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You Need To Add These Items To Your Next Trader Joe’s Haul

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This article is written by a student writer from the Her Campus at Cal State Chico chapter.

Christmas is just around the corner, and Trader Joe’s is already prepared! From winter-themed punch to gingerbread-flavored ice cream, Trader Joe’s always has the right item for any party during the Christmas season. To help you pick from the wide selection of holiday-themed snacks and treats, here are some of my favorite Christmas-themed items from Trader Joe’s!

Jingle Jangle Pretzel Twists

A new product this season, the Jingle Jangle Pretzel Twists are a must-try! They are a spin on Trader Joe’s other seasonal product, Jingle Jangle, which is a tin full of pretzels and an assortment of chocolate candies. This holiday version come with six large pretzels, coated with peanut butter, an assortment of chocolate candies, and Joe-Joe’s cookies! These are perfect to put out as a simple dessert or snack for guests.

Cookie Mug Hangers

Perfect with a glass of milk or a mug of hot chocolate, Trader Joe’s Cookie Mug Hangers are a fun and delicious treat if you’re into festive drinks! While hanging on your cup, the hangers dip into your drink, adding a flavor of cinnamon and gingerbread. Personally, I just like to dunk the entire cookie into the drink and enjoy! The crunch of the cookie goes hand in hand with a hot drink.

Sparkling pomegranate Punch

Who doesn’t love a good refreshing holiday drink? Trader Joe’s Sparkling Pomegranate Punch Beverage is a sweet and fruity drink to enjoy at holiday dinners and is perfect for those looking for a non-alcoholic option. You can enjoy it straight from the can, but I tried adding it to a glass with water and a lemon or lime to enhance the flavor and it was delicious! The ginger added to the drink is also good for helping digest all the holiday foods being eaten.

Hot Cocoa Ornaments

For those who love hot chocolate, the Hot Cocoa Ornaments are made for you! Each box comes with four ornaments that are fully edible, you just add them to warmed milk and wait until they melt into glittery hot chocolate. Once dissolved, more chocolate chunks and mini marshmallows are added to your beverage. If younger children will be at your holiday gathering, this is a fun and yummy treat that’s perfect for the little ones.

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Candy Cane CHocolate Covered Almonds

As someone who rarely enjoys candy cane flavors, Trader Joe’s Candy Cane Chocolate Covered Almonds is one of my rare exceptions! These are a perfect treat to snack on at any time for those who love white chocolate (I almost finished the entire container in one sitting). If you are a fan of the regular Dark Chocolate Covered Almonds, as I am, you should try these out next! You could also use them to DIY another holiday treat, or mix them in a bowl with the regular chocolate almonds and serve them to guests.

Zoe Dean

Cal State Chico '25

Zoe Dean is a third-year student at California State University, Chico. Her major is Business with an emphasis on Marketing, and she hopes to go into digital advertising and marketing research after graduation. She is a member of the writing team at Her Campus and is eager to create content she and readers will be interested in. Her hobbies include reading, shopping, spending time outdoors, traveling, and of course, writing. Outside of Her Campus, she is also an active member of the Alpha Phi Sorority at Chico State, where she recently took the position of Director of Merchandise. Being a part of a community of empowered women through her sorority is one reason she joined the Her Campus team.