15 Aldi Snack Deals Too Good to Miss This December

December is all about decadent snacks, but shopping at Aldi means that holiday snacking won't wreck your grocery budget. From festive chocolates and crunchy mixes to cozy winter treats, these finds deliver the best for less.

Skipping expensive grocery stores for your snacks is a smart way to save money at Aldi. Each one of the 15 picks below offers both flavor and serious value.

Editor's note: Prices and availability are subject to change and may vary by location.

Price: $2.85

Sunflower kernels are a satisfying treat that won't add unhealthy calories to your December diet. This 16-ounce bag contains salty, roasted kernels you could grab for afternoon snacking without the mess of shells.

Whether you're planning to add these to salads or bring them along on your next road trip, their price is much better than paying $5.99 for the same amount of sunflower seeds at Walmart.

Price: $7.25

December is all about parties, and chips are perfect to whet the appetite before a main meal. With 16 one-ounce packs of assorted kettle-style chips, you get portion control and a satisfying snack.

Comparable kettle multi-packs at Target cost $6.19 for 10 one-ounce bags or 16 cents more per bag.

Price: $3.59

Is pairing a soft biscuit with a cup of coffee your perfect start to a December morning? These lightly sweet, soft-crunch breakfast offerings have real blueberries, giving you a tasty morning snack.

The rival BelVita packs offer a similar experience: five packs of four biscuits each, except for $3.97.

Price: $4.95

Aldi's a great spot to score some stocking stuffers. These silky Belgian chocolate seashells, made with smooth chocolate and creamy praline filling, are a gift-worthy, decadent treat.

Almost nine ounces of imported chocolates for $4.95 is a must-buy, too, seeing how a 12.7-ounce Lindt milk chocolate bag costs $14.99 at Safeway.

Price: $8.05

Sugar-free snacking is the way to go in calorie-heavy December. The Simms smoked sticks deliver beefy flavor and a punch of protein with none of the sugar.

Compared with zero-sugar meat sticks at Walmart, Aldi's 9.5-ounce bag is a steal. A Tilamook 10-ounce bag sells for $12.97.

Price: $5.39

Not all trail mixes hit the right note, especially in indulgent December. Souther Grove's offering balances dark chocolate with crunchy cashews and almonds, giving you flavor and volume with 15 ounces per bag.

It's a better deal than the Good & Gather trail mix, which offers a similar taste for almost double the price, or $9.98, for the same weight at Target.

Price: $3.29

Peppermint and pretzels are the best seasonal flavors for December, and this seven-ounce bag offers crunchy pretzel stars in peppermint-flavored coating, the perfect salty-sweet Christmas combo.

Don't ignore this deal. A six-ounce bag of Overjoyed Peppermint Pretzels sells for $4.99 at Safeway.

Price: $2.49

If you can't get enough of pecan pie this month, try this seasonal ice cream that blends maple and caramel sweetness with crunchy pecans.

At $2.49 for 16 ounces, this standout frozen dessert makes it easy to serve pie à la mode to large crowds for less, unlike the Häagen-Dazs butter pecan 14-ounce offering, which costs $4.69 at Target.

Price: $2.65

Starting the day right is important as December speeds into Christmas. This organic granola blends coconut sweetness with crunchy chia, making it a nutrient-dense breakfast or a delicious smoothie topper.

A smaller bag of organic granola at Whole Foods costs $5.99, or 31 cents per ounce more.

Price: $4.39

You can't go wrong with Oreos for stocking stuffers. This 8.5-ounce pack contains the classic chocolate cookies we all love in a sweet white fudge coating, perfect for holiday trays.

While this isn't an Aldi exclusive treat, you're often getting the best price here compared to other retailers. 

Price: $14.65

Mixed nuts are a great, healthy snack and a great way to dress the Christmas dinner table. This massive 30-ounce bag delivers almonds, cashews, pecans, and Brazil nuts seasoned with sea salt.

It's a better deal than the Great Value 30-ounce offering, which costs $16.43 at Walmart.

Price: $2.75

If your idea of the perfect Christmas morning is sipping rich, chocolatey cocoa by the tree, grab this mix. It comes with mini marshmallows, and we think it's the ideal drink for opening gifts.

With 10 cups, you'll have enough for company, without paying the $4.42 that the same amount of Swiss Miss hot cocoa costs at Walmart.

Price: $6.59

High-quality chocolate is a must for Christmas. This 14.1-ounce assortment of European-style chocolates with multiple creamy and crunchy fillings is a pain-free dessert table addition or a hostess gift.

The taste is comparable, but the price is 3.5 times lower than the 4.1-ounce Ferrero Collection, selling for $6.88 at Walmart.

Price: $7.69

Nothing like snacking on European fruit bread to welcome Christmas in style. This treat, packed with sweet cherries and dusted with powdered sugar, will make you think you stepped into a bakery.

Pick this 28.2-ounce traditional dessert instead of paying $20.99 for a 17.6-ounce classic panettone at Whole Foods.

Price: $2.99

Chips and dip are a party must, and these thick, festive red-and-green chips offer a bold crunch that holds up to holiday dips like spinach artichoke.

With a 12-ounce bag, you'll be able to stock up without shelling out $4.46 for a similar product at Walmart.

If December snacking is part of your holiday traditions, these Aldi deals make it easy to tackle high grocery costs and indulge without overspending.

Want to make the most of it? Seasonal Aldi snacks like the cherry stollen sell out well before Christmas Day, so if you see them in stores, grab them. They're unlikely to get restocked, and you wouldn't want to go without.