Best Gifts Under $40

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From decadent cookies to handy kitchen tools, here are F&W's best gifts under $40.

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Maman NYC Cookies

Nutty chocolate-chunk cookies from a beloved NYC bakery. Buy: $40 for 12; mamannyc.com

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Brownies from Balaboosta's Bakery

The Platonic ideal of a fudgy brownie. Buy: $30 for 12; balaboostasbakery.com

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Foodie Tees

Courtesy of Cyndi Grasman

Wear your food spirit animal proudly. Buy: $22 each; badpickletees.com

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4-Quart Slow Cooker

Black+Decker’s easy-to-use slow cooker comes in a convenient 4-quart size with cool-touch handles and a removable stoneware liner for simple cleanup. Plus, the chalkboard surface allows for dish titles and fun doodles. Buy: $29.99 at blackanddeckerappliances.com.

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Bartender's Knife

Master cocktail garnishes with this bartender's knife. Buy: $40; wandpdesign.com

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Porcelain Cup

I love the way this flared cup feels. The exterior is polished by hand to achieve a wonderfully smooth matte surface. Buy: $35 for 2; vipp.com.

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Ice Cream Sandwich Mold

Now I can re-create the paper-wrapped treats I used to eat as a kid! $20; chefn.com

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Tea RX

This adorable survival kit with tea and honey is the perfect gift for my sister in frigid Chicago. Buy: $25 at davidstea.com.

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Heather Taylor Home Tea Towels

Photo © Pernille Pedersen

Mexican textiles inspire Taylor’s handwoven kitchen linens. $22; heathertaylorhome.com

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Cocktail Dice

Photo © Ben Alsop

Roll the dice to create new flavor combinations with ingredients in eight categories, including spirits, fruit and spice. Buy: $24 at uncommongoods.com.