15 New Seasonal Aldi Foods You'll Want To Try This December

Savvy grocery shoppers know that they can save money at Aldi, which is a major reason the budget outlet is so popular. And once you get to know how the grocer's inventory ebbs and flows, hunting for seasonal products makes shopping affordable and fun.

This is especially true during the winter season, when shelves fill up with affordable staples and holiday treats alike. What will you be putting into your cart this December?

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

Price: $14.77

For millions of Americans, ham is the centerpiece of Christmas dinner, a longstanding tradition that's nostalgic and nourishing. And at $3.95 per pound, this spiral ham will feed everyone around the table.

It comes with a sweet glaze packet, which complements its rich hickory-smoked flavor.

Price: $7.15

Sugar cookies are a holiday staple, but these sweet treats happen to come in a festive 6.17-ounce tin with four holiday designs, upping the ante.

Each one plays a different song, tempting Christmas lovers to collect each one or gift them to their loved ones on the nice list.

Price: $2.55

Peppermint is a classic holiday flavor found in candy, lattes, and this 5-ounce package of kettle corn. It's an ideal snack when you want to keep things a bit lighter during the indulgent holidays.

Aldi also sells a 5-ounce package of dark drizzled kettle corn if you prefer that flavor profile.

Price: $2.05

Making your holiday mashed potatoes is much easier when you eliminate all of the peeling, boiling, and stirring.

This 13.75-ounce box makes 18 servings, shaking out to an affordable 11 cents per portion. Note that you'll need butter and milk in addition to water to prepare them, per the instructions.

Price: $4.39

Rudolph, Santa, and a gift-wrapped present await your steaming cup of milk in this three-pack of Christmas-themed hot chocolate stir sticks.

Made with Belgian chocolate, Aldi shoppers love gifting them as much as they enjoy the flavors, though they do suggest adding marshmallows and whipped cream.

Price: $3.29

Chocolate coins are a fun snack for some. But in Jewish tradition, these coins are called gelt and are often gifted to children.

The purpose is to teach kids the importance of charity and giving, which is an integral part of the holiday spirit.

Price: $14.99

Lamb chops make for an elegant main dish at Christmas dinner just as much as they do at Easter lunch.

At $9.99 per pound, the Aldi price beats out Sam's Club by almost $6, which spells significant savings.

Price: $3.85

Is it even the holidays if you're not sipping on eggnog, either spiked or by itself? This 32-ounce carton will keep cups filled no matter how you prefer to sip it.

Or you can add it to holiday cakes for an indulgent flavor addition. Eggnog muffins, anyone?

Price: $7.69

Move over, fruitcake, Aldi's stollen is a real December treat. This traditional bread comes with fruit, nuts, spices, and sugary icing.

Marzipan is another classic ingredient found in stollen, and Aldi is selling that flavor again this year, too.

Price: $4.99

Eight scones come in this box of classic baked goods, making for a great seasonal holiday breakfast along with coffee or tea.

Since they've already been baked, spiced, and frosted, that leaves more time for you to enjoy those precious holiday mornings.

Price: $17.69

Prime rib is a classic Christmas Day cut, but one could argue that a ribeye is the next best option. It certainly cooks more quickly, saving you time whichever day you decide to indulge.

At $14.99 per pound, Aldi's price beats Walmart's price of $21.44 per pound by a wide margin.

Price: $22.19

Beer aficionados can enjoy one beer per day during all 12 days of Christmas, or they can bring the 12-pack to a holiday party to share with friends.

Flavors include dry stout, spiced winter lager, lemon shandy, mango wheat, and more.

Price: $33.29

If sweet liquor is your preference over hops and barley, especially when blended with Irish cream from The Golden Vale, opt for this boozy advent calendar instead.

Flavors include raspberry cheesecake, peppermint, sugar cookie, Atlantic sea salted caramel, and more.

Price: $4.29

Even the most basic mornings can be a little more delicious throughout December with this chocolatey, pepperminty coffee creamer. The flavor combination is a winter classic.

Add it to coffee, black tea, or even hot cocoa to amp up the festive flavor vibes.

Price: $1.35

Fresh rolls belong on any holiday table, preferably toasted to a golden brown and served with a smear of soft, salted butter.

At this price for a dozen rolls, Aldi beats the Walmart price by 3 cents — we'll take the savings!

Conventional wisdom tells us that if you want to save money on groceries, choosing a budget grocer is a wise strategy for doing so. At Aldi, you can do that without sacrificing the fun that comes with snagging seasonal finds.

Aldi loves a good seasonal surprise, so expect new items to pop up as the holidays get closer. Keep your eyes peeled during your next aisle wander.