Updated! Start Your Year (and Wallet) Off Right With the Best New Trader Joe's Items

These Swedish Fish knockoffs are even better than the original. They’re not too sweet and have a better texture that doesn't stick to your teeth. People who don't even enjoy gummy candies couldn't help but dive back into the bag to try out all the sweet flavors (huckleberry, mango-peach, etc!).

These mini churros caused people to freak out. One person even admitted she choked from gasping over how good they are. Many tasters felt inspired to run to Trader Joe's after work, just so they could hit up the freezer section for their own bag. The best part about these tiny treats is they don't have any artificial flavors or preservatives. Guess that means we won't be needing Oreo churros anymore.

Paired with a block of cream cheese, slathered on buttered toast, or spread over meats, Hot & Sweet Chili Jam deserves a place in your kitchen cupboard. The jam starts off really sweet, but don't let that fool you, as the intense spiciness hits you a second later. If you like your food to pack some heat, this jam will get the job done.

Your days of bad salad making are over thanks to TJ's newest complete salad. The dressing is light and citrusy, the greens taste really fresh (and not too bitter), the cheese and nuts offer heartiness, and the dates sweeten the deal. It seriously doesn't get any better than this.

The salted butterscotch helps balance out the sweetness of these molten macarons. Snackers, beware: these start to lose their magic after they cool down.

These Bruschette Tradizionale Oven Baked Toasts are the ultimate party starter for any spread, dip, or cheese since they're really crisp, light, and neutral-tasting. Plus the price is just right.

The best store-bought food hybrid of the year surely goes to these Artisan Bread Pretzel Croissants from a Chicago bakery. Salty and malty like a pretzel but soft and flaky like a croissant, these pastries double as an awesome breakfast or sandwich starter.

Panettone French Toast will make you rethink french toast forever. The slices remind us more of cinnamon raisin bread than panettone, and I'll go so far as to say the slices look homemade and hand-dipped in the eggy batter. Slightly sweet with a bread-pudding-like texture and crisp exterior, this is french toast 2.0.

While the flavor of these chocolate molten macarons can't be beat (like a chocolate soufflé bite!), the size is less than ideal. Everyone wished the macarons were the same size as the mini macarons rather than the size of a palm.

Never has a product been so divided! Half the tasters loved the ultraspicy sriracha chips, while others found them way too lime-like to eat. Fans thought the lattice cut is a nice touch, while haters claim these taste nothing like sriracha.

For half the tasters, Tarte à l'Oignon (Alsatian Style Onion Tart) is heavy on the onion and doesn't have any other flavors to balance it out. However, if onions are your thing, you might appreciate the crisp tart.

If you are a fan of TJ's roasted red pepper spread, then get your hands on this Piquillo Pepper & Quinoa Spread, which is more tomato-y than peppery in flavor and has a nice texture from the quinoa. Those who liked it envision it spread across a sandwich, but many found the addition of quinoa confusing and borderline offensive.

"Pick a lane, TJ's" was our response to the new full-fat chocolate mousse Greek yogurt. While some enjoyed the sour, chocolaty yogurt (great for those on a low-sugar diet), others felt repulsed by the lack of sweetness.

We loved the sea salt partially popped popcorn so couldn't wait to try the butterscotch flavor. However, the fake caramelized sugar flavor is really overwhelming and didn't inspire anyone to keep snacking.