17 Trader Joe’s items that your holiday party guests will lose it over

We’ve all dug ourselves into this hole before. You agreed to host this year’s holiday extravaganza, but realized too late that you have neither the time nor skills to concoct a menu that will leave your guests full and impressed. Enter your savior — Saint Trader Joe. Trader Joe’s carries items that are so good your guests won’t care if they’re homemade or straight out of the box.

Trader Joe’s always comes bearing gifts in the form of fancy-sounding cheese spreads and desserts just like grandma used to make. Plus, TJ’s is usually cheaper than their competitors. And as we all know, saving money is key during the holidays.

We listed a few of our favorite Trader Joe’s products that we’re planning to pick up for our own holiday party. Depending on how casual or complex you want to make your party menu, you can pick and choose which items will best fit your table. And honestly, we’ll probably end up hoarding most of these things for ourselves. Sorry, but everyone has a little Scrooge in them!

Important reminder: Plan ahead and buy more than you think you’ll need. We all have that one friend who’s a vacuum (aka us). Now feast your eyes upon the holiday goodness Trader Joe’s has to offer!

1. Creamy Roasted Cauliflower and Onion Dip

Warms the tummy and the soul.

2. Baked Brie with Pumpkin Chips

Baked is the only way we like our brie.

3. Almond Nog

Egg nog without the egg.

4. Chocolate Mint Flavored Cupcakes

“Luxurious, fudgy ganache?” We’ll take eight, please.

5. Riced Cauliflower Stuffing

Because those of us who are gluten-free like stuffing too!

6. Hold the Cone! Pumpkin and Ginger Ice Cream Cones

It’s like pumpkin pie on a cone.

7. Jingle Jangle

Ho, ho, ho! This stuff is good!

8. Oh Tannenbaum Crispy Potato Snacks

We love a good holiday-themed potato snack.

9. Irish Whiskey Caramels

We take our whiskey in a glass and in a caramel.

10. Chocolate Peppermint Almond Beverage

Serve it hot, cold, or spiked!

11. Winter Snowflake Pasta

Add a little sparkle to your soup or mac and cheese.

12. Pfeffernusse German Spice Cookies

Warning: these things are very, very addictive.

13. Sweet Potato and Marshmallow Pixie Pie Mix

We may just name our first born child Pixie Pie.

14. Drizzled Triple Ginger Biscotti

Triple the ginger, triple the yum.

15. Roasted Potatoes

A classic holiday side dish.

16. Gingerbread Molasses Cookie Dough

So you can skip to the fun decorating part of making gingerbread men.

17. Cheesy Trees

For the savory snacker in your life.

Before your guests arrive, make sure you have enough Trader Joe’s to go around. Your guests will be forever grateful.