One Of Trader Joe's Best New Desserts Gives Ice Cream A New Meaning
Ah, Trader Joe's — the motherland of food drops that send fans into frenzies online. Whether it's a new frozen treat, an irresistible salty snack, or a unique dipping sauce, TJ's just knows how to make creative, crave-worthy products. While the store's Hold the Cone treats and Speculoos Cookie Butter Ice Cream pints have our hearts, a new frozen dessert grabbed our attention, and we just had to share it with you: Cookie Dough Ice Cream Bites.
One of Trader Joe's best new frozen items of 2026 (so far), these cookie dough bites are sweet, portable, and oh so tasty. They're essentially chocolate chip cookie dough shells with balls of vanilla ice cream in the middle, turning your favorite ice cream pint flavor into an easy-to-eat shape. With only 12 per package, we highly recommend buying more than one bag.
Online reviews say these ice cream bites are soft and have a balanced ratio of dough to ice cream. They also appreciate the small flakes of chocolate, which don't seem to overpower the dough. Taste testers say they melt in your mouth, and the cookie dough is not too sweet or overly sugary tasting. Anyone who loves digging for dough in their ice cream will appreciate the ease these treats provide. Plus, they're only $4.79.
What customers have said about these bites so far
Trader Joe's shoppers, especially those with a sweet tooth, love this delectable dessert. They're so popular, in fact, that they're often out of stock in stores. So if you happen to come across them on your next shopping trip, don't pass them up. "All I can say is they were fire ... my store only had it once," one Redditor said. Another Redditor said, "I ate half the bag for breakfast. I don't even like sweets..." Some fans are even surprised the store has never made an edible cookie dough product before: "These really hit the spot!"
While entirely enjoyable on their own, we've brainstormed a few delicious pairings to try. Customers have, too: "I bet these would be great added to a bowl of ice cream. Ice cream x2." You could also try melting the Trader Joe's Pound Plus Milk Chocolate Bar, dipping the ice cream bites, and then refreezing them to create a chocolate hard shell. For double the cookie flavor, melt down a couple of spoonfuls of Trader Joe's Speculoos Cookie Butter Spread, dip the bites, and enjoy a sweet, cookie-flavored coating.