# Pumpkin Spiced Cookies Spreads Trader Joe's Pumpkin Pie Spice Cookie Butter Combines Two Desserts By Katherine Pendrill | Published 2016-11-17 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pumpkin-pie-spice-cookie-butter References: [brandeating](http://www.brandeating.com/2016/11/pumpkin-spice-cookie-butter-is-back-at-trader-joes-2016.html) & [traderjoes](http://www.traderjoes.com/digin/post/pumpkin-pie-spice-cookie-butter) With Thanksgiving less than a week away, [Trader Joe's](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/trader-joes-pumpkin-spread) has brought back its cult favorite Pumpkin Spice Cookie Butter. The delicious spread combines the heavy spiced flavor profile of pumpkin pie with the familiar taste of fresh cookies for a delectable spread that requires zero baking. Deviating slightly from the original Cookie Butter, Trader Joe's Pumpkin Spice Cookie Butter is made up of crushed Pumpkin Joe-Joe's Cookies with real pumpkin puree to create a thick and creamy spread. To closely mimic the taste of pie, the spread includes chunky cookie pieces and spice notes of [cinnamon, ginger and nutmeg](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/german-iced-gingerbread-soft-spiced-cookies). While delicious on its own, Trader Joe's suggests enjoying the spread alongside a scoop of Pumpkin Ice Cream or squished between two sugar cookies for a delicious holiday treat. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.3/10 - Popularity: 1% | Activity: 1% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Pumpkin Spice Food Products:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create new pumpkin spice-flavored food products for seasonal and holiday treats. - **Combining Dessert Flavors:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Experiment with combining different dessert flavors to create unique and delicious spreads. - **Reimagining Classic Treats:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Add a twist to traditional treats by incorporating new ingredients and flavors. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Food and Beverage:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore new flavors and combinations to create innovative food and beverage products. - **Bakery and Dessert:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop new dessert products and spreads that capture popular seasonal flavors. - **Grocery and Retail:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Introduce unique and exclusive products into the grocery and retail market to attract customers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Private Label Pumpkin Cookies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sugar-cookie-dough-pumpkins.md) - [Sugar-Dusted Pumpkin Loaves](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-pumpkin-loaf.md) - [Spiced Pumpkin Pie Cookies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pumpkin-pie-cookie.md) - [Festive Fall Hand Pies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/apple-pumpkin-hand-pies.md) - [Seasonal Apple Shortbread Cookies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/all-butter-apple-shortbread-cookies.md) - [Spiced Cold Brew Concentrates](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pumpkin-spice-cold-brew-coffee-concentrate.md) - [Zesty Ginger Spreads](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ginger-spread.md) - [Peppery Apricot Cardamom Spreads](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/apricot-cardamom-spread.md) - [Triple Ginger Ice Creams](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-gingerbread-ice-cream.md)