Trader Joe’s knows how to pull out the stops over the holiday season, and fans are particularly excited about the return of one particular limited-time-only item—Trader Joe’s Stollen Crisps. These yummy little crisps are causing a huge stir amongst the TJs aficionados who keep an eagle eye on the store’s offerings every fall and winter. Perfect for a snack or as part of a charcuterie board, fans are already obsessed with the versatile crackers. Here’s everything you need to know about this special seasonal snack.
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High Rating From a TJ’s Superfan
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TJs superfan Natasha Fischer highlighted the crisps on her @TraderJoesList Instagram account. Her verdict? A solid eight out of 10. “Holiday Inspired Crisps Are Here for the Season! Trader Joe’s Stollen Crisps are here for the holidays, and they’re the perfect sweet, crispy snack! 🍊🍇 With flavors inspired by traditional German Stollen, these crisps are packed with raisins, orange and lemon peels, and a dusting of powdered sugar. Available for a limited time only—grab a bag before they’re gone!” she captioned the post.
The Fans Agree
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The comments on Fischer’s post are overwhelmingly in favor of the sweet little crisps. “Those are soooo good!! I took the lemon ricotta and blended it with some heavy cream and a pinch of sugar. OMG. Sooooo good!!!!” one commenter gushed. “I had these last year and couldn’t wait for them to come back. Excellent with cheese - cuts the sweetness,” another said.
How To Use the Crackers
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The crackers are a perfect addition to your charcuterie board, or simply as a perfect crisp for delicious dips. Fischer recommends leaving them out for a while to get the perfect consistency on the crackers.
Softer Crisp Thanks To Raisins
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Previous versions of the Trader Joe’s holiday crackers received criticism for being a little too hard, but the Stollen Crisps seem to be a bit softer and easier on the teeth, one reviewer says. “There's a lovely grape and citrus smell that wafts from the bag after opening,” according to What’s Good At Trader Joe’s?. They taste like fruitcake dusted with powdered sugar—like orange and lemon zest underneath raisins and sweet buttermilk bread. It's a very nice flavor indeed. There's a surprising amount of fruit in the crackers. Each piece contains at least four or five cross sections of raisin. That might be one of the reasons this offering seems a tad softer than its predecessors.”
Where Can I Buy These Crisps?
ShutterstockStollen Crisps are only available in Trader Joe’s stores, as the store does absolutely no delivery. You may be able to find the crisps online via third party sellers on Amazon, albeit for a very steep price. For example, one seller is listing a box for $14.70 whereas you would pay $4.29 at Trader Joe’s.