You can pick your friends. You can pick your teeth. But you can't pick your friend's teeth. (A lesson learned last time you reached over to help a pal in need.)

Avoid all such faux pas with Droolin' Moose's Chompo. Made with puffed corn, it won't make you suffer through kernel-in-molar stress.

The treat is described as "kinda sweet, really crunchy, little nutty corn snack." And it really is. The not too sweet, not too salty treat is loaded with pecan bits. It's a wonderfully addictive combination.

The recipe comes from Missy Wettstrom, who started Droolin' Moose two years ago. The company also produces some Malted Milk Boulders (with three times the usual chocolate and other treats) and Moostacios.

All of the products come in cups that are reusable and dishwasher safe.

Buy a dozen cups and keep it all to yourself or make it your signature gift of the season.

Because sharing is caring, too.

Chompo by Droolin' Moose, $8.95 per cup, available online and at 9424 Lyndale Avenue South, Bloomington, 952-451-9634.

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