Trader Joe's Maple Butterscotch Blondie mix is the week's 199-upvote fall bake

Trader Joe's Maple Butterscotch Blondie Baking Mix is this week's fall bake to try. The 17.49-ounce box costs $4.99, carries a limited-time label, and appeared in an r/traderjoes new-item post that reached 199 points, a 98.1% upvote ratio, and 16 comments when checked on September 2, 2026. 12

The buy case is simple: the mix turns into a maple-and-butterscotch dessert with one egg, one stick of melted butter, and the included syrup packet. The main caution is sweetness, especially for shoppers who prefer a salty or restrained blondie.

Trader Joe's sells the mix in a 17.49-ounce box for $4.99. The box contains a blondie base mix and a butterscotch syrup packet. The base includes maple-flavored bits, maple syrup powder, buttermilk powder, and sea salt. The syrup contains sweetened condensed nonfat milk, butter, vanilla extract, and more salt. 2

The preparation asks for one egg and one stick of melted butter. Mix the ingredients, pour the batter into a pan, bake, then drizzle the syrup over the finished blondies. Trader Joe's recommends a lighter bake for a chewier center. 2

The official nutrition panel lists 15 servings. One dry-mix-and-syrup serving has 120 calories, 27 grams of carbohydrate, 16 grams of sugar, and 2 grams of protein. One prepared piece has 180 calories, 8 grams of fat, 17 grams of sugar, and 2 grams of protein. The box contains milk and wheat and may contain egg and soy. 2

The Reddit post's 199-point score came with quick purchase intent. One commenter wrote, "Damn guess im heading back to tj's," while another celebrated the absence of nuts: "No nuts!!!! I'm running up there now!" Both comments appeared beneath the September 1 post. 1

The thread also gives shoppers a useful filter. One commenter said Trader Joe's baking mixes run "sooooo sweet" and expected these blondies to follow the pattern. Another shopper replied that the blondies are great with salted butter. The comments leave a clear split: maple-dessert fans have a reason to buy, while people who want less sugar should choose carefully. 1

Buy one if you want a low-effort pan of chewy, buttery blondies for fall gatherings, lunchboxes, or a weekend dessert. The $4.99 box gives a maple fan a small, clearly defined trial, and the syrup packet lets you control how much topping reaches the pan. The official page describes the product as a short-season item, so store timing will matter. 2

Skip it if very sweet baking mixes are already a problem for you, or if milk and wheat are outside your diet. Shoppers who prefer a less-sweet blondie can try the salted-butter adjustment mentioned in the thread, but the mix itself still brings maple bits, sugar, and a butterscotch topping. 12

Find it in the baking aisle at Trader Joe's. Use the official product page to confirm the package and current store information before making a special trip.