Aldi's aisles are packed with fantastic Christmas finds that satisfy your sweet tooth while being easy on your wallet.
The Best Aldi Christmas Finds, Reviewed and Ranked
Published on Dec. 19, 2024
15. Milk Chocolate Gingerbread Hearts
These indulgent treats feature a mix of milk chocolate and gingerbread with an apricot fruit filling. The bite-sized, heart-shaped desserts are imported from Germany. While we liked the unique flavor combination, ultimately, these snacks fell short in our lineup. The gingerbread spices were too mild to make us come back for more, and this milk chocolate wasn’t as high quality as the other treats we sampled.
14. Dark Chocolate Peppermint Marshmallows
These eye-catching marshmallows are shaped like Christmas trees, and the inside is tinted with a festive green hue. Each peppermint-flavored marshmallow is dipped in dark chocolate for an extra special snack. These would make for fun and festive Christmas s’mores or would be adorable when dropped into a mug of homemade hot cocoa. We would definitely pick up a box while decorating a gingerbread house as well.
13. Cherry Stollen
Stollen is a classic European holiday bread, and the loaves at Aldi are made in Germany. The Aldi stollen is available in several traditional flavors, including almond, marzipan, apple and cherry. We picked up the cherry variety for a taste test.
We were pleased with the addition of the marzipan rope nestled throughout the loaf, and appreciated the classic shape. However, we found this stollen dense and dry. A slice might be nice with a cup of coffee, but the texture didn’t allow the bread to stand on its own. In addition, the candied cherries had a bit of an artificial aftertaste. We wonder if the other flavors would have been better.
12. Old-Fashioned Peanut Brittle
Peanut brittle is a confection we look forward to every holiday season. The roasted peanuts in a crispy, crunchy coating just can’t be beat. It is a beloved Southern treat that is enjoyed across the country this time of year.
Candy-making is a difficult skill to master, and this peanut brittle recipe came up a bit short. It was too crisp without the depth of flavor we’re used to in homemade peanut brittle.
11. Soft Mini Nougat Bars, Variety Pack
The festive holiday design on the box of these soft mini nougat bars certainly caught our eye. Made in Italy, this package included four distinctive options—chocolate stracciatella, pistachio, strawberry and amaretti cookies.
This snack received high marks for being unique, and we absolutely loved the amaretti cookie flavor. However, each bite was quite sticky, and it took a while to chew. Even though the flavors were fun, it ultimately begs the question: Does anyone really want to eat just nougat?
10. My Mochi Hot Cocoa Ice Cream
We discovered the next Christmas find in the freezer section. Mochi are frozen balls of sweet, pillowy rice dough wrapped around scoops of premium ice cream. Each bite is a delicious dual-texture experience. At only 90 calories each, these frozen snacks are gluten-free and made without any soy ingredients or artificial flavors.
For the holiday season, My Mochi has some festive flavors in its lineup. I selected a box of hot cocoa-flavored ice cream balls to sample. The chocolate flavor was delicate, and I could taste the marshmallows as well. The experience was reminiscent of the frozen hot chocolate at Serendipity 3 in New York City. Enjoying the mochi is easy; all you have to do is remove them from the freezer a minute or two before eating. They were a fun holiday treat that we would definitely buy again before the season is up.
9. Giant Popcorn Mix Tub
There’s something so fun about digging your arm deep into a giant tub of popcorn, especially during Christmastime. These huge tins are great for gifting, and they are always a hit at a party. Aldi sells a budget-friendly 21-ounce tin for under $7.
The inside is divided into three sections: one for caramel corn, another for white cheddar popcorn and, of course, classic butter popcorn. There are also a variety of tin design options to suit any personality. This Aldi find wins high marks for value and gifting possibilities. The popcorn inside might not be the best we’ve ever tasted, but it’s still quite enjoyable. In fact, we even went back to buy another tin as a hostess gift for an upcoming get-together.
