I wasn't planning to buy Trader Joe's Pumpkin Spiced Teeny Tiny Pretzels, but the bag was too cute to resist - and "pumpkin spiced pretzels" just sounded like something that needed to happen in my life. These are small, sweet-and-salty pretzel bites coated in a pumpkin-spice yogurt layer and sprinkled with crushed pumpkin seeds. Basically, fall snacking in one handful.
First impression
When you open the bag, the smell hits you first - warm cinnamon, nutmeg, and sugar with a faint hint of pumpkin. The pretzels are truly tiny (bite-sized, about the size of a quarter) and look shiny from the glaze. The little pumpkin seed bits add texture and make them look like mini dessert pretzels you'd find in a fancy snack box.
They're cute and snackable - one of those things you can easily eat half a bag of before realizing it.
What they taste like
The coating is sweet and creamy with a mild pumpkin-spice flavor. You taste cinnamon and sugar right away, and the salty pretzel underneath peeks through just enough to keep things interesting. The pumpkin seeds on top add a nice crunch, though they're mostly there for texture.
If you've ever had yogurt-covered pretzels, these are similar - just more festive. They remind me a little of white-chocolate pretzels with a touch of pumpkin pie spice. They're definitely on the sweet side, so I treat them more like a dessert than a snack.
How I enjoy them
I like to keep these in the pantry for when I want something sweet with coffee. A small handful pairs perfectly with an afternoon latte or tea. Sometimes I add them to a little fall snack board with Trader Joe's Maple Leaf Cookies, Trader Joe's Pumpkin Biscotti, and some apple slices - it makes a cute fall treat platter without much effort.
They're also surprisingly good on vanilla ice cream or Greek yogurt. The salt and spice work nicely against something creamy and cold.
Where to find them
You'll find Trader Joe's Pumpkin Spiced Teeny Tiny Pretzels in the snack aisle, right next to other seasonal goodies like Trader Joe's Pumpkin Joe-Joe's and Trader Joe's Organic Maple Butter. Sometimes they get moved to the front seasonal display with Trader Joe's Pumpkin Brioche Waffles and other fall treats. These tend to sell fast once pumpkin season peaks, so if you see them, grab a bag or two.
Final thoughts
I think Trader Joe's Pumpkin Spiced Teeny Tiny Pretzels are a fun little fall snack - sweet, crunchy, and festive without being too over-the-top. They're not something I'd eat every day since they're quite sugary, but they're perfect for sharing or adding to a snack mix when you want that cozy pumpkin spice vibe.
I'd give them 4 out of 5 stars - fun, seasonal, and totally snackable.
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐☆
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