These Are the Best New Holiday Items at Trader Joe’s Right Now
The newest holiday products to hit Trader Joe’s shelves are both fun and delightful, but also super helpful for hosting and gifting.
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This time of year can be a total whirlwind of to-do lists, errands, shopping, hosting, and other activities. With so much to do, I think we’d all welcome any shortcuts or time-savers. Enter Trader Joe’s holiday lineup. The newest products to hit the retailers shelves are both fun and delightful, but also super helpful for hosting and gifting.
TJ’s has so many items for holiday hosting that require zero prep—put out a bowl of its new French Onion Popcorn for snacking, serve up Mini Mushroom Tartelettes as an appetizer, or pour TJ’s newest canned cocktail, Everything But the Bartender Cosmopolitan, into a pitcher and you’ve got a ready-made drink for your cocktail party.
And there are so many products that will make impressive gifts, like its sweets and chocolate offerings that include its British Shortbread Cookie Collection, English Fudge Collection, and Cocoa Truffles Collection.
Take a look at the full lineup below, and get ready for your next Trader Joe’s run.
British Shortbread Cookie Collection, $8
Made in Derbyshire, United Kingdom, these cookies come in three different flavors: coffee, cocoa, and English toffee.
English Toffee Ice Cream, $4
Serve this sweet, buttery, and caramel-y ice cream with your holiday desserts.
Peanut Brittle, $4
Bring this brittle as a hostess gift, serve it to guests, sprinkle it over ice cream, or incorporate it into cookie dough. Whatever you do, it’s going to be delicious.
Italian Confetti Almonds, $4
Made with Avola almonds (known for their flat, elongated shape and marzipan-like flavor), the Italian Confetti Almonds are a fun treat to add to your snack board.
Dark Chocolate Orange, $3
Yes, you can get classic chocolate oranges at TJ’s. At under $5, they make for a fun stuffing stocker.
Crunchy Italian Amaretti Cookies, $3
These cookies are made with just three ingredients: sugar, apricot kernels, and egg white.
Boozy Bottles, $4
Now these are stocking stuffers for grown-ups. The two-inch bottles are made from rich, dark chocolate and filled with cognac liqueur.
A Trio of Chocolate Boules, $5
These bite-sized chocolate balls come in three different varieties: milk chocolate boules with milk chocolate caramel filling; milk chocolate boules with white chocolate hazelnut filling, and dark chocolate boules filled with dark chocolate filling.
Jingly Jangly, $1
Trader Joe’s took their popular Jingle Jangle and made a portable version of it—Jingly Jangly. The compact bag is filled with a cup of the holiday treat.
Rum Balls, $4
These rum balls come from a TJ’s employee’s family recipe and are crafted in Denmark.
German Iced Gingerbread Soft Spiced Cookies, $3
These cookies take inspiration from springerle, which is a traditional German cookie that has intricate, embossed designs. Each box contains two large cookies that are perfect for sharing.
Spiced Cranberry Granola, $4
Add festive flavors to your morning bowl of yogurt. The Spiced Cranberry Granola contains sweetened oat clusters spiced with cinnamon and nutmeg, plus dried cranberries, almonds, candied orange peel, and coconut flakes.
Peppermint Crunch Popcorn, $4
Lightly salted popcorn gets covered in dark or white chocolate and then studded with crush candy cane. It’s a must for your dessert table.
Festive Chaos of Gummy Candy, $5
This is the only time chaos is welcomed—in candy form. The pack includes soft and chewy gummies in festive shapes (ornaments, trees, holly, and snowmen), plus gummies shaped like bears, cola bottles, mustaches, and tennis shoes.
English Fudge Collection, $5
Another U.K. import to add to the lineup, this fudge box comes with three decadent flavors: Clotted Cream Fudge, Chocolate Dude, and Holiday Spice Fudge.
Dark Chocolate Dipped Candy Cane Marshmallows, $3
Another fun gift, these marshmallows are dipped in dark chocolate and covered in crushed candy cane bits.
Cocoa Truffles Collection, $5
This truffle collection is made in France and features four flavors: Fizzy (which has a crackling pop), Popcorn (a buttery treat), Cookie (made with real cookie pieces), and Raspberry (with a fruity aroma and tart finish).
Crunchy Milk Chocolate Hazelnut Pralines, $4
The candy party doesn’t stop. TJ’s pralines are milk chocolate-y goodness with crunchy hazelnut and a crunchy wafer.
Soft Italian Nougat, $2
TJ’s nougat is made in Italy and contains three kinds of nuts: almonds, hazelnuts, and pistachios.
Cashel Blue Cheese Irish Potato Chips, $3
Savory and cheesy, TJ’s newest potato chips are made with Ireland’s most popular cheese, Cashel Blue.
Sugared Rice Cracker Stars, $2
Gluten-free and umami-rich, these festive star snacks are dipped in a light layer of soy sauce and honey, then sprinkled with coarse sugar crystals.
Phyllo Crisps, $3
Light and flaky phyllo dough is transformed into a cracker in this new product. It’s topped with cranberries, pumpkin seeds, sunflower seeds, and oats, then glazed with honey and finished with cinnamon.
