Seasonal Sweets (or How I Went a Little Overboard on the Holiday Aisle in Trader Joe's)

These are my two Christmas deer, who stand on my kitchen counter during the holiday season and oversee all the seasonal treats we bring into the kitchen. They don't judge, and neither should you. That being said, it appears we have a bit of a problem. A couple of weeks ago, we made a visit to Trader Joe's and I tweeted "Have you SEEN the holiday section at Trader Joe's? Holy deliciousness." And then I loaded up the cart with everything because, Hey! This stuff is seasonal, people. You can't get it forever. Plus, our friend Ken was with us, and Ken has a sweet tooth that rivals mine. Will can usually talk me out of buying too many sweets in one trip, but his common sense didn't stand a chance against TWO lovers of the sweets.

And, so, we got some Dark Chocolate Covered Peppermint Joe-Joe's.

And, also, some Peppermint Joe-Joe Ice Cream.

And, also, a Peppermint Joe-Joe Astounding Multi-flavored Cookie Collection all decked out in a pretty box. We like the holiday Joe-Joe's.

And, then, we got some Chewy Eggnog Cookies, which are amazing if you like eggnog (which I do). Chewy! Eggnoggy! Perfection!

Ken picked the Brandy Beans. I don't know. I wanted to get the truffle-filled figs, too, which were right next to the Brandy Beans, but that seemed to be going a little overboard (and, yet, three Joe-Joe's items? Not going overboard at all, right?).

Ah! Two items that don't have 500 calories per bite. Holiday teas--Vanilla Cinnamon Black Tea and Candy Cane Green Tea--both really quite lovely.

Aaaaannd, back to the calorie-filled goodies, we got these yummy Dark Chocolate Stars, which I keep in my cute holiday cookie jar.

The Dark Chocolate Mint Mallows kind of spurred this ridiculous shopping spree. I had seen them in November, but on a subsequent trip, when I wanted to pick up a box, they were sold out. It was a little hectic there, for a few days, when I thought I had missed my window on the marshmallows. They got another shipment, thank goodness, but I learned my lesson on the limited edition holiday treats.

So, I threw a gingerbread mix in the cart.

As well as the Mint Hot Chocolate mix recommended by fellow TJ's lover Holly.

Don't judge. And come over to help me eat these things. I don't think I've had a piece of fresh fruit in two weeks.

Comments

[Elizabeth]

I have promised myself a trip to Trader Joe's before Christmas where I get to just throw it ALL into the cart. Thank you for doing some preliminary research for me.

[Julie]

I went through a box of those dark chocolate minty mallows alarmingly fast! So, so yummy.

[Allyson]

You had me at peppermint.

[Leslie]

OMG, I went to T.J.'s Monday morning and I spent $95.00 on holiday sweets! Granted, most of it will go into cute little holiday bags of goodies to augment my baking, to give to co-workers, but holy beejeezus, I've managed to work my way through several "taste" tests, and I'm almost ill. Almost. In my defense, I did buy two bottles of wine, some juice, and some oranges and apples. But, really.

[mike]

Well thanks Janet, now I have to figure out a new xmas gift for you! Seriously though guys you might want to go pick these up quickly we are already starting to sell out of them.

[jen]

Trader Joe's is soooo faaaaaaar! Can I just come to your house...I'll be halfway there by the time I get to Palmdale.

[Janet]

I want all of these, please.

You should be 300 lbs. I hate you.

(Just kidding! I still like you!)

[Katie]

I ate (almost) the whole box of Holiday Joe Joe's by.my.self. Ugh. They are sooo yummy.

[Leah]

I live an hour from the nearest Trader Joe's . . . and I still manage to go there at least once every other month (and often more). And each time I go by myself, it's like I'm stocking for the apocalypse. I have to bring my boyfriend so I don't blow my entire monthly grocery budget in one trip. I just love everything there so much! And that's not even including holiday items. Have you tried their gorgonzola crackers? Divine!

[Miranda]

Great post. You inspired me to go to TJ's and pick up a lot of these yummy's for my holiday gift packages...however the Candy Cane Joe-Joes ice cream stays with me.

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