15 Crazy-Good December Walmart Deals That'll Keep Your Pantry Full for Less

The bulk of your December budget just went to your family’s gift wish list. But you still need to pack your pantry with staples, meal starters, and a few sweet treats. Don’t stress if your credit card got a major workout. We can help you to save money on Walmart essentials and more.

From boxed cookie mixes to canned veggies, we’ve rounded up the superstore’s best pantry picks. Whether you need to stock up on everyday items or have a holiday party menu in the works, these buys are can’t-miss bargains that won’t break the bank.

Editor’s note: Prices are subject to change and may vary by location.

Price: $4.47

Get the refreshingly frosty flavor of Christmas candy in your morning coffee. This 12-count pack of holiday pods is a bargain for under $4.50. Keurig sells a smaller 10-cup box of The Original Donut Shop’s Peppermint Bark coffee for $9.99.

Price: $6.48

The queen of country and the beloved baking brand teamed up to make this super-sweet sugar cookie mix for the holidays. The 16-ounce box contains everything you need to make the tasty treat — powdered mix, frosting, sprinkles, and how-to directions. And bonus, the box also includes Dolly’s special Cinnamon Swirl Cookie recipe.

Don’t wait to snag this Christmas-y pick. Walmart shopper Amy wrote a glowing review last holiday season, “The best sugar cookie mix we’ve ever bought! Dolly perfection…liked it so much we wanted another mix, but they’re sold out.”

Price: $1.50

Warm up on a chilly winter day with this hearty pot roast-inspired soup. Stock your pantry with this smoke-flavored beef and veggie-packed pick for less. The 18.8-ounce can is only $1.50.

Compare the generic’s low price to $2.25 (online) for Progresso’s slightly smaller 18.5-ounce brand-name version.

Price: $1.67

Can’t get to the store? No problem. Keep a few jars of this meat-flavored sauce in your pantry just in case the winter weather gets wild. Serve the veggie-packed Great Value recipe with the generic brand’s rotini ($0.98) and a sprinkle of parmesan cheese.

The 24-ounce jar is a budget-friendly buy for less than $2. Target sells the same size of Rao’s Homestyle Bolognese for $7.19.

Price: $3.84

Add a little spice to sandwiches, tuna salad, and party platters. These are not the same boring pickle chips you’re used to.

A tangy maple bourbon flavor gives this pick a gourmet taste — minus the specialty store price tag. Snag this 24-ounce jar for $3.84 this December. Sixteen ounces of The Pickled Chef’s Spicy Whiskey Pickles costs $9.

Price: $3.88

The decadent classic cookie just got a tasty holiday makeover. Score a 15-piece five-ounce pack of peppermint bark-coated Milanos for $3.88 (online only). The same Christmas-themed pantry product costs $4.99 at Kroger.

Price: $1.56

Stock up on this easy-to-make side. This whole-grain, gluten-free instant rice only takes 10 minutes to make. With three grams of protein and no trans-fat, it’s a healthy alternative to cheesy potatoes or French fries.

At $1.56 for 14 ounces, this Walmart generic is the brand-name version. Target sells a smaller 8.8-ounce microwavable pouch of Ben’s Original Whole Grain Brown Ready Rice for $2.39.

Price: $3.56

A hot, healthy breakfast that’s also affordable? This instant oatmeal is a meal you can make in two minutes. The 100 percent whole grain cereal has a subtly sweet flavor you’ll savor.

Walmart shoppers appreciate the super-sized box of affordable oatmeal. Customer Jan wrote, “What better way to buy your flavored oatmeal than in a 20 packet box! The apple cinnamon flavor is the best, next to the maple! Why go to the grocery store and pay $3.00 a box for only eight packets when you get 20 packets.”

Price: $5.98

Skip artificial ingredients and preservatives. Use this organic, cholesterol-free, sugar-free pantry staple instead of fatty butter or greasy oil. While $5.98 may seem pricey for a 14-ounce container of unrefined virgin coconut oil, Whole Foods Market sells the same size jar of the store’s 365 brand for $9.49.

Price: $3.53

Just add water to make up to 16 warm, fluffy, holiday-flavored four-inch pancakes. The 16-ounce box of mix is perfect for a Christmas morning breakfast buffet or brunch. Add melted butter and warm maple syrup, or top the peppermint mocha pancakes with whipped cream.

Price: $2.68

You don’t have to bake an apple pie with this cinnamon, allspice, and nutmeg blend.

While you can use the two-ounce bottle of spice for baking, you can also sprinkle the sweet mix onto ice cream, hot cocoa, or even your buttery French toast.

Walmart’s $2.68 price for the generic is a bargain compared to what you could pay for the brand-name version of this mix online. Amazon sells McCormick’s 1.12-ounce size Apple Pie Spice for over $11.

Price: $9.97

Plan for New Year’s Eve and nab this cocktail/mocktail decorating kit before it flies off store shelves. Make margaritas, champagne, and wine glasses sparkle with gold and white sugar and edible glitter. Each 2.1-ounce pack can decorate up to 12 drinks.

Price: $0.88

Grab a 2.6-ounce pack of this flavorful chunk light tuna and go. Toss a pouch into your tote for a protein-rich road trip lunch, or use the spicy selection to make lunch for your family at home.

The $0.88 online price is a steal compared to what you could pay for a brand-name buy. The same size StarKist Tuna Creations Bold Hot Buffalo flavor costs $1.20.

Price: $0.64

Veggies are an expense you can’t cut. But that doesn’t mean you have to break the bank just to buy ingredients like sweet peas. Snag this 15-ounce can for $0.64 right now. Del Monte’s brand-name buy costs $1.59 at Target.

Price: $1 (on sale from $1.73)

Make dinner for one dollar with this unbeatable online deal. Even though the creamy blend of garlic and spirals is technically a side, you can also serve it as the main part of a family meal. The artificial flavor and preservative-free pasta mix cooks in about eight minutes.

Stock and save on the season’s best pantry deals right now. Walmart has budget-friendly bargains on your favorite brands and value-priced generics for less. So go ahead and fill your cart with fun flavors of coffee pods, a minty mocha mix to make Christmas morning pancakes, healthy whole grain sides, and more.

Stack your savings this holiday season. Use the top rewards credit cards to earn cash back, points, or perks on eligible pantry products.