French Onion Popcorn, $3
French onion soup in popcorn form? A novel creation! This popcorn is seasoned with a mix of garlic powder, onion powder, and Parmesan cheese.
Festively Shaped Pretzels, $3
Perfect for your holiday snacking table, these pretzels come in fun shapes like wintry socks, holiday bells, and five-pointed stars.
Elevated Cracker Assortment, $8
All you need is this box of crackers to complete your cheese or charcuterie board. Inside there are three types of crackers: Plum & Date Toasts, Buttermilk Crackers, and Lemon & Black Pepper Crackers.
Cheddar & Parmesan Cheese Snackers, $2
Crunchy, savory, and light, the Cheddar & Parmesan Cheese Snackers will work equally as well on a charcuterie board or as a game time snack.
Mini Mushroom Tartelettes, $5
You can throw the easiest cocktail party with just TJ’s appetizers. The newest addition to the lineup are these tartelettes that contain shiitake mushrooms, chopped garlic and shallot, Parmesan, cream cheese, and ricotta.
Garlic Gondolas, $4
Serve these delicious cheese boats as an appetizer, side, or even an entrée (top it with protein and veggies).
Chao Tôm, $5
TJ’s version of the classic Vietnamese dish of chao tôm is easy to prepare in the air fryer or conventional oven. Serve it with sweet chili dipping sauce.
Olive Tapenade Hummus, $3
Here, hummus is taken up a notch with briny olive tapenade.
Sweet Mustard Dill Sauce, $2
This mustard-y sauce is Scandinavian favorite—TJ’s version has the subtle heat of mustard, a little bit of cayenne, seasoned vinegar, cane molasses, and dill. It’s sweet, herby, and spicy all in one.
Butter with Parmesan, Garlic & Herb, $3
Compound butters have so many uses—spread it on a crusty baguette, top it over scrambled eggs or a baked potato, or use it to season a steak or fish.
Caesar Salad Dip, $4
Caesar salads are always a classic, but they’re definitely having a moment on social media right now—there’s so much talk about Caesar salad wraps. This genius dip contains Caesar-y seasoned sour cream, mayo, anchovy paste, Parmesan cheese, and some finely shredded Romaine lettuce.
Lemon Stuffed Olives, $3
Chalkidiki olives are big, extra flavorful, and have a buttery texture. For this recipe, they’re stuffed with a lemon peel. I’m already imagining them in a martini…
Granny Smith Apple & Calvados Spirited Fruit Spread, $3
This isn’t your average jam—the spread contains Granny Smith apples and Calvados (an apple and pear brandy), making it decadent, fruit-forward, and caramel-y.
Cocoa Berry Black Tea Blend, $2
The limited-edition tea blend features a base layer of black tea from Argentina and rooibos from South Africa. Then carob pods, cocoa bean shells, cocoa powder, licorice root, and cranberry seeds add to the flavoring.
Spiced Whiskey, $10
Made by an expert distiller in Los Angeles, TJ’s Spiced Whiskey is bourbon infused with a blend of cinnamon, clove, caramel, cane sugar, molasses, ginger, nutmeg, and black pepper.
Everything But the Bartender Cosmopolitan, $10
It’s great that canned cocktails are more accepted these days—they’re so easy to serve and drink, and they actually taste good. These single-serve cans of Cosmo contain vodka, lime juice, cranberry juice, and a splash of blood orange juice.
Organic Grass Fed Top Sirloin Steak, $9
Trader Joe’s has a line of Organic Grass Fed Angus Beef to try this season—plus, you’ll be impressed with the prices on them. The top sirloin steak is versatile and can be pan-fried, grilled, or slice into thin strips.
Organic Grass Fed Tenderloin Steak, $25
TJ’s describes the tenderloin steak as “a particularly special cut of beef, coming from a muscle along the cow’s spine that typically doesn’t get worked out very much.” That makes it extra tender.
Organic Grass Fed NY Strip Steak Boneless, $14
The classic New York strip is ideal if you want to have a steakhouse experience at home.
Organic Grass Fed Angus Beef Ribeye Steak, $15
Or you can go with a ribeye for steak night. TJ’s recommends searing it and basting it in butter with your preferred herbs and savory spices.
Sensitivity + Whitening Peppermint Fluoride Toothpaste, $4
Another addition to TJ’s personal care lineup, this toothpaste contains potassium nitrate to reduce any discomfort—perfect for sensitive teeth.
Peppermint Fluoride Free Toothpaste, $4
And there’s a version for those who don’t have sensitive teeth, too. It’s formulated to address surface stains and support enamel health.
Candy Cane Body Scrub, $7
This is a fun and affordable gift. The scrub is made with pink, biodegradable jojoba beads, plus peppermint oil for a fresh scent and cooling feel.
Body Wash & Serum Duo, $13
The cold, wintry weather can dry out your skin. This body care duo will help that—the body wash has niacinamide that promotes skin hydration, while the serum has a soothing and moisturizing combo of aloe, sodium hyaluronate, and ceramide.
Beef & Sweet Potato Recipe Stuffies Dog Treats, $5
Your furry friends deserve treats this time of year, too. These stuffies have a “shell” flavored with dehydrated and ground sweet potato, and inside is beef filling.
Bully Chewers, $4
Another treat for the doggies, these bully chewers are made from beef skin.
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