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10 must-try holiday treats at Market Basket
Find these festive treats at a Market Basket near you.
There’s plenty of ways to get Bostonians in the holiday spirit, including indulging seasonal favorites on grocery store shelves.
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Flavors of peppermint, chocolate, and egg nog can be found throughout the aisles of your local store, making for great snacks for holiday parties or delicious stocking stuffers.
Since 1917, Market Basket has been the go-to grocery store for generations of New Englanders, a one-stop-shop for all of your household needs.
We decided to visit Market Basket for their festive bites from local brands. Below, find what festive foods we think you should try this season before they’re all gone.
Prices on items may vary due to weekly specials and sales.
10 Market Basket treats to indulge this holiday season
Peppermint Bark
A classic treat during the holiday season, Market Basket’s peppermint bark combines white and dark chocolate with peppermint crumbles in big pieces great for snacking on. ($5.99)
Holiday Non Pareils
Try their bite-sized chocolate non pareils, perfect for throwing in a bowl during a holiday party or snacking on while watching your favorite Christmas movie. ($3.29)
Snowflake Marshmallows
Level up your hot chocolate with these Market Basket snowflake marshmallows, a great addition to your holiday drink, dessert, or “just eat them” as the packaging states. ($3.99)
Friendly’s Limited Edition Peppermint Stick ice cream
Stay cool while all bundled up with Friendly’s limited edition peppermint stick ice cream. The 1.5 quart tub contains pieces of green and red peppermint mixed into the peppermint flavored ice cream. (Two for $6 special for all Friendly’s flavors)
Peppermint Crunch
Take a bite out of this limited edition peppermint candy bar from Market Basket, made of white cream with chunks of peppermint throughout. (Two for $4 special)
Dunkin’ Donuts Box O’ Chocolates
Making for a great stocking stuffer or fun taste-test with family and friends, see which doughnut-inspired chocolate made by New England’s favorite coffee chain is the best. ($5.99)
Dunkin’ Dunkaccino Hot Chocolate Bomb
Enjoy a classic holiday drink in the comfort of your own home with Dunkin’s Dunkaccino hot chocolate bomb. While the kit already comes with marshmallows inside the “bomb,” you can also add Market Basket’s snowflake marshmallows for more of a festive vibe. ($3.99)
Boston Fruit Slices
When making all your rounds for the holiday candy table, don’t forget to pick up a pack of Boston Fruit Slices, a local staple since the 1940s. The gummy candy is also free of most popular allergens including gluten, and are also vegan, according to their website. ($4.99)
Hood Golden Eggnog
It wouldn’t be the holidays without some egg nog. Hood’s Holiday Nog is another must-grab for all the egg nog fans in your life. ($5.99)
Gingerbread men
What would the holidays be without a gingerbread man? At Market Basket, you can get a four-pack of plain gingerbread men for just under $5, the perfect canvas to win your next gingerbread man competition. ($4.49)
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