# Candy Cane Cookie Mixes Trader Joe’s Peppermint Chocolate Chunk Cookie Mix is Quick & Easy to Make By Katherine Pendrill | Published 2020-11-29 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/peppermint-chocolate-chunk-cookie-mix References: [traderjoes](https://www.traderjoes.com/digin/post/peppermint-chocolate-chunk-cookie-mix) If you're looking for a shortcut to perfect holiday cookies, [Trader Joe's](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/peppermint-brownies) new Peppermint Chocolate Chunk Cookie Mix is the answer. Trader Joe's new Peppermint Chocolate Chunk Cookie Mix is a seasonal addition to the brand's lineup of popular baking mixes. The baking mix starts with Trader Joe's [dark chocolate chunk cookie](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dark-chocolate-peppermint-cookie-bark) recipe, but the festive version also includes white chocolate chunks and candy cane pieces as well. The candy cane pieces are made with real peppermint oil so they provide a cool minty flavor, as well as visually appealing pops of red and white. Best of all, the mix is super easy to prepare. All you need is unsalted butter and an egg in order to make 24 perfect holiday cookies. Image Credit: Trader Joe's ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.8/10 - Popularity: 41% | Activity: 64% | Freshness: 9% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [DIY](https://www.trendhunter.com/diy) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Holiday Baking Mixes:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop unique and festive baking mixes that cater to seasonal demand and simplify the baking process. - **Flavor-infused Ingredients:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create new products with flavor-infused ingredients that enhance taste profiles and provide a unique sensory experience. - **Convenience Foods:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Design convenient food options that require minimal preparation and appeal to busy consumers. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Baking Mixes:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore creative combinations of ingredients in baking mixes to offer unique flavors that stand out in the market. - **Confectionery:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop confectionery products that combine familiar flavors with unexpected twists for a delightful and memorable eating experience. - **Ready-to-eat Snacks:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create ready-to-eat snack options that cater to consumer preferences for convenience, variety, and indulgence. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Festive Peppermint Brownies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/peppermint-brownies.md) - [Candy Cane-Coated Marshmallows](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dark-chocolate-dipped-candy-cane-marshmallows.md) - [Ready-to-Bake Sugar Cookie Doughs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/all-butter-sugar-cookie-dough.md) - [Minty Cocoa Truffles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/minty-flavored-cocoa-truffles.md) - [Miscellaneous Ingredient Cookie Mixes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/everything-but-the-kitchen-sink-cookie-mix.md) - [Seasonal Peppermint Crunch Popcorns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/peppermint-crunch-popcorn.md) - [Candy Cane Wafer Cookies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/candy-cane-baton-wafer-cookies.md) - [Candy-Covered Holiday Pretzels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jingle-jangle-pretzel-twists.md) - [Chocolate Chip Pancake Mixes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mini-chocolate-chip-pancake-waffle-mix.md)