Christmas Cookie Gift Box
A Christmas Cookie gift box is the perfect hand-crafted gift to give during the holidays. Making a homemade gift shows appreciation for your loved ones. Taking the time to bake your friends and family homemade cookies will make this holiday season unforgettable.
Best Christmas Cookie Gift Box
Making a Christmas cookie gift box is not as complicated as it looks. Patience is key.
These boxes make a great addition to gift baskets. You can share these treats with friends and family or give them to coworkers as gifts for an office Christmas party. Attempting to create a beautiful box of cookies with multiple flavors and designs can be intimidating. You may think it takes all day to make these cookie gift boxes, but fortunately, that is not the case!
Discover my stress-free strategy for making festive cookie boxes. You can beat the overwhelm and hand-deliver an impressive Christmas gift for the holiday season!
Here is the list of supplies for the gift box:
There are some additional options that you can use to add a decorative touch.
For a more polished look – use dividers to organize the cookies by flavor. Decorate these boxes by tucking fresh flowers or lavender inside the ribbon. It is a beautiful way to display your gift box. These little details make all the difference.
Christmas Cookie Ideas For Your Gift Box
Making cookies that look and taste different gives people something to look forward to. Plus, tasting other flavors adds to the experience. Think of it like an assorted box of chocolates. Incorporate different flavors to make your gift more inviting. What could be better than a sweet, homemade Christmas cookie to enjoy during the holiday? Fortunately, there are a ton of cookie recipes you can use to create your homemade cookie gifts!
Here is a list of cookie recipes if you need some ideas!
Plan a Holiday Cookie Baking Day
To get started on your Christmas cookie gift, take the time to select the best recipes. If the idea of baking different cookies seems overwhelming, don’t worry! You can make the dough ahead of time. It speeds up the baking process. Plus, it gives you more time to focus on decorating.
First, write down the name of the cookies you want to bake. Gather the recipes needed to make the cookies. Go through the ingredients list and create a grocery list for the ingredients you need to shop for.
Next, decide how many cookies are going into the box. For example, if you bake four different cookie flavors, you can have six red velvet cookies, six gingerbread cookies, six sugar cookies, and six thumbprint cookies. On the other hand, you can use twelve of each flavor instead. Just make sure that the box has enough room.
Most importantly, you can freeze the dough the week before your cookie-baking day to save time. Once you finish making the cookie dough, roll it into balls or 2 separate disc, and transfer them to an airtight freezer-safe container. Then chill the balls of cookie dough in the refrigerator for at least two hours. Label the container with the name of the cookie and the date. Lastly, freeze the cookie dough until you are ready to use it.
Also, remember to write down the baking time and temperature of the cookies.
Baking Tip
When you pick out the recipes, save time with recipes that use the same oven temperature. In turn, this streamlines the baking process. Plus, the oven only has to pre-heat once!
Where to Find a Festive Cookie Gift Box
First, there are a few decisions you need to make before getting started. Figure out what you’re going to put the cookies in. You can use a cookie box or a large treat box. Usually, you can find these boxes at your local craft store. I use these boxes to put the cookies in.
Remember to check the measurements of the box. Some treat boxes are made for individual desserts like cupcakes. Most importantly, the box needs to hold at least 2 dozen cookies.
Secondly, there’s another option. Instead of using parchment paper, you can use craft paper. Since craft paper is not food-safe put the cookies inside self-sealing treat bags. These are great if you’re giving Christmas cookie gifts to multiple people. The best places to shop for treat box sets are HomeGoods or HomeSense. You can also find them year-round at craft stores like JOANN Fabric. The best thing about these sets is that there are different designs to choose from. Plus, you can usually find Christmas-themed boxes during the holiday season.
How to Make the Christmas Cookie Boxes
Here are the detailed instructions for making incredible gift boxes!
- When using a disposable cookie box add a layer of parchment paper to the inside. You can organize cookies by flavor. Additionally, you can tie baker’s twine around a stack of cookies. It keeps them from sliding around the box and adds a festive touch.
- If you opt for a cookie tin instead, use the same method. Trace the shape of the tin onto the parchment paper, then cut it out with scissors.
- Place the parchment paper inside. If your cookie tin has room for layers of cookies, place another layer of parchment paper and repeat. Christmas tins are super festive, which makes them perfect for wishing someone a happy holiday!
Other Treats that Would be Great Additions
Creating these boxes may seem tricky, but you can make a bakery-style cookie box with a simple shortcut. You don’t have to bake everything in your Christmas cookie boxes. For instance, you can add biscotti, chocolate truffles, and other treats from the grocery store.
Another idea is to host a cookie exchange for your guests at your next Christmas party. It’s a fun spin on Christmas traditions.
In-person delivery is the best method for this cookie gift because they are less likely to break. Shipping cookies can be expensive because it’s a perishable item. Take extra care with packaging to ensure cookie delivery runs smoothly.
Take advantage of this easy method for making a homemade Christmas cookie gift box. If you were inspired by this guide and made boxes leave a comment and a rating. Happy holidays!
