Trader Joe’s New Pumpkin Sugar Cookie Dough Is a Nostalgic Nod to a Classic Everyone Loves

Fall got a little sweeter this year, thanks to Trader Joe’s newest seasonal treat: Pumpkins Sugar Cookie Dough. If you love the classic Pillsbury Halloween sugar cookies, with perfectly shaped ghosts, pumpkins, and ghouls, you’ll want to check out Trader Joe’s take. And while it's a nod to the iconic treat, this version has its own charm, flavor, and festive personality.

Pumpkins Sugar Cookie Dough

At first glance, a sugar cookie seems simple: flour, sugar, butter, eggs. But combine them just right, and you get something miraculous. The beauty of a sugar cookie lies not just in taste, but in its ability to evoke a feeling or mark a season. A simple shape or festive design can make a cookie feel special, playful, or celebratory.

Trader Joe’s Pumpkins Sugar Cookie Dough captures that magic effortlessly. Each 10.8-ounce package contains 12 ready-to-bake bites with an unmistakable orange pumpkin imprint. The dough is pre-portioned and pre-designed, making it easy to bake without rolling, cutting, or measuring, perfect for busy bakers or last-minute treats. Each package costs $4.

Fans Are Loving the Flavor and Texture

The dough has sparked plenty of buzz on Reddit’s r/traderjoes, and the responses are equal parts sweet and funny. Many fans praised the cookies for their clean ingredients, noting they “don’t have artificial food coloring and there is no weird aftertaste,” with one commenter saying the flavor evokes “a happy childhood memory.”

Texture also gets high marks. Redditors said the cookies are chewy in the middle with slightly crisp edges, and they hold up well even a day later. Some shared that a quick 10–15 second microwave zap restores that fresh-from-the-oven warmth.

Festive Pumpkin Design

The pumpkin imprint gives each cookie a cozy, autumnal vibe, evoking seasonal celebrations, and the dough captures the nostalgia of Halloween baking. You get all the fun of homemade cookies: warm, fragrant, and buttery, but without the mess, complicated recipes, or last-minute prep. It’s a treat for kids, adults, or anyone looking to celebrate the season with minimal effort.

The design encourages creativity. A quick swipe of frosting, a sprinkle of colored sugar, or a drizzle of chocolate can transform the cookies from cute to showstopping, making them fun for kids, parties, or gift-giving.

They’re also kosher, making them an easy choice for a variety of households. Shoppers can also plan to pick up extras for weekend baking or to enjoy throughout the fall, courtesy of their local TJs.