8 Christmas Aldi Finds You Can Shop for Under $5
Aldi is always a reliable stop for budget-friendly groceries, but the store becomes an entirely different kind of treasure hunt during the holidays. Seasonal treats, festive gifts, and clever kitchen staples land on shelves at prices that make it easy to stretch a December budget.
This year, several standouts come in at under $5, offering a mix of sweet indulgences, entertaining essentials, and little luxuries you can give as a gift or keep for yourself.
Merry Moments Paint-Your-Own Nutcracker – $4.99
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Aldi’s paint-your-own nutcracker kits routinely sell out because they address multiple holiday needs at once. Kids can decorate them during an afternoon at home, adults use them as a lighthearted craft, and they even work as budget-friendly office gifts.
Each kit includes a wooden nutcracker, a small paint set, a brush, and glitter glue, so the only thing missing is your creativity. Considering the price, you can easily buy a few and keep them on hand for whenever you need a no-stress seasonal activity.
Benton’s Danish Butter Cookies – $3.89
The unmistakable blue tin is a December staple, and Aldi’s take on Danish butter cookies is exactly the kind you remember sneaking from your grandparents’ countertop tin.
Crisp, slightly sweet, and perfect alongside coffee or hot chocolate, these cookies double as a nostalgic treat and an easy hosting fix. Many shoppers buy multiple tins: one to share and one to keep tucked away for their own enjoyment.
Specially Selected All Butter Croissants – $3.69 for 6
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Aldi’s bakery section can be hit-or-miss throughout the year, but these croissants are a consistent standout. The exterior bakes to a delicate crunch while the center stays soft and buttery. You can use them for everything from Christmas-morning breakfast spreads to quick lunches during a busy week.
They also adapt easily. You can toast them lightly, turn them into mini sandwiches, tear them into a sweet bread pudding, or serve them warm alongside a charcuterie board.
Clancy’s Peppermint Pretzel Stars – $2.99
These peppermint-coated pretzel stars are small, addictive, and unexpectedly sophisticated for the price. Each pretzel is dipped in a vanilla-based coating, dusted with peppermint, and finished with a satisfying crunch.
On dessert boards, they shine, especially where you need variety, but they also disappear quickly from holiday popcorn mixes and snack bowls. At under $3, they’re one of Aldi’s easiest seasonal wins.
Specially Selected Triple Crème Excellence Brie – $4.99
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Aldi’s cheese case becomes a holiday playground every December, and this triple-crème brie remains one of the store’s most reliable seasonal buys. The cheese is imported from France and melts beautifully when baked because of its smooth and buttery texture, but it tastes just as indulgent at room temperature
It is a go-to choice for charcuterie beginners and experts alike: simply add crackers, sliced fruit, and a spoonful of fruit spread, and you have an instantly polished appetizer.
Reggano Christmas Pasta – $2.39
These holiday-shaped noodles turn a basic dinner into something a little more fun. The mix includes trees, holly, gifts, candles, and stars, all made with semolina plus a touch of tomato and spinach for color. It cooks just like regular pasta, but the bowl comes out looking instantly seasonal.
Families often use it as a fun December tradition, pairing it with jarred sauce on busy nights or baking it into a hearty, comforting pasta casserole.
Lacura Papaya Enzyme Face Scrub – $4.99
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Aldi’s Lacura skincare line quietly earns rave reviews, and this papaya enzyme scrub is one of the products shoppers eagerly wait for each winter.
The formula has a fine, gentle texture, noticeably softer than many drugstore exfoliants, and carries a mild fruit scent without being overpowering. It’s often compared to high-end skincare that costs several times as much, making it an ideal modestly priced stocking stuffer that still feels luxurious.
Festive Marshmallow or Sour Gummy Filled Tins – $4.99
These house-shaped tins are one of Aldi’s most charming seasonal releases. Choose between tins filled with snowflake marshmallows or Christmas tree sour gummies, both of which appeal to kids and adults alike.
The real value comes from the tin itself. Once the candy is gone, the miniature house can be displayed as part of holiday décor, used for gift packaging, or added to a growing collection of Aldi’s seasonal keepsakes.