16 Trader Joe's Desserts Worth Braving the Parking Lot For This Week

Save money on the tastiest treats of the season. These genius hacks for Trader Joe’s shoppers can help you fill your cart for less. And, that means you can try almost every decadent dessert the store has to offer.

From chocolate-covered gummy bears to frozen cheesecake cones, TJ’s treats combine affordability with quality. At these prices, you can indulge your sweet tooth while keeping your budget in check.

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

Price: $4.49

Fans of TJ’s famous “hold the cone” will enjoy these teeny tiny treats. Instead of a traditional sugar or cake cone, the indulgently rich buffalo’s milk ricotta and quark cheese cheesecake filling is wrapped in a rolled Florentine cookie.

Thaw these frozen treats for 20 minutes before serving. As if these cute cones weren’t already almost perfect on their own, a drizzle of chocolate sauce or a dusting of powdered sugar will make them even sweeter.

Price: $3.49

How should we describe this fan favorite? Redditor Alert-Potato says it all:

“I had a little snaccident with the new glazed chocolate donut holes. My husband went to bed before me, and well…there won’t be donuts for breakfast. Whoopsiedoodle.”

While donuts are technically a breakfast food, these rich chocolate rounds have a cake-like consistency that makes them dessert-worthy.

And bonus, this tapioca starch and rice flour-based treat is gluten and dairy-free.

Price: $3.99

Snag this new TJ’s dessert while you can. These chocolatey gummy bears just hit stores — and they’re already flying off the shelves.

The sweet fruit gummy candy combined with creamy cocoa gives this treat a taste you’ll crave. At under $4 for an eight-ounce bag, this new instant favorite is a steal. Dylan’s Candy Bar sells the same size bag of bulk chocolate-coated bears for $10.

Price: $3.79

You don’t need to wait for a party to break open this pint of TJ’s Celebration Cake Gelato. The sweet, creamy, batter-flavored dairy dessert features pieces of cake and rainbow sprinkles.

Compare Trader Joe’s $3.79 price tag to $5.99 for a slightly smaller 14-ounce container of Milk Bar’s Birthday Cake Ice Cream at Target.

Price: $3.79

Inspired by the Latin American beverage with the same name, Trader Joe’s Horchata Ice Cream is a smooth, rich, dreamy blend of cinnamon, rice flour, sea salt, and cookies.

Sprinkle an extra pinch of cinnamon on top, add a dollop of warm honey, or serve this delightful dairy dessert with fresh fruit.

Price: $4.99

Coffee lovers can get the java-packed taste they enjoy without brewing a hot cup of joe.

These rice flour dough and ice cream balls have a distinctive coffee and cocoa taste that you can savor any time of the day. Don’t wait to nab a six-count box (or a few). This freezer find is a limited-time buy.

Price: $4.99

A delightfully light citrus flavor makes these lemon bars a classic. The frozen pack of 12 also features a buttery shortbread crust and a sprinkle of powdered sugar. Defrost the bars and eat them as-is, or serve them with fresh berries.

Price: $2.49

A can’t-miss combo of tart apples, flaky pastry dough, and sugary cinnamon crumble make this Trader Joe’s dessert one of the store’s most popular picks.

For $2.49, you’ll get two of the frozen ready-to-eat-and-eat treats. Create a gourmet goody and top the blossoms with cool vanilla ice cream and a drizzle of warm caramel sauce.

Price: $2.99

This limited-time bargain buy is a winner — literally. In February, TJ’s asked its customers to choose the next coated pretzel flavor.

Thirty-two percent of the vote went to mocha latte, making it the number one choice. The sumptuous taste of coffee beans and a chocolate drizzle are the perfect pairing. Add in the vanilla white candy coating and you have a confection deserving of the top spot.

Price: $4.49

Trader Joe’s has found a way to pack the sweet taste of strawberry shortcake into a cookie. A pink strawberry buttercream filling is the star of this show.

The rich frosting is a mousse-like treat that makes it almost impossible to eat just one of these sandwiches.

Don’t try to compare these buttery fruit-studded cookies with baked goods from other stores. Trader Joe’s strawberry shortcake sandwiches are a one-of-a-kind find.

Price: $3.99

The iconic mini cones are back with an extra chocolatey edition. If you can’t pass up the original vanilla or chocolate, Hold the Cone flavors, and grab a box on your next shopping trip.

Instead of a traditional cone, this popular pick has a chocolate cone lined with more chocolate. Not only is this flavor one of the tastiest treats you’ll find in the frozen dessert aisles, but you’ll get eight of the pint-sized sweets for less than $4.

Price: $3.99

Bakery brookie enthusiasts may need to pick up a pack of this candy-coated snack.

Dark chocolate, caramel, sea salt, chocolate chip cookie bits, and brownie bites make this a treat you’ll want to eat every day.

Luckily, the six-ounce bag sells for a low price of only $3.99. So go ahead and grab a few on your next trip to TJ’s.

Price: $4.49

Salty peanut butter cookies plus chewy brownies equals an undeniably decadent dessert. Venture into Trader Joe’s bakery aisle to find this combo creation.

If you’ve already tried the original chocolate chip brookie, you know just how addictive this hybrid is. And, for $4.49, the 10.5-ounce back is a can’t-beat bargain.

Price: $4.99

Celebrate a special occasion with this chantilly cream sheet cake. You don’t have to pay high prices for baked goods.

This under-$5 bargain is the perfect treat for a birthday bash, anniversary event, or any other party. Pair the cake with Trader Joe’s s’mores, coffee bean blast, French vanilla, or ube ice cream.

Price: $3.49

Also known as the black and white, this classic cookie combines the best of both worlds. You’ll get one decadently fudgy chocolate half and another coated in sweet white icing.

Trader Joe’s 10-count cookies are a bargain compared to what you could pay elsewhere. The cookies sell for $3.49, while the same-size pack from Walmart costs $4.48.

Price: $2.79

What could be better on a hot end-of-summer day than chocolate-covered frozen fruit?

These sweet strawberry bites are an affordable snacking option. Eat them straight from the box or sprinkle the strawberries onto an ice cream sundae.

Skip the pricey bakery desserts that can break your budget. Trader Joe’s has unbeatable bargains on classic confections, viral sweets, and the most craveable candy.

While TJ’s doesn’t have store coupons or a customer loyalty discount program, you can still stack your savings.

The best cash back credit cards offer points, perks, and rewards on TJ’s eligible desserts, pantry products, freezer finds, and prepared foods.