These 20 Holiday Desserts From Trader Joe's Are The Bomb Diggity

There's something about savory mixed with sweet that is so satisfying and these Chocolate Covered Pretzel Twists, which come topped with peppermint candy chunks, diced almonds, and rainbow sprinkles, are all that. Plus, they'll look A+ on festive plate display. For $8, your friends will be wondering why they stayed up all night making homemade peanut butter brittle.

Breaking: ginger bread house kits are expensive. A quick google reveals prices ranging from $15 to $40. Not so with Trader Joe's ginger bread house. For $8 you get the house as well as candy and chocolate to decorate. Oh and did I mention an activity that'll entertain your child for at least an hour? Sold.

Let me get something off my chest: I don't really like a ton of desserts. If I had my druthers, I'd opt for something savory over something sweet any day. That said, I just bought these darling Mini Dark Chocolate Mint Stars ($3) — which would make the perfect accompaniment for after Christmas dinner coffees — and they are the business. Tiny little mint bombs, they're as cute as they are delicious.

The holidays often make people reminisce about loved ones gone, grandma's who used to prepare massive Christmas feasts, aunts who would decorate batches of cookies, or elderly cousins who maybe still held onto recipes from older ancestors. If the recipe for Panettone has been lost to your Italian family, consider this Trader Joe's stand in. Sure it might not be like "mama used to make it." But at least it will evoke some of those old memories.

Let's hear it for another two-fer. For just $6, this Trader Joe's dessert offers you a snack and an activity. Trust me, your kids will love this.

If you're attempting to sneak a Trader Joe's dessert into a party under the guise of having baked it yourself (as I strongly suggest you do), these Peanut Butter Roundels are a great choice. Just $4, they look the part while still being super tasty.

The description here really nails it: "Peppermint-infused dark chocolate; white truffle fudge atop it." Um, yes please. For $10, this dessert box is a no-brainer.

If you, like me, like to wistfully imagine what Christmas might be like in another country as your child blasts Wham!'s "Last Christmas" for the hundredth time, might I suggest you pick up a box of Trader Joe's Belgian Cookie Collection ($10). It might not be a first class ticket to Brussels, but it's a start.

OK, OK, hear me out. I know what you're thinking. What are ice cream cookies doing on a holiday dessert round up? Well, I'll tell ya. Not all of us live in the land of ice and snow. For some of us down here in the South, it is not unreasonable to assume that Christmas could be in the high 70s. So yeah, a $5 box of ice cream cookies sounds pretty darn good when you're melting next to the fire.

Pretty sure Trader Joe's carries these Cheesecake in a Bite ($6) desserts year round, but let's be honest, when are they not a good idea? Great for parties, the individual little cakes look darling on a plate and no one has to roll at their eyes at the dreaded "I'll just take a tiny slice" comment over a traditional cheesecake.

Mochi is Japanese rice cake with ice cream inside and if that doesn't sound like a reason to celebrate, I don't know what is. These pink strawberry mochi ($5) are gorgeous and make for a festive change to the classic cookie tray.

Snow ball cookies! I mean can it get any more on theme? And for $4 a pop, you can buy a whole bundle.

Repeat after me: chocolate truffle collection. Is your mouth watering yet? Get the party started with this $8 box of "innovative British chocolate."

There are two kinds of people in this world: those who like pralines and those who love them. Got a lover on your list? Wow them this with this $8 nutty praline box. Better yet, buy two. They're likely not going to want to share.

If you're like me baking involves buying a box-o-cookie mix at the store and adding eggs. Why not make that experience seem a little more inspired with these cute cookie mix tins. With flavors including Triple Chocolate, Cinnadoodle, and Toffee Oat, there's something for everyone. And at only $9 a piece, you could just buy all three.

Wanna feel fancy but with little to no effort? Buy this Italian Cookie Assortment. Your $8 cookie tray will look like a million bucks.

Real talk: Lebkuchen cookies look innocent, but they are highly addictive. I'm not saying you have to buy both the sugar glazed and chocolate covered varieties ($3), but if you want to spare yourself repeat grocery runs, do yourself a favor and double down on your purchase.

Tis the season for marshmallows in hot cocoa, but if you're not near a stove, skip the liquid and get the same effect with these Dark Chocolate Covered Marshmallows. Bonus: No burnt tongue.

Perfect for stocking stuffers or a tabletop display, there's something fun about snacking on a gold foiled chocolate coin — or an entire baggy of them ($2).

Since at least the Middle Ages fruit has been considered a dessert item. Prized pineapples and strawberries were a way to show wealth and privilege. In fact, "Louis the XIV prided himself in growing fruits in the middle of the winter," according to Food & Wine. Hey, if it was good enough for the Sun King's table, why not try it on yours? At $8, these Harry & David Cormice Pears won't cost you a king's ransom.