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9 Not-to-Be-Missed Trader Joe’s Groceries That Just Hit Stores, According to a Former Employee

by MACKENZIE FILSON

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Trader Joe’s is not messing around with its December lineup of new items, and these are the best of best to buy. 

Truffle Burrata, $5.99

It’s ideal for digging in with a crusty baguette (cue those beautiful cheese pulls), as well as for making a truly legendary pesto grilled cheese.

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Image Credit: Mackenzie Filson

Coconut Flavored Almonds, $3.99

This new treat is my absolute new favorite road-trip snack and ice cream topper, and I’m excited to see what magic I can make with these. 

Boozy Little Chocolate Truffles, $6.99

These truffles are each filled with cream flavored with rum, whisky, Prosecco, or gin. Pro tip: buy two boxes.

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Image Credit: Mackenzie Filson

Eggplant Parmigiana Sfogliatelle, $3.99

Flaky, golden-brown, and beautifully scalloped, these intricate little bites are filled with four cheeses, tomatoes, and eggplant. 

Papadums, $2.69

These classic Indian quick-fried flatbread crackers are light, studded with cumin seeds, and crackly. They’re perfect to crunch and dip.

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Image Credit: Mackenzie Filson

Figo! Half-Dipped Chocolate & Vanilla Ice Cream Sandwich Bars, $4.49

It's a marriage of a chocolate-dipped ice cream cone and an ice cream sandwich?

Tête de Moine Rosettes, $4.99

Tête de moine is a super-unique, aged cheese that is at once dense yet easy-melting, while also being intensely aromatic and fruity. 

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Image Credit: Mackenzie Filson

Vegan Mint & Chip Bon Bons, $4.49 

These ultra-creamy ice cream bon bons will have you doing a double-take. Can't believe there’s no dairy. 

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Truffle Piccante Sauce, $5.99 

Laced with hot Calabrian chilis, this sauce combines zesty tomatoes with the deeply concentrated umami flavor of truffles. 

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