News The 13 Best Peppermint Items at Trader Joe's, According to Employees Check off your holiday shopping the next time you stock up on groceries! By Karla Walsh Karla Walsh Instagram Website Karla Walsh is a Des Moines, Iowa-based freelance writer, editor, level one sommelier and former fitness instructor and personal trainer who balances her love of food and drink with her passion for fitness. (Or tries to, at least!) Her writing has been published in AllRecipes, Runner's World, Shape and Fitness Magazines, as well as on EatingWell.com, Shape.com, BHG.com, ReadersDigest.com, TheHealthy.com, Prevention.com, WomensHealthMag.com and more. EatingWell's Editorial Guidelines Published on November 26, 2021 Share Tweet Pin Email Photo: Adobe Stock / wolterke, Getty Images / lila-love Ho, ho, ho-ly smokes! We're only about a month away from Christmas (and Hanukkah is less than a week away!). And even though the crew members at Trader Joe's are busy restocking shelves and checking out guests before Thanksgiving feasts commence, they have already made their lists and checked them twice. Their "Deck the Halls with Sweets and Sundries" roundup dropped last week, and is full of great gift ideas for everyone on your list, including plants, beauty products and of course snacks—both savory and sweet. One trend that really stood out to us in this curated collection, which we're taking as Trader Joe's first holiday gift guide of the year: Mint. Ahead, the best peppermint goodies of all kinds that employees deemed worthy of their list—and worthy of a spot in your cart or basket. (ICYMI, these 15 holiday items are already back at Trader Joe's—including a drink shoppers say they "must stock up" on.) The 13 Best Peppermint Items at Trader Joe's, According to Employees The Self-Care Stocking Stuffers Studies suggest that peppermint essential oils might help improve concentration and reduce headaches. Plus these products smell so fresh they might help wake them up the morning after a long evening of reveling! Pink Peppermint Face and Body MaskPeppermint Foaming Hand Soap For Fans of Sweet and Salty If all the sugar cookies have left you (or your gift recipient) craving something that isn't 100% sweet, consider one of these just-salty-enough eats. Peppermint Pretzel SlimsChocolate Covered Pretzel Twist AssortmentCandy Cane Chocolate-Covered Almonds Better-for-You Food Gifts (That Aren't Candy or Cookies) For Those Who Love Chocolate Thin Mints are the #1 best-selling Girl Scout Cookie for good reason...the combination of chocolate and mint is one that many Americans can't get enough of, no matter the time of year! But the duo feels especially festive come December, and is showcased in fine form in these cookies, candy bars and candy canes. Joe-Joe's Dark Chocolate BarCandy Cane Joe-Joe's (also available in Gluten-Free)Handmade Candy Cane with Cocoa Crème-filled CenterDark Chocolate-Covered Peppermint CremesDark Chocolate-Covered Peppermint Joe-Joe'sDark Chocolate Minty Mallows To Give Them 🤩 A star atop the tree is good, but you know what's even better? A star-shaped treat you can eat, and these two products offer just that. Their mini size makes them cute and easy to portion control. Mini Dark Chocolate Mint StarsMini Peppermint Meringues Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit