While you can definitely take any of Dancing Deer Baking Co.’s cookies or brownies and make something semi-homemade (see my last post for my great idea), I have an easier idea this time. Order their scrumptious cookies or brownies, buy a nice plate, and boom — that’s your host(ess) gift! You look like the hero when party guests dive for the triple chocolate chunk brownies or pop the tasty dessert bites into their mouths. 

You look like the hero when party guests dive for the triple chocolate chunk brownies or pop the tasty dessert bites into their mouths. 

Check out the video I made (where I explain it all):

Dancing Deer Co.’s sent me some of their Dessert Bites (which truly smell amazing). 

I put them on a pretty plate and added a placemat underneath.

And I’m ready to go to my mother-in-laws for Hannukah dinner! If you don’t want to use your own plate or you want to makie it a really great gift, pick up a pretty plate from a big box or specialty store and plate it yourself. 

Here are some ideas for what to take to your holiday parties and special occasions:

We love their Hannukah Stars Set ($29.99). 

Filled with a  classic assortment of Dancing Deer Baking Co.’s brownies and drizzled star cookies, this Shaker-style box contains 4 Chocolate Chunk brownies and 8 Hanukkah Star cookies. Remember everything baked by Dancing Deer is certified Kosher (kosher dairy), so it will really pair well with a meal of latkes and sour cream. 

The Classic Three-Tier Holiday Cookie Tower ($52.49, on sale) is a pleaser.

This holiday gift set is filled with a variety of 6 dozen crisp and buttery shortbread cookies, including Gingerbread Folk, Peppermint Trees, Espresso Chocolate Chip, Chocolate Sea Salt Stars and Vanilla Bean flavors, along with 2 bags of festive holiday cookies. The cookies are packaged in three wooden Shaker-style boxes tied with grosgrain ribbon. Order it and bring it right in the box with the ribbon. Your hostess will be in awe. 

And if you really want to feed a crowd, their Premium Holiday Crowd Pleaser Gift Basket ($99) will really make your host happy ($99). You’ll definitely be invited back next year. 

This abundant collection of gourmet baked goods includes 8 each of our chewy and soft Molasses Clove, Snickerdoodle, Triple Chocolate Chip and Cranberry Orange cookies, 4 each of Chocolate Chunk, Caramel Pecan, Peanut Butter and Cappuccino brownies, a Chocolate Espresso cake (serves 4-6), along with 20 Gingerbread Folk cookies and a bag of Chocolate Sea Salt Stars. Hand-packed into two rich burgundy seagrass baskets with toggle tie.

So, what do you think looks good from Dancing Deer Baking Co.?

Go to http://www.dancingdeer.com – there are several specials waiting for you right now!

Click below for my DIY Ice Cream Sandwich Bar using cookies from Dancing Deer Baking Co.

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As a mom of three I’m always looking for deals and trying to get the most bang for my buck. We’ve been members of BJ’s Wholesale Club before we even had kids and always found it a reliable place, not just for diapers and organic produce, but also for gorgeous gifts for any occasion and with the best prices. During the holiday season the deals are unbelievable and the quality of the products is something I can stand behind. I recently checked out BJ’s new holiday gift offerings.

Berkley Jensen 5-Tier Buffet Server

Perfect for entertaining, this server can be used as a 3 or 5 tier server. It comes with 5 dishwasher and microwave-safe trays. $29.99

Berkley Jensen Ceramic Write & Wipe Menu Board with Place Cards

With family members who are vegetarian or meat-eaters, and some who have allergies, I always find myself having to describe certain dishes and mention the ingredients. With this set of six place cards and a menu board I can easily and elegantly fill everyone in on what’s on the menu. $11.99

Berkley Jensen Porcelain Platters

This set, which comes with 3 platters (large, medium and small) works for both elegant and casual meals. From appetizers to main courses to desserts, the platters make it easy to serve food due to the convenient handle on each one. $12.99

Berkley Jensen Swirl Chip & Dip Dish

From chips to crudites, this dish is large enough to fit it all, plus it has a built-in well for dips and other snacks, which makes it convenient. $11.99

13-Piece State and Wood Paddle Serving Board Set

I’m a big fan of serving a cheese platter for guests – it’s super-easy to put together and almost everyone loves it! This set makes it even easier to put together because it comes with slate markers and pencils, so you can write the types of cheese that you’re serving. It also comes with a tray, stainless steel cheese told and more. $14.99

Johdpuri Moscow Mules Mugs

If you plan on serving the famous Moscow Mule cocktail copper mugs are a must. This set of two stainless steel mugs is perfect for other types of drinks that need to stay chilled and makes a perfect gift for your alcohol-loving friend. $15.99

Berkley Jensen 100 Sq. Ft. Gift Wrap Ensemble

Looking for gifts wrap to wrap all of your gifts? This 5-roll set comes with gift tags and ribbons and in dazzling metallic colors. $11.99

Click here to find the nearest BJ’s Wholesale Club location.

I was not compensated for this post. I received a gift card.

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Senior Reviewer Maytal Wichman is the owner of Mama’s Bites and has also written for The Huffington Post. She has been living in New York City for fourteen years and holds a Bachelor’s Degree in English Literature as well as a Law Degree, but blogging is her true passion. Maytal is a stay-at-home mom to three kids (ages 8, 6 and 3) and loves finding great products that make her family’s life easier.

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