Dollar General Penny Deals & Clearance Blowout (12/17/25)

December 17, 2025

Here’s what shoppers need to know this week.

Even though there isn’t an official new penny list, stores are seeing widespread 90% off clearance activity—making this an excellent time to scan and hunt for deep discounts.

Below are 15 items and collections worth checking right now.

1. Cheetos Minis Canister (Flamin’ Hot)

  • Price Breakdown: Regular ~$2.50 ➔ Sale $0.01

  • The Scoop: The 3.625oz red canisters are clearing out. Check the standard snack aisle, but also look on the “impulse buy” racks near the checkout lanes.

2. Doritos Minis Canister (Sweet & Tangy BBQ)

  • Price Breakdown: Regular ~$2.50 ➔ Sale $0.01

  • The Scoop: Specifically the purple/brown “Sweet & Tangy BBQ” flavor in the 2.875oz canister. The standard Nacho Cheese canisters are likely still full price, so check the label!

3. Funyuns Minis Canister

  • Price Breakdown: Regular ~$2.50 ➔ Sale $0.01

  • The Scoop: The 2.875oz canister of these onion-flavored rings. These are often hidden on top shelves or pushed to the back of the shelf behind newer stock.

4. Sunchips Canister (Harvest Cheddar)

  • Price Breakdown: Regular ~$3.25 ➔ Sale $0.01

  • The Scoop: The larger 5oz canister. This is a “healthy-ish” snack steal. If you see the orange wavy chip canister, scan it immediately!

5. Pringles Super Stacks (Chili Cheese)

  • Price Breakdown: Regular ~$2.50 ➔ Sale $0.01

  • The Scoop: Only the Chili Cheese flavor (5.5oz) is on the list. The Sour Cream and Original flavors are still full price.

6. Clover Valley Baby Dill Pickles (Kosher)

  • Price Breakdown: Regular $2.65 ➔ Sale $0.01

  • The Scoop: Look for the 12oz jar. Pro Tip: Check the barcode! The UPC you want ends in 5260.

7. Rice Krispies Treats (Single Bar)

8. Sour Patch Kids Theatre Box

  • Price Breakdown: Regular $1.25 ➔ Sale $0.01

  • The Scoop: The standard 3.08oz movie theater box. Pro Tip: This is batch specific! Scan boxes with a UPC ending in 1326 to be safe.

9. Clover Valley Mandarin Orange Cups

  • Price Breakdown: Regular $1.00 ➔ Sale $0.01

  • The Scoop: The single-serve 7oz fruit cups. A perfect budget filler for school lunchboxes next month.

10. Candyrific Fan Stitch (Disney Novelty)

  • Price Breakdown: Regular $5.00 ➔ Sale $0.01

  • The Scoop: A blue novelty fan toy featuring Stitch from Disney. Usually found in the toy aisle or the seasonal candy section.

11. George & Tom Sugar Cones

  • Price Breakdown: Regular $2.00 ➔ Sale $0.01

  • The Scoop: The 12-count box of ice cream cones. Since it’s winter, these are being purged from the baking aisle.


📉 The 90% Off Clearance Event

These aren’t quite a penny yet, but at 90% off, they are massive volume deals.

12. Football Party Supplies (Blue/Gray Star Tags)

  • Price Breakdown: Regular $1.00 – $5.00 ➔ Sale $0.10 – $0.50

  • The Scoop: Includes paper plates, napkins, table covers, and banners. Stock up now for the Super Bowl in February for pennies on the dollar!

13. The S’mores Collection (Orange Clover Tags)

  • Price Breakdown: Regular $1.00 – $5.00 ➔ Sale $0.10 – $0.50

  • The Scoop: Look for the Orange Clover symbol on the package. Items include telescoping roasting forks, caddies, and gourmet marshmallows.

14. Harvest Home Decor (Green Star / Blue Dot Tags)

  • Price Breakdown: Regular $5.00 – $10.00 ➔ Sale $0.50 – $1.00

  • The Scoop: Leftover “Hello Fall” signs, pumpkins, and wreaths. If your store still has a clearance section, dig through it for these tags!

15. Harvest Kitchen Textiles

  • Price Breakdown: Regular ~$3.00 ➔ Sale $0.30

  • The Scoop: 2-pack kitchen towels and oven mitts with leaf or pumpkin patterns. At 30 cents, these are cheaper than paper towels!

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