The Trader Joe’s Thread

[SportyGirly125]

I know we have threads dedicated to specific beauty brands but I didn’t really see one dedicated or updated for all things Trader Joe’s. It could be beauty, skincare, haircare, household or grocery items. Post your finds here so others could be on a lookout of what to find or is newly released at their local store. It could also be something you think people should try. Their beauty section is so underrated and most people don’t even know they have a beauty aisle.  Their candles and seasonal items are amazing and they always have unique snacks. 

[itsfi]

Hahaha @averylayne. 😆 Completely understandable. I made sure to have people over to share my kringle. 😋 Have you tried the other flavors they have throughout the year?

[averylayne]

@itsfi I've had the pumpkin one during the holidays. I'm normally a huge huge fan of pumpkin everything, but the almond one is definitely better 😋

[makeitup305]

That gelato looks so good!!! @itsfi how was it? 

[itsfi]

@makeitup305, it’s so tasty. I restrained myself from eating the entire jar in one sitting! 😂 I tend to pass by the frozen food section quickly to avoid being tempted by all the goodies but not that time - I had to see what treats I needed to stock up my freezer with. 😝 

[SportyGirly125]

@itsfi Yummy 😋 

[SportyGirly125]

Saw this and thought it was a cool idea for a party tray 

[RebeccaBT]

@SportyGirly125 How fun! I always do a charcuterie board and never thought to do a desert one! I will have to try this 🙂

Best,
Rebecca

[itsfi]

What a fun and tasty party tray! Trader Joe’s does it again @SportyGirly125!

[Ispend2much6]

That is so cute!  Their marketers are brilliant.

[SportyGirly125]

Of course these have to be included

[makeitup305]

@SportyGirly125 @WinglessOne if you like cookie butter and have a Coffee Bean and Tea Leaf near you, try their Cookie Butter lattes and frozen drinks, they're so good. I usually drink my coffee plain, but I love this one as a treat.

[SportyGirly125]

@makeitup305 I have to try that one next time I go

[missjeanie]

@SportyGirly125 So... what does one do with cookie butter?  Do you just eat it with a spoon?  I'm not sure I know how to eat this?

[SportyGirly125]

@missjeanie It’s sort of like peanut butter. So you can eat it by the spoonful or put it on toast or crackers. The options are endless. 

[itsfi]

@missjeanie, I’ve *heard* people just eat it by the spoonful as well. 😋 It’s delicious! I mean, I’ve *heard* it’s delicious that way. 😉

😂😂😂

[Ispend2much6]

@missjeanie   I used to use it to bribe the kids to eat oatmeal when they were young.  🙂  Not a bad idea for grown-ups!

[suzyo]

@missjeanie  I use it as a dip for graham crackers or Nilla wafers 🙂

[missjeanie]

I gotcha @suzyo , set out a bowl of this stuff surrounded by dippables!

[WinglessOne]

@missjeanie  You can use cookie butter much like you’d use peanut butter, Nutella, or caramel. I mean, you can absolutely eat it out of the jar with a spoon 🙂 but I love to use it as a dip for raw fruit, especially apples—and most especially Granny Smith apples. It’s a great drizzle over apple pie, or any dessert pie. You can also bake with it: I’ve folded it into cookie doughs, and a friend of mine uses it in his banana bread dough. I’ve made CBP&J sandwiches with it (Cookie Butter, Peanut butter, & Jelly), or just CB&P sandwiches. You can spread it over toast, bagels, English muffins, etc. You can make your own chocolate peanut butter cups, but use cookie butter instead of peanut butter. Oooorrrrr, you can mix peanut butter and cookie butter together as a filling for your chocolate cups. You can do a lot with this stuff. 

[missjeanie]

This is what I needed @WinglessOne !  So many ideas!

[WinglessOne]

@missjeanie  If you pick up a jar, show us how you use it! 🙂 I love cookie butter the way many folks love Nutella. 

One more idea: mix cookie butter into hot coffee or hot cocoa. I’ve done this a few times. I especially like mixing hot coffee, hot cocoa (made with milk), cookie butter, and a tiny bit of cayenne powder for a little spicy kick. Gotta top it with marshmallows, that’s non-negotiable. In the frigid depths of January, I’ll make myself giant mugs of this drink.