Valentine's Day is almost here, and we're absolutely in love with Trader Joe's limited-time holiday sweets and snacks. Whether you're a choco-holic or you prefer salty and savory selections, our roundup features something for everyone.
Unlike gourmet goodies from specialty stores, you won't have to overpay for these items. We've got you covered with the best Trader Joe's hacks for finding budget-friendly buys. But don't wait to snap up our 14 favorite finds.
As much as we wish the retailer would make these permanent products, you can only get these Valentine's Day deals through the middle of February.
Editor's note: Prices and availability are subject to change and may vary by location.
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Trader Joe's Heart Shaped Macarons
Price: $5.99
Treat yourself (or your love) to these mouthwatering macarons. The box of eight heart-shaped sweets includes four vanilla creme cookies with strawberry filling and four raspberry cookies with raspberry creme filling. Simply thaw and serve this freezer section find.
Trader Joe's For the Love Of Chocolate Mousse Cake
Price: $5.49
Surprise someone special with this amazingly indulgent sweet treat. The decadent dessert features sumptuous chocolate cake and a fluffy mousse filling. If you can part with a piece (or two), we suggest serving this pick at a Valentine's or Galentine's Day party.
Trader Joe's Raspberry Heart Cookies
Price: $5.99
Buttery shortbread and tart raspberry jam make these seasonal sandwich cookies a popular pick that shoppers can't get enough of. Trader Joe's subreddit user balletgirl2020 admitted, "They are so good. I can't buy them because I don't trust myself with them."
Trader Joe's Chocolate and Peanut Butter Lover's Nut Mix
Price: $5.49
This mix is just for lovers. That is, chocolate and peanut butter lovers. The sweet and salty combo features cocoa-dusted dark chocolate almonds, cashews, plain almonds, mini milk chocolate peanut butter cups, mini pretzel sticks, and tiny chocolate chip cookies.
Trader Joe's Ricotta Cuoricini Ravioli Hearts
Price: $3.99
While it's not a sweet, these hearts are the perfect "treat" for pasta-lovers. Colored with veggie juice, the ravioli has a distinctive pinkish-red hue that adds a fun, festive flair to dinner for two.
Pair the parm, ricotta, and balsamic vinegar pockets with Trader Joe's Alfredo Pasta Sauce ($3.49), Rosatella Pasta Sauce ($3.99), or sliced, grilled veggies.
Trader Joe's Dark Chocolate Caramel Hearts
Price: $1.99
Rich, buttery caramel covered in decadent dark chocolate? We can't think of a better combo. And it seems like shoppers feel the same way. Reddit user MySoonsAreAllGone gushed, "Is it just me, or are the caramel hearts ridiculously good? Regretting that I didn't buy a few."
Trader Joe's Gummy X's and O's
Price: $3.49
Crush your candy cravings with these gourmet gummies. The cute X's and O's shapes make this Valentine's Day find the perfect holiday treat.
Snack on the chewy confection straight from the bag or sprinkle the sweets onto Trader Joe's Vanilla Bean Whole Milk Greek Yogurt ($5.49 for 32 ounces) for a healthy-ish snack.
Trader Joe's Milk Chocolate Marshmallow Hearts
Price: $4.99
Pass on pricey plain marshmallows and pick up this 7.05-ounce pack of chocolate-drenched goodies. The sweet strawberry flavor and adorable heart shape make these treats a Valentine's Day classic.
Looking for a creative way to use this delicious dessert? Melt the marshmallows into a cup of steaming milk or use them to make holiday s'mores.
Trader Joe's Dark Chocolate Mini Heart Cookies
Price: $4.99
The fan favorite is back in stock. But you can only get this seasonal selection for a limited time. That means you need to nab a 10-ounce box of dar chocolate covered shortbread cookies ASAP.
Did you miss out on this popular pick? If you're searching for something similar, try Trader Joe's new Mini Dark Chocolate Biscuit Cookie ($3.49).
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Belgian Chocolate Hearts
Price: $1.99
Indulge in these classic Valentine's Day treats. The 2.3-ounce box of sinfully sweet chocolate hearts is a steal for under $2. In comparison, you'll pay over $16 for a 2.9-ounce box of Godiva's Goldmark Assorted Chocolate Creations at Target.
Trader Joe's Raspberry Mousse Cakes
Price: $3.99
Don't let the small size trick you. Even though these look like cookies, they're really cute little vanilla cakes. A generous layer of tangy raspberry mousse and a confectionery coating give the magnificent minis a flavor you'll savor.
Score the six-pack of berry-shaped treats for less than $4 right now.
Trader Joe's Italian Artisan Heart Shaped Pasta
Price: $2.49
Not in the mood for chocolate? Nab a one-pound bag of these artisan pasta hearts and whip up a romantic dinner for two. Serve this Valentine's Day "treat" with grilled chicken and red sauce or sliced tomatoes and a sprinkle of Parmesan cheese.
Trader Joe's Strawberries and Creme Pancake and Waffle Mix
Price: $1.99
Trader Joe's shoppers adore this seasonal summertime buy. And while the chocolate chip-packed strawberries and creme mix is typically available in the warmer months of the year, the returning product also makes a mid-winter appearance just in time for Valentine's Day.
Elevate breakfast in bed or a holiday brunch buffet. We suggest topping the waffles or pancakes with fresh whipped cream, a dusting of powdered sugar, or Fleur de Sel Caramel Sauce ($3.99).
Trader Joe's Jelly Bean Hearts
Price: $1.49
Jelly beans just got a Valentine's Day glow-up. And bonus, instead of chemicals, Trader Joe's uses fruit and vegetable extracts to color the heart-shaped candy.
What do shoppers think? Redditor goloooooo raved, "So yummy...As a jelly bean lover, 10/10."
Bottom line
Grab these goodies ASAP. From mouthwatering macarons to a ridiculously rich chocolate mousse cake, Trader Joe's Valentine's Day treats won't stay on store shelves long. That means you'll need to wait a full year to enjoy these festive finds again.
Even though these holiday buys are our current obsessions, we spotted plenty of other ways to save at Trader Joe's this month. Stretch your grocery budget further and nab the store's classic pantry picks, prepared meals, savory starters, and everyday essentials right now.
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