15 Holiday Treats To Get Before They’re Gone
Red tree-shaped box of chocolates
One of the best parts of this season is the limited edition and holiday-themed treats. Whether it’s embracing the candy cane or knocking back a cup or two of eggnog, make the most of this time of year and stock up while you still can.
Chapman’s Peppermint Ice Cream Sandwich
A big hit at the Chatelaine office, these peppermint ice cream sandwiches transform a summer favourite with a holiday twist. A heaping of peppermint ice cream with red and green peppermint rice crisp pieces sits nicely between two chocolate wafers. It’s satisfying—without being too sweet.
Farm Boy Candy Cane Gelato
If subtle hints of mint is what you’re looking for, this probably isn’t the gelato for you. But if you’re looking to add variation to your holiday snack roster and try something new, look no further.
Ikea VINTERSAGA Ginger Thins
This tin of heart-shaped ginger thins is a great addition to your cookie pantry (and a pretty option for your coffee table). Perfect for dipping in tea, eating with ice cream or absentmindedly nibbling on at the office, these cookies are delicious and addictive—if you’re not careful you’ll eat half the tin without noticing.
Metro’s Irresistibles Chocolate Caramel Pecan Cream Pie
This caramel pecan pie is a treat, from the chocolate cookie crumb crust to the creamy chocolate filling topped with caramel and pecans. Dollops of whipped cream line the edges; all together, it’s a very sweet affair.
PC Candy Cane Chocolate Fudge Crackle Ice Cream
A Chatelaine office favourite, this limited edition, rich, vanilla-flavoured ice cream includes bursts of peppermint candy and chocolate fudge crackle. Enjoy in a bowl, or perhaps scoop in between two cookies for a makeshift ice cream sandwich.
Chapman’s Shortbread Ice Cream
Why choose between cookies and ice cream if you can eat them both at the same time? This shortbread ice cream includes pieces of shortbread cookies and salty caramel. It definitely leans on the sweeter side, though we wish the tasty nuggets of shortbread cookies were more plentiful.
Metro’s Irresistibles Belgian Cookie Collection
For a holiday goldmine, try this tin of luxury biscuits. Filled with 15 cookie varieties (1 kg!), from chocolate-covered butter biscuits to creamy centres topped with coconut flakes, you’ll have a hard time choosing which cookie to eat first.
Purdys Survive The Season Kit
Looking for a survival kit to get you through the holidays? This abundance of chocolate is wrapped neatly in a box for you to take wherever you go. The kit includes a Coffee Break Bar, Peanut Butter Bar, Chocolate Chewie Bar, Chocolate Hedgehogs and Sweet Georgia Browns (pecans enveloped in caramel and milk chocolate).
Farm Boy Organic Eggnog
This eggnog has a great natural taste and is both sweet and creamy—without being too heavy and cloying.
Chapman’s Peppermint Twist Ice Cream
Chapman's peppermint twist gives you exactly what you expect from this festive flavour, with small bits of chocolate and crushed candy canes in each spoonful.
PC Luxury Biscuit Assortment
We get very excited when a tin of these hit the kitchen table: milk, white and dark-chocolate coated goodness lays within. Imported from Belgium and France, this luxury biscuit selection boasts a vast array of options.
Farm Boy Maple Butter Tarts
These maple walnut tarts are packed with sweet, gooey maple goodness and baked in a crumbly shortcrust pastry. If you’re feeling fancy, heat them up. If not, eat them messily straight out of the container like us.
Metro’s Irresistibles Praline and Chocolate Nuts Mix
This praline and chocolate nut mix comes in a large glass jar already wrapped in a bow, for your gifting needs. It's a nice mix of sweet and salty, and with chocolate and pralines it's a festive snack. The jar is hefty—more than 1 kg—so it’ll go a long way.
Ikea VINTERSAGA Mulled Fruit Drink
This mulled spices fruit drink is completely alcohol-free. It’s also very good. Advertised as a traditional Swedish Christmas drink flavoured with spices like cinnamon, cardamom and ginger, it offers a comforting aroma and tastes equally good (if not better) when served steaming hot. Dunk some ginger thins for a bonus treat.
Purdys Holiday Tree Gift Box
The cool thing about this gift box? The chocolate selection is holiday-themed—including picks like Butterscotch Fudgie, Gingerbread, Pumpkin Caramel, Pecan Caramel and Salted Hazelnut Flake.
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