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10 Best Winter Finds You Should Nab at ALDI

This article is written by a student writer from the Spoon University at Elon chapter.

This time of year calls for multiple parties to enjoy the winter season. Finding unique items at an affordable price is challenging, but lucky for you, ALDI carries the best seasonal items that will help make every party even sweeter. Keep reading to find out our must-have items from ALDI this winter season.

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Kick off  your party with appetizers, so your guests can socialize. ALDI has a wide selection of crackers, cheeses, and meats that are perfect for the start of any winter party.

1. Specially Selected Mini Artisan Crackers

ALDI coffee tea
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Artisan crackers come in a variety of flavors and are a perfect addition to any party. Eat them plain or top them off with cheese or jam and immediately get in the spirit.

2. Specially Selected Cheese Crisps

ALDI biscuits pastry
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These multi-layer sourdough and Romano cheese crackers are delicious. We recommend pairing them with warm soup, a salad, or slice of salami. 

3. Specially Selected Assorted Premium Salami

ALDI cranberry tea
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Make the ultimate appetizer by pairing this salami with ALDI’s unique selection ofcrackers and cheeses.

4. Specially Selected Torino Cookies

ALDI tea chocolate
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ALDI has a large selection of Torino cookies, however, mint is a winter classic. Two crispy cookies are filled with creamy mint chocolate, perfect for dipping in your warm cup of hot cocoa. 

5. Specially Selected Assorted Baklava

ALDI cookie peanut butter
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Baklava is a family favorite, so this is a go-to treat for the winter season. This platter is filled with two chocolate almond treasures, two orange blossom baklava, four mini classic baklava ranges, and two almond nut baskets. There’s something for everyone in this platter, making it the perfect addition to any party.

6. Specially Selected European Chocolate Truffles

ALDI truffle cake
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This assortment of truffles are flavorful and made from the best ingredients. It’s a combination of vanilla, strawberry rhubarb, white vanilla, caramel coho, sea salt caramel, hazelnut, mousse au chocolate, and tuxedo, making there a flavor fit for everyone.

7. Choceur Mini Santas, Bears, and Snowmen

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Mini figurines are a winter classic, however, ALDI’s flavorful chocolate make this my go-to location to purchase these miniature bears, Santas, snowmen, ornaments, and more. Even though it is no longer the holidays, enjoy these festive treats to stay in the winter spirit and get rid of those “after holiday blues.”

8. Choceur Milk Chocolate Almonds

ALDI tea cake
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Roasted almonds are covered in decadent milk chocolate, making this a delicious and simple treat. 

9. Specially Selected Dark Chocolate Covered Cranberries

ALDI strawberry
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The sweetness from the cranberries and the bitter taste from the dark chocolate make this a great addition to any party. This treat is perfect when paired with ALDI’s salty cracker and cheese selection mentioned above.

10. Barissimo French Vanilla and Caramel Cappuccino Cups

ALDI coffee cake
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No winter day is complete without a hot cup of coffee. Try ALDI’s French Vanilla and Caramel Cappuccino Cups to switch up your average cup of coffee. These flavors are perfect for the season. 

Disclaimer: ALDI kindly gave me a gift card to purchase these seasonal items free of charge. All opinions are my own!