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A red package labeled "Candy Cane Chocolate Sandwich Crème Cookies" shows two chocolate sandwich cookies with white and red crème filling, and a candy cane illustration beside them.
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There are seemingly endless reasons to celebrate Aldi, from its affordable prices to the Aldi Finds aisle, but don’t make the mistake of sleeping on the snacks. When it’s time to release seasonal snacks, Aldi knocks it out of the park every time. We’ve rounded up some of the best limited-time Aldi holiday snacks that cost less than $5, so you can indulge without going broke. Let us know in the comments if you have any other good recommendations!

Vanilla Dipped Peppermint Pretzel Stars

A red bag of Clancy’s Vanilla Dipped Peppermint Pretzel Stars is shown in a cardboard box. The pretzels are star-shaped, coated in white vanilla, and sprinkled with red peppermint pieces.
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For around $3, these vanilla-dipped pretzels have a lot going for them, from the peppermint pieces to the cute star shape.

Cinnamon Star Cookies

A package of Benton’s Cinnamon Star Cookies with white icing is displayed in a red box. The label describes them as star-shaped hazelnut and almond cinnamon cookies, and part of the cookies are visible through a clear window.
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One of the highlights of Aldi is the plethora of European-made goodies, and these cookies are one of the store’s imported items. They cost just over $4, and each one is generously iced.

Candy Cane Chocolate Sandwich Creme Cookies

A red package of Benton's Candy Cane Chocolate Sandwich Crème Cookies featuring two cookies with white filling and candy cane graphics. The net weight is 15.25 oz (432g).
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These are Aldi’s version of candy cane-flavored Oreos, but for just over $3. What a steal.

Benton’s Almond Spekulatius

A box of Benton's Almond Spekulatius spiced cookies sits on a store shelf. The price tag below shows $2.29, marked as a price drop, with festive holiday packaging in green and red.
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If you haven’t tried Aldi’s Belgium cookies (they offer several different versions), you’re missing out. For just over $2, these Aldi holiday snacks are a no-brainer.

Peppermint Flavored Kettle Corn

A red bag of Clancy’s Peppermint Flavored Kettle Corn sits on a kitchen counter. The packaging is decorated with snowflakes and shows a bowl of popcorn with peppermint pieces.
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This peppermint kettle corn is subtly sweet, and the sugary peppermint dusting isn’t overdone either. For $2.29 a bag, these are a reliable Yuletide snack.

Gingerbread and Vanilla Creme Mini Muffins

Several boxes of Aldi baked goods on a shelf, including Gingerbread Mini Muffins in a red festive box and Vanilla Creme Mini Muffins and Snowman Vanilla Grahams Snack Packs in blue, snowflake-themed boxes.
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Aldi’s mini muffins are a solid dupe of the Little Bites brand everyone goes ga-ga for. For Christmastime, the store offers gingerbread and vanilla creme flavors for just $2.75 a box.

Clancy’s Pretzel Rings

Bags of Clancy’s Pretzel Rings in festive green holiday packaging are displayed in a red cardboard box on a store shelf, priced at $1.99.
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Aldi sells notoriously cheap pretzels. For $2, you can grab pretzel rings, which are begging to get dipped in chocolate and turned into an edible Christmas wreath.

Crazy Candy Co. Old Fashioned Peanut Brittle

Two bags of Crazy Candy Co. Old Fashioned Peanut Brittle with orange packaging are displayed in a cardboard box. The label highlights roasted peanuts in a sweet, crunchy brittle.
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Two-dollar peanut brittle, just like Grandma used to make. Sign us up.

Benton’s Snowman Vanilla Grahams Snack Packs

A box of Benton's Snowman Vanilla Grahams Snack Packs, featuring images of snowman-shaped graham cookies. The box is decorated with snowflakes and states it contains 12 packs with 2g of whole grain per serving.
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I bought these for my kids, and I cannot tell a lie: I had a pack, and they were delicious. The vanilla flavor is solid, but you still get that classic graham cracker bite, too. Definitely a keeper.

Choceur Holiday Clusters

Bags of Choceur Pecan Clusters and Peppermint Cookie clusters are displayed on a store shelf. The price tag reads $3.49 and indicates the product is new.
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If you’re someone who likes a snack that has a variety of textures and flavors, the holiday clusters at Aldi will do it for you. At $3.49 a bag, the store offers a pecan version and a peppermint cookie variety.

Choceur Peanut Clusters

Bags of Choceur Peanut Clusters in milk and dark chocolate varieties are displayed on a store shelf in a red box, priced at $3.49 each.
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Peanut clusters are one of the best Christmastime treats, and Aldi offers both a milk chocolate and dark chocolate version.

Benton’s Mini Waffle Cones

Three bags of Benton's Hazelnut Mini Waffle Cones are displayed on a shelf. The packaging is green with images of waffle cones, chocolate pieces, and hazelnuts, and features festive holiday decorations.
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Everyone knows the best part of a Drumstick ice cream cone is the last couple of bites, where the fudge fills the bottom of the waffle cone. Aldi sells mini waffle cones in peppermint and hazelnut flavors.

Choceur Chocolate Waves

Four boxes of Choceur Belgian Chocolate Waves in a display: milk, salted caramel, mint, and dark flavors. Each box shows chocolate pieces with corresponding ingredients on colorful backgrounds.
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The salty-sweet flavor profile is a win every time. If you’ve never tried chocolate-covered potato chips, you need to.

El Sabroso Holiday Tortilla Chips

A festive bag of El Sabroso Holiday Tortilla Chips, featuring red and green chips in a clear window. The packaging is green with white snowflakes and red text, labeled "Limited Edition" and "Holiday Tortilla Chips.
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These red and green tortilla chips are super fun for Christmas, and you can grab guacamole, salsa, and queso at Aldi to have a festive dippable snack.

Benton’s Caramel Stroopwafel Cookies

Packages of Benton's Authentic Dutch Caramel Stroopwafels are stacked on a store shelf. Each box features an image of a stroopwafel and text highlighting that the product is imported from the Netherlands.
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Stroopwafel cookies are ridiculously good. Set them on top of your coffee while it’s hot before taking your first bite. You won’t be sorry.

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Meet the Writer

Rachel is a Michigan-based writer who has dabbled in a variety of subject matter throughout her career. As a mom of multiple young children, she tries to maintain a sustainable lifestyle for her family. She grows vegetables in her garden, gets her meat in bulk from local farmers, and cans fruits and vegetables with friends. Her kids have plenty of hand-me-downs in their closets, but her husband jokes that before long, they might need to invest in a new driveway thanks to the frequent visits from delivery trucks dropping off online purchases (she can’t pass up a good deal, after all). You can reach her at [email protected].