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Complete your holiday shopping in a blink with festive food finds recommended by FIRST senior food editor Krista Winston and assistant editor Elana Beth Altman

Gourmet gifts

For the comfort craverYou’ll really sweeten up her holidays when you give her this assortment of soft, melt-in-your-mouth dessert bars. The box includes a chocolate-chunk brownie, peanut butter toffee bar, chocolate-chunk blondie and a “magic cookie bar” featuring a graham cracker crust, chocolate chips, walnut and coconut.

BUYING INFO: Magnolia Bakery Brownie & Bar

Favor Box, $15, at MagnoliaBakery.com

For kids of all agesThis all-in-one hot-cocoa kit includes cocoa powder, mini marsh-mallows, chocolate shavings and a handmade peppermint-stick stirrer that’s sure to delight little ones and adults alike. BUYING INFO: Phillips Candy House Hot Chocolate Gift Package, $14 for a 12 oz. tin and accompaniments, at PhillipsChocolate.com

For the spice fanaticAnyone who favors a little heat in every bite won’t be able to stop munching on this sweet cashew brittle with a light chili pepper kick—we’re completely addicted! BUYING INFO: Mazie’s Smokin’ Hot Cashew Brittle, $16 for two 3 oz. boxes, at Sweet-and-Dandy.com

illustrated by Jessica Son

illustrated by Jessica Son

Decadent Yuletide yummies to make her feel extra special

for $20 or less!

illustrated by Jessica Son

Gourmet gifts

For the choco-holicThis decadent collection of creamy truffles is a gift for the eye as well as the taste buds. The beautiful assort-ment includes a mix of traditional favorites, like cherry cordial, and holiday flavors, like Christmas cookie. BUYING INFO: Norman Love 10-Piece Holiday Assortment, $23, at NormanLoveConfections.comDEAL: $3 off all orders at NormanLoveConfections.com with code: FIRSTNLC

For the fruit loverWith three tiers of deliciousness, this collec-tion of fresh fruit, chocolate-coated berries, almonds and gourmet chocolate-drizzle popcorn will wow the lucky recipient—and everyone else in her household. BUYING INFO: Holiday Fruit Tower, $40, at TheFruitCompany.com/firstDEAL: 50% off purchase of Holiday Fruit Tower with code: FIRST

For your salty gal pal Inspire smiles with this tower of natural high-quality sea salts, including French Grey, Pacific Flake and two gourmet infusions—one with black truffle and one with sun-ripened tomato. BUYING INFO: Salt Sisters Gourmet Sea Salt 4 Square Gift Set, $16.25 for four 3 oz. samples, at SaltSistersOnline.comDEAL: 15% off all orders at SaltSistersOnline.com with code: FIRST13

illustrated by Jessica Son

for $20 or less!

For the adventurous cookA drizzle of these delicately flavored oils will help your favorite chef create recipes that taste even more divine. And you can personalize the flavor trio, selecting from hazelnut, sesame, avocado, walnut and almond oils. BUYING INFO: La Tourangelle Trio of Oils Gift Pack, $18 to $20 for three 8.45 oz. oils, at LaTourangelle.com

For the grill meisterPay tribute to the barbecue guru in your life with a trio of bold flavors: Deep South Hot and

Spicy, Badlands Simply the Hottest and Legend Cheyenne Barbecue Rub—a perfect balance of rich tomato, chili-pepper sizzle and smoky, savory tang that’s so good, he may consider grilling the Christmas turkey!BUYING INFO: Legend BBQ Sauce Sampling Gift Set, $20 for 7 oz. meat rub and two 8.5 oz. sauces, at SeasonsHarvest.com

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PHOTO, BBQ SAUCE: CHRISTIE GEIGER. ALL OTHERS: R. MACMILLAN/DIGICHROME STUDIOS. TEXT: M. SORRELLS