This article is part of a round-up on local Los Angeles holiday food gifts - products made right here in Southern California that make perfect holiday gifts for the foodies in your life. There's no better way to support our local farmers and artisan food makers this holiday season.

What do you get when you combine a former lawyer with a USC business grad who both like sweets? A cookie company, of course! Milk & Krunchies was a big favorite with the late DJ AM, who helped founders Melissa and Kathleen get their crispy rice bars to market. They've got Old Skool for purists, and other flavors like Kookies & Kreme, PB&J and DJ AM's Toffee Mix for the more adventurous. The holiday boxes ($10 to $52.50) are perfect for the sweets-lovers on your gift list.

Milk & Krunchies' crispy rice bars are available at Nordstrom Espresso Bars and online at the Milk & Krunchies website.