Christmas Cookie Boxes {Homemade Gift}

Name: Christmas Cookie Boxes
Prep time: 60 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 270 min
Ingredients: 2 batches Snickerdoodles; 2 batches Peanut butter cookies; 2 batches Chocolate peanut butter cookies; 2 batches Gingerbread christmas tree cookies; 2 batches Chocolate crinkle cookies; 2 batches White chocolate cranberry cookies; 2 batches Peppermint cookies; 2 batches Chocolate covered pretzels; 2 batches Crockpot candy; 2 batches Homemade gourmet chocolate

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Easy homemade Christmas cookie boxes filled with classic Holiday cookies likes chocolate crinkles, snickerdoodles, gingerbread and candies. This is a simple yet delicious edible gift for family and friends.

This is the best homemade gift ever! Overflowing with a variety of sweet and savory treats, there is something for everyone in this box. It is the perfect gift for families, friends, teachers, and co-workers because you can customize it to your skill level, their tastes, or even according to allergies. You can hand deliver it, ship it, or leave it as a surprise on a friend’s doorstep! The joy and possibilities are endless just like the holiday season itself. If you are looking for more fun ways to brighten someone’s day, then make sure to take a look at this Homemade Football Gift Box and these Graham Cracker Gift Boxes or even this Homemade Baking Kit.

Easy Homemade Christmas Cookie Boxes on a Red Holiday Background With Ornaments

How To Make Christmas Cookie Boxes/Holiday Biscuit Boxes

Decide what goes in the box– Will it be just cookies? Or will it include candies and nuts?
Make a list of people who you plan on gifting– How many boxes per household are needed? How many people are in the household?
Make a shopping list– Review your recipes carefully so you are not running to the grocery store constantly, and then do the grocery shopping.
Decide how you will package them– Will they be shipped? Will they be handed out in person? Will they be in holiday plastic bags, metal tins, boxes? Take that into account with your decisions.
Make a baking timeline– Some cookies need to be decorated and others require chilling of dough. Creating a detailed checklist will really help.
Assemble/Package- Use smaller boxes and different sizes of cupcake liners as dividers inside the big box to separate different cookies.
Deliver or ship– Take them to the post office, or have fun seeing people’s faces as you hand deliver them!

How To Decorate Cookies?

The best choices for decorating cookies would be Royal Icing or Easy Glace Icing, because both dry hard and therefore will hold up to packaging, stacking, and delivering best.

However, you can use softer frosting such as Best Sugar Cookie Frosting, American Buttercream Frosting, or Chocolate Buttercream Frosting. Make sure you do not layer these cookie in the box and crush the beautiful frosting. Instead, place them in a single layer as a visual star of the box!

Using other decorating methods such as melted chocolate drizzles, candies, sprinkles, crushed cookies, etc. make for stunning visual appeal, and even more fun too! You can also decorate with stencils and edible sprays. Check out this tutorial