With Christmas just around the corner most of us are starting to gather gifts for the holiday season. And if you're like me, I'm sure there's a handbag lover or two on your list. If your budget doesn't allow you to splash out on a new designer purse for your bestie, these tasty handbag themed goodies may be just the ticket.

Neiman Marcus is selling cute handbag-shaped cookie jars for $35. They're available in red and white leopard prints. I think the designs would be a bit busy for carrying around, but for storing sweet treats they're ideal!

Of course, every cookie jar needs cookies, and there are a couple of bakers who've created just the thing. Eleni's sells a set of 18 handbag sugar cookies modeled on our favorite It bags. I've had so much fun picking my favorites out of the set. They're all created in a nut-free bakery too, so you needn't worry about any allergies!

If you'd prefer more creative control, look to the handbag cookies from Beau-coup. They have many different styles to choose from, including clutches and totes in your choice of colors and even monograms. The small cookies cost $3.95 while the larger ones are $5.95. It can get a bit expensive with minimum orders starting at 24 cookies, but if you're buying for several people that initial outlay might be worthwhile.

[Source: Purse Page]

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