8. Pralines
Nestled among the sea of holiday treats at Aldi, we discovered this container of golden-wrapped pralines. This is a product of Italy that consists of milk chocolate pralines made with crispy cereals and a luxurious, creamy hazelnut filling. We were pleasantly surprised by the light texture of these chocolate confections.
The individually wrapped candies were quite eye-catching, and they would look stunning in a Christmas candy dish. The only drawback here was the container. We wish it was more elegant so we could save it and repurpose it next year. You can never have enough cookie tins, right?
7. Chocolate Chip Pecan Meltaway Cookies
This lovely tin is filled with creamy butter cookies made with pecans and chocolate chips and coated with a generous dusting of confectioners’ sugar. From the first bite, we adored the delicate texture of these cookies. Even though they’re filled with pecans and chocolate chips, the light cookies held up to their meltaway moniker. We give these cookies high marks for flavor as well as gifting possibility. We’re going to need to buy a new tin since the contents of this one disappeared so quickly!
6. Pfeffernüsse
Difficult to pronounce but delightful to eat, pfeffernüsse are iced gingerbread cookies from Germany. These traditional cookies are classic holiday treats, and we loved their authentic flavor and texture. The gingerbread spices had just the right proportions of cinnamon, star anise and cloves. We adored the crisp icing contrasted by the tender center. These cookies would make a wonderful addition to any holiday cookie platter.
5. Music Tin with Sugar Cookies
This musical tin filled with classic sugar cookies wins top marks for the best option for gifting. There is a music key on the bottom of the adorable tin that can be turned to hear a melody. The tins come in four different colors, each with a different song. Red plays “Winter Wonderland,” blue comes with “Jingle Bells,” the white one is “Let It Snow” and this green tin plays “O Christmas Tree.” These are collectible and make a fantastic gift. The cookies inside are reminiscent of Danish butter cookies. Yum!
4. Gelato Flight
You may have heard of wine or beer flights, but this gelato flight is the ideal family-friendly treat for the holidays. Inside the box, you’ll find a trio of holiday-inspired Italian gelato served in individual cups. There is a pumpkin pie-flavored gelato (made with pumpkin puree and spices), a candy cane gelato (mint-flavored and topped with chocolate drops) and a creamy eggnog gelato (spiced with cinnamon).
3. Holiday Macarons
We have always been fans of Aldi’s French macarons, which can be found in the freezer section. It was a delightful surprise to discover a holiday variation! Each box contains 18 assorted macarons in special holiday flavors. There’s chocolate orange, chocolate hazelnut, gingerbread, peppermint, pistachio and vanilla.
These treats are imported from France. We loved every bite of their perfect texture and delectable flavors. It’s a major bonus that they’re made without artificial colors or flavors. There is also an added level of convenience since these macarons are kept in the freezer and then simply defrosted in the refrigerator before serving. This is a high-end treat without a price tag to match.
2. Candy Cane Chocolate Covered Almonds
These roasted almonds covered in dark and white chocolate mixed with crushed candy cane were a surprise hit in the taste test. The flavor of the coated almonds was refreshing and almost tasted like a delightful after-dinner mint. They are the sort of treat that you pour into a decorative candy dish and set out for guests. However, they are so delicious that you also might find yourself grabbing a few each time you pass by throughout the day. Beware, they disappear quickly! Pick up a couple of bags, just to be safe.
1. Panettone Cake with Orange Peel and Raisins
Coming in as our number one favorite Christmas find at Aldi was a traditional panettone cake with orange peel and raisins. This was one of two holiday flavors we found on store shelves, along with a chocolate chip version.
Each cake is made in Italy. Many stores carry panettone this time of year, and we had no idea how the Aldi version would stand up to the competition. We were floored when this one was head and shoulders above others we have tried recently. Besides the fantastic flavor of this festive cake, the price simply can’t be beat. With some panettone costing well over $10 or $20, the $6 Aldi panettone is a steal. Besides that, each cake is a nice size with a lofty height. We found ourselves craving a slice each morning for breakfast, along with a hot cup of coffee or espresso. In all honesty, we have already bought three this holiday season and will likely pick up another one before New Year’s resolutions kick in!
