The Best New Winter Trader Joe’s Finds to Try Right Now—Starting at Only $2

It’s officially wintertime at Trader Joe’s. While many of the brand’s fall-themed foods are still on display, we’re starting to see winter creep into the aisles and take over nationwide. Trader Joe’s winter products roll out slowly—one week, you’re pleasantly surprised to see your favorite holiday candy back on the shelves, and the next, you realize everything you need for your holiday dessert table has suddenly appeared. 

We’ve highlighted a few favorite drinks, snacks, and sweet treats to look out for throughout the holidays. If you’ve already gone Thanksgiving shopping at Trader Joe’s this year, get ready to brave your local store’s aisles once again to stock up on your favorite winter holiday products before they’re gone. 

Egg Nog

This creamy, rich, and comforting holiday drink is easy to have on hand with Trader Joe’s Egg Nog. Serve it hot for a cozy holiday party, or try it iced for a wintery treat—just don’t forget to top it with some whipped cream and a dusting of cinnamon. A carton of nog costs $4 at Trader Joe’s. For nondairy egg nog fans, try the O’Nog Non-Dairy Oat Beverage for $3. 

Gingerbread Ice Cream Sandwiches

It may be freezing outside, but that doesn’t mean you can’t still enjoy a chilly wintertime treat. Trader Joe’s Gingerbread Ice Cream Sandwiches look as good as they taste—they start with two gingerbread cookies sandwiched around vanilla bean ice cream. You’ll get flavors of brown sugar, spice, and sweet, creamy vanilla with these sandwiches. Grab a box of four for $4. 

Jingle Jangle

Trader Joe's Jingle Jangle is one of many winter holiday items that fans keep coming back for year after year. Many customers are so keen on this sweet treat, they stock up on enough of it that they can eat it year-round.

Jingle Jangle is a hodgepodge of chocolate-covered goodies: mini pretzels, caramel popcorn, Joe-Joe’s cookies, milk chocolate gems, and mini peanut butter cups are all mixed throughout the tin. Every item is drizzled with white chocolate, milk chocolate, and/or dark chocolate. Grab it as a fun holiday host gift, but don’t forget to get a few extra tins to keep to yourself.

Mystery Bags

Trader Joe’s Mystery Bags make quite the splash each holiday season. For just $3, you can receive a mystery assortment of three Trader Joe’s reusable grocery bags. 

These mystery bags have made quite a stir on social media, with fans buying up dozens of packs to see if they can get rare Trader Joe’s bags—such as the Flower Shop bag with collaged floral patterns, or the yellow Corn bag with a sketch of a can of Trader Joe’s corn. Besides these unique reusable bag offerings, you can also enjoy reusable bags that represent each state, leading many Trader Joe’s customers to collect new mystery bags throughout the season.

Regardless of whether you’re hunting for a specific bag, there’s no denying that Mystery Bags make for a good way to stock up on reusable bags, make your holiday gift wrapping more sustainable, or add a few surprises to your stocking stuffers this year. 

Panettone & Chocolate Gelato-Style Frozen Dessert

A brand new holiday dessert has been spotted on Trader Joe’s shelves this year. The Trader Joe's Panettone & Chocolate dessert is a literal swirl of flavors; it’s a mix of chocolate and panettone-inspired flavors, with chunks of sweet bread and candied citrus peel hidden throughout the dessert. Fans say it’s sweet and citrusy, with hints of chocolate. 

Drinking Chocolate

Trader Joe’s Drinking Chocolate is a whole lot more than just standard hot chocolate—you’re basically stirring Colombian chocolate right into your cup. Rich, creamy, and dairy-free, once you try this ultra-chocolatey tin, you’ll never be able to go back to drinking regular hot chocolate again. This product first appeared in many stores in late October, but has continued to roll out throughout the season. 

Sparkling Honeycrisp Apple Juice

This holiday beverage is basically a more refreshing version of apple cider. It’s bubbly, sweet, and full of honeycrisp apple flavor. It’s available as a 12-ounce can for under $2 each. Drink it on its own all holiday season long, or use it to spruce up your favorite batch cocktails for your next holiday party. 

Winter Sangria Sparkling Water

Trader Joe’s classic sparkling water changes flavors throughout the year. Whether you enjoy drinking sparkling water straight out of the can or you just want something reliable to use for all your favorite cider, cocktail, and mocktail combinations, look no further than the Winter Sangria flavor. 

This sparkling water is completely nonalcoholic, but offers flavors inspired by the classic boozy punch. Most customers say it tastes like a fruit punch, while others find forward notes of citrus, cranberry, and grape.

Dark Chocolate Covered Peppermint Cremes

A box of Trader Joe's Dark Chocolate Covered Peppermint Cremes is a must-add to your holiday table this year. Each candy offers a soft peppermint center surrounded by walls of dark chocolate, topped with crunchy peppermint pieces. For just $6 a box, you’ll be hard-pressed to find a better crowd-pleaser holiday gift for the dessert-lovers in your life.