Trader Joe's Releases 8th Annual Customer's Choice Award Picks

Trader Joe's has released its yearly compilation of customer favorite items and, no, Cookie Butter is not the top choice.

The 8th Annual Customer Choice Awards crowned Mandarin Orange Chicken the overall favorite.

The frozen Asian chicken dish beat out some real crowd pleasers. Behind the Mandarin Orange Chicken are Cookie Butter, Joe's Diner Mac 'n Cheese, Triple Ginger Snaps, and Pound Plus 72% Dark Chocolate.

Mandarin Orange Chicken not only topped the overall list, it won the "Favorite Frozen" category as well.

If you haven't tried these, you might want to head to the Trader Joe's at 112 Coulter Ave. in Ardmore to test out these favorites.

See the categories and results below:

Favorite Bakery – Winner: Soft Pretzel Stick. Runners up were: Almond Ring, Danish Sourdough Bread, Kringle*, Organic French Baguette

Favorite Beverage – Winner: Spiced Cider. Runners up were: Triple Ginger Brew, Winter Wassail, 100% Honey Crisp, Unfiltered Apple Cider, 100% Cranberry Juice

Favorite Candy – Winner: Dark Chocolate Peanut Butter Cups. Runners up were: Dark Chocolate Covered Almonds, Scandinavian Swimmers, English Toffee, Dark Chocolate Sea Salt Caramels

Favorite Cheese – Winner: Unexpected Cheddar. Runners up were: Triple Creme Brie, 1000 Day Gouda, Sharp Cheddar Pub Cheese, Goat Cheese Log

Favorite Coffee – Winner: Cold Brew Coffee. Runners up were: French Roast Coffee, Wintry Blend, Kona Coffee, Joe's Dark

Favorite Condiment – Winner: Organic Ketchup. Runners up were: Green Dragon Hot Sauce, Thai Sweet Chile Sauce, Aioli Garlic Mustard, Hatch Valley Salsa

Favorite Frozen – Winner: Mandarin Orange Chicken. Runners up were: Joe's Diner Mac 'n Cheese, Riced Cauliflower, Hatch Chile Mac 'n Cheese, Chocolate Croissants

Favorite Home/Bath – Winner: Tea Tree Tingle Shampoo. Runners up were: Coconut Body Butter, Pumpkin Body Butter, Head To Toe Balm, Lavender Dryer Sachets

Favorite Meat(less) – Winner: Soy Chorizo. Runners up were: Meatless Meatballs, Ground Turkey, Chicken Sausage, Grass Fed Ground Angus Beef

Favorite Produce – Winner: Bananas. Runners up were: Avocado, Brussels Sprouts, Rice Cauliflower, Arugula

Favorite Salad – Winner: Arugula. Runners up were: Baby Spinach, Cruciferous Crunch, Butter Lettuce, Healthy 8 Chopped Veggies

Favorite Snack – Winner: Peanut Butter Pretzels. Runners up were: Organic Corn Chip Dippers, Plantain Chips, World's Puffiest White Cheddar, Kettle Corn

Favorite Pumpkin – Winner: Pumpkin Butter. Runners up were: Pumpkin Bread & Muffin Mix, Gluten Free Pumpkin Bread & Muffin Mix, Organic Canned Pumpkin, This Pumpkin Walks Into a Bar

Did your favorites make the list? What items do you think are missing? Any items on the list you just can't stand? Let us know in the comments.

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