Trader Joe's Gift Basket Help

[Deleted]

For Christmas my extended family plays bingo, the first person to bingo get's to pick out a gift, and we continue playing until everyone has bingo-ed (or however you say that).  The gifts all must be food gifts in the $20-$25 range.  All ages play together, 7-70ish.  The gifts may be stolen like in dirty santa.  I thought I'd go to Trader Joe's and pick out some yummy treats since no one else lives close to one. My thoughts so far - 

Tub of mini chocolate chip cookies
PB Cups
Holiday JoJo's
A trail mix of somekind.

Other ideas or suggestions?

[whitemerlot]

Seasalt butterscotch caramels in an aqua colored bag.

[msmerymac]

cookie butter and some graham crackers or ginger cookies to go with it

[msmerymac]

The chocolate covered potato chips are surprisingly good, lol.

[Ashley&Scott]

Dec 19, 2014 16:15:30 GMT -5 whitemerlot said:

Seasalt butterscotch caramels in an aqua colored bag.

Yes, I love these. We gave them to M's teachers this year. 
$3


If you're looking to add some drinks I would try these: 
Honey Crisp Apple cider $3


Their organic lemonade is really good too. $3



This website is pretty helpful when it comes to TJ's products.
www.whatsgoodattraderjoes.com/

[alleinesein]

Powerberries
Cookie Butter Cups
The Hot Chocolate set (its 3 flavors in a small tin)
Caramel Tasting set
Dark Chocolate Sea Salt Caramels

[scout8]

What a fun event!

I love the cinnamon almonds.

[Ashley&Scott]

Dec 19, 2014 16:34:49 GMT -5 alleinesein said:

Powerberries
Cookie Butter Cups
The Hot Chocolate set (its 3 flavors in a small tin)
Caramel Tasting set
Dark Chocolate Sea Salt Caramels

These aren't very good compared to the ones at Whole Foods. @ruralrabbit1 definitely go to WF if you are interested in these, they'll be about $6 there.

[Deleted]

Dec 19, 2014 16:51:29 GMT -5 scout8 said:

What a fun event!

I love the cinnamon almonds.

We really have a blast.  The kids love that they get to participate in the same game as the adults.  We use M&Ms for markers, which always creates more fun.  

[UnderProtest]

Oooh, get something savory/salty too. Nuts or some kind of chips/crackers. They have some rosemary/raisin ones (I think that is what they are) that are really good.

[cajunmom]

They have these chocolate crisp things that are so yummy. They look like chocolate pringles (that's the shape). They're about $3 I think.

[ESF]

THIS.

[dexteroni]

I like the idea of adding something savory. The marcona almonds with rosemary are fantastic. Or maybe a stick of soppressata and the Spanish cheese trio. They're small and will be fine without refrigeration until the recipient can get them home. For trail mix, there's a seasonal one this year that looks good and would be a festive addition:

[dexteroni]

Dec 19, 2014 17:55:04 GMT -5 farmvillelover said:

any/all of these

I had a problem with the coconut ones last year. As in I ate so many of them that I had to force myself not to buy them anymore. They are so, so good.

[rubytue]

Chocolate orange sticks!

[mbcdefg]

There's a really good paper bag of soft chocolate chip cookies. I forget the name.

[memenee]

Must have: Cookie Butter!

[Dusky]

Snickerdoodles


Peppermint Pretzels (They taste better than they sound)



Candied Pecans

[gustafngrete]

Baked Jalapeno Cheese Crunchies. I don't know how to PIP, but they are essentially spicy Cheez Doodles. So good!

[my3bears]

The inner peas are amazing and I haven't found a substitute anywhere!

[Doggy Mommy]

What they said, and kettle corn. I also love the milk chocolate with macadamia nuts.

[rikki]

I am obsessed with the milk chocolate lacey cookies. I had to stop buying them because I would eat the whole package at once.

[gt7301b]

My TJ's was out of peppermint JoJo's

I'd add peppermint hot chocolate.

[AAM2012]

Can I play bingo with y'all? That sounds awesome!

[ngdgtco]

Sweet and spicy pecans

[Deleted]

Dec 20, 2014 13:36:46 GMT -5 AAM2012 said:

Can I play bingo with y'all? That sounds awesome!

Of course! The more the merrier.

[Deleted]

I was at Trader Joe's today and thought of this post. They have so many nice looking holiday treats up near the front of the store... just pick up a little bit of everything Just be sure to include the dark chocolate peanut butter cups because those are the shit.

[Deleted]

Thank you for all the suggestions! I went a little crazy and bought tons of things. Someone will get a delicious gift. I tried not to buy one of each for myself.

[Deleted]

Dec 19, 2014 16:30:49 GMT -5 Ashley&Scott said:

Dec 19, 2014 16:15:30 GMT -5 whitemerlot said:

Seasalt butterscotch caramels in an aqua colored bag.

Yes, I love these. We gave them to M's teachers this year. 
$3

These complete my life.

[dexteroni]

Dec 20, 2014 21:33:25 GMT -5 @ruralrabbit1 said:

I tried not to buy one of each for myself.

I am never successful at this part. It's all so good!