When I was young, I used to wake up early, run downstairs and tear into my stocking while I waited for the rest of the family to show up so that we could open the real gifts. I could always count on a couple of candy bars, and an orange — to make my mother feel better that I was getting the nutrition that I needed. Here are a couple updated snack-size stocking stuffers for men that are sure to get smiles on Christmas morning.

Mini Smoked Ham Sausage 

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It’s meat: smoked, salted, and stocking stuffable.
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Smoked Chorizo

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A spicy alternative to the smoked ham, this stocking stuffer add a bit more kick to your morning. Plus, this should definitely hold you over until dinner with the family.
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Smoked Alaskan Salmon 

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If you want something with more polar heritage, this Alaskan salmon adds a bit of sophistication to his stocking.
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Bag of Cinnamon Coal Candy

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Been a little bit naughty this year? Give him some coal that he’ll actually like.
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Bourbon Praline Pecans

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Southern gentility as a stocking stuffer.
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Jack Daniels Praline Pecans

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A southern kick in the mouth – in candy form.
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Tabasco Lollipops 

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A really southern kick in the mouth. He’ll definitely be awake enough for pictures after this.
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Organic Raw Chocolate Gnosis Chocolate

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Organic dark chocolate. No, really, if he’s tall and handsome, we’ve got the dark covered.
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Jumbo Size Bacon Candy Cane

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Everything is better with a little bacon, and this stocking stuffer proves that candy canes are no exception.
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Cadbury Drinking Chocolate ($8)

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Winter is the perfect time to curl up with a nice cup of hot chocolate. This’ll do the trick nicely.
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100% Grass Fed Beef Jerky

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Humane, sustainable raised, and 100% grass-fed. This is a top quality twist on an old favorite stocking stuffer for men.

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Salted Bourbon Caramel

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Salted caramel is one of my favorite dessert flavors on earth. Adding bourbon only helps.
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Sir Francis Bacon Peanut Brittle

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Peanut brittle is a holiday classic, but why not add a bit of bacon?
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Swiss Milk Chocolate Covered Bacon

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Men like bacon in almost anything. This pushes the line into rarefied territory. What are you still doing here?! He’s going to love it.
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Chocolate Orange

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This is one of my favorite holiday treats. As a child I used to look forward to getting one every year in my stocking. Chocolate wedges with just a hint of orange. They’ll be a hit for your family too.

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Tabasco Sauces All the Flavors

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For the indecisive gent who loves to spice things up, this stocking stuffer has a little bit of everything Tabasco.
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French Cheese Collection 

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This stocking stuffer is the perfect complement to our wine stocking stuffer ideas, or to any of the smoked meats above. Keep it in the fridge, and make it a last second stocking addition. His inner foodie will thank you.
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