Today, we have for you...a review of Trader Joe's Mini Dark Chocolate Mint Stars cookies. These are mini mint-flavored cookies covered in dark chocolate.

Mini Dark Chocolate Mint Stars are a Trader Joe's limited edition holiday item. They've been making a comeback year after year every November. 

Trader Joe's describes these as "rich, crumbly mini star-shaped chocolate shortbread cookies infused with the bright flavor of peppermint, enrobed in luscious dark chocolate and sprinkled with nonpareils."  A 10-ounce box costs $3.99.

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These cookies ARE mini...think a little bigger than a Goldfish cracker. The suggested serving size is 13 cookies, coming in at 130 calories. 

The first ingredient on the list is semisweet chocolate! 

Chocolate Mint recipes to make at home:

• fudgy mint chocolate no-bake cookies (the recipe rebel)
• chocolate mint ice cream pie (bake at 350)
• shortcut grasshopper cookies (gluesticks)

Trader Joe's Mini Dark Chocolate Mint Stars Review

She says (Bridget): If I gain 10 pounds over the holidays, I'm totally blaming these little buggers. I'm not sure if it's the crisp cookie, the dark chocolate, or the just-right mint flavor that makes these so addicting. I found myself eating these like I would popcorn. Mark said these reminded him of those frosted Circus Animal Cookies but flavored like an after-dinner mint. Also, the mini stars are utterly cute...extra points for cute food!

Overall rating 5 of 5 stars (plus 5 cute points = 10)

He says (Jack): I love these! The slightly buttery cookie, dominated by delicious dark chocolate and accented by a lovely mint flavor is sure to leave you wanting more. A lot more.

Overall rating: 5 out of 5 stars

Will we buy these again? We DO! Every holiday season!

Trader Joe's Mini Dark Chocolate Mint Stars: it's time to make a Trader Joe's run...if only for these!

*updated for 2023; portions of this review were originally posted here.