Along with Santa from the North Pole, Trader Joe’s Christmas items are on their way. Like many other grocery stores and chains, Trader Joe’s shelves are beginning to fill up with Christmas spirit. Now that we’re done with pumpkin spice everything and have stocked up on the Thanksgiving essentials like cranberry sauce, stuffing, and cornbread crisps, it’s time to get every eggnog, gingerbread, and peppermint-flavored snack the holiday season has to offer. Here’s what we know about the forthcoming Trader Joe’s Christmas items, including returning fan-favorites and brand new additions.
What does Trader Joe’s have available for Christmas right now?
Holiday items seem to be popping up at Trader Joe’s stores left and right, with more drops anticipated throughout the month and into December. In addition to the beloved Advent Calendars, classic Candy Cane Joe-Joe’s, and Eggnog, TJ’s is also debuting several brand-new products, many of which have already been spotted on shelves and are listed here. TL;DR: we’re still waiting on Jingle Jangle.
O’Nog
Lactose intolerance shouldn’t stop you from enjoying a Christmas staple, which is why TJ’s is bringing back O’Nog — a non-dairy, oat-based beverage that’s both dairy and lactose-free and spiced with nutmeg and ginger — for another holiday season. If you’re one of the lucky ones who can tolerate lactose, regular Eggnog is also back at Trader Joe’s.
Non-Dairy Gingerbread Oat Creamer
If you’re non-dairy but eggnog isn’t your thing, Trader Joe’s new Gingerbread-flavored Oat Creamer may be for you.
Astounding Multi-Flavor Chocolate-Covered Pretzels
Along with some ‘nog, TJ’s is bringing back the fan-favorite chocolate-covered pretzels covered in sweet coatings and chocolates covered with drizzles, sprinkles, and other toppings. It includes 4 delicious different flavors that are packaged separately. Flavors include Peanut Butter Candy with mini chocolate gems and Dark Chocolate with peppermint candy, making for a fun sweet treat for yourself, or hostess gift for a friend.
Gingerbread Sandwich Cookies
These slightly soft gingerbread sandwich cookies are filled with vanilla cream and are the perfect light bite to pair with hot coffee or tea.
Chocolate Peppermint Loaf & Baking Mix
Sweet cool peppermint meets rich chocolate flavor in this crowd-pleasing baking mix. Thanks to Trader Joe’s, it couldn’t be easier to ring in the holiday’s best flavor combination with a delicious, moist loaf or impressive crinkle cookies.
Gingerbread Cookie Mug Hangers
They’re back! These spiced gingerbread cookies are topped with sugar and fit perfectly on the rim of a mug. This cute and delicious holiday treat is the perfect accompaniment for hot chocolate, a warm blanket, and a classic Christmas film.
Hot Cocoa Polar Bear
This white and milk chocolate hot cocoa bomb filled with milk chocolate drops and marshmallows might be one of TJ’s cutest items ever. It’s great for simple sweet beverage at home, or it can make for a delicious stocking stuffer.
Jingle Jangle For Dogs
According to @traderjoesnew on Instagram, your pup can now get in on the Jingle Jangle fun, sans chocolate. Bring some cheer into the home with these new dog treats, which feature different shapes such as bones and stars, plus flavors of peanut butter, bacon, and carob. Now that Jingle Jangle dog treats are on the menu, your furry friend will want to be on the nice list this year.
Candy Cane Joe-Joe’s Ice Cream
Forget Pumpkin Palooza, this ice cream is the best Trader Joe’s seasonal product, change my mind. Each pint of this delicious, decadent dessert features swirls cool peppermint and vanilla ice creams, plus a ribbon of chocolate fudge and substantial chunks of — you guessed it — Candy Cane Joe-Joe’s Cookies.
Cranberry Butter Cookies
This remix of an original French butter cookie with sweetened dried cranberries and cinnamon is a great snack for this holiday season, and a fun holiday party favor or potluck dessert to add to the Christmas spirit.
Peppermint Hold the Cones Mini Ice Cream Cones
These tiny chocolate cones are filled with chocolate, sweet peppermint ice cream, and topped with a chocolate shell. They may be mini, but these ice cream cones pack major holiday cheer.
Holiday Cheer Unexpected Cheddar Spread
Trader Joe’s Holiday Cheer Unexpected Cheddar Cheese Spread is back for the season. This fruity and savory spread made with the fan favorite Unexpected Cheddar cheese, sweet cranberry bits, cinnamon and a touch of Riesling wine for a spreadable, dippable, delectable holiday appetizer.
When do Christmas and holiday products normally arrive at Trader Joe’s?
Like other stores around this time of year, Christmas products tend to be soft-launched right after Halloween, becoming more widely-available throughout the month of November. Regardless of location, red and white stripes of peppermint and red and green decorations will likely be overflowing Trader Joe’s near you very soon.
Stay on the lookout for updates or ask an employee at your local TJ’s to know when new products will be arriving this holiday season.