cranberry Ginger Beverage available.
28. Winter Ride Double Bock
Rounding out the seasonal drink selection is this double bock lager, at 7.5% alcohol by volume.
29. Truffle Cream-filled Gnocchi
Each gnocchi is filled with a mascarpone and truffle sauce to create pillows of savory paradise.
30. Hot Cocoa Ornaments
This year's hot item? These adorable hot cocoa-filled ornaments dusted in an edible glitter coating.
Elizabeth Rhodes is an associate digital editor at Travel + Leisure. Follow her adventures on Instagram @elizabetheverywhere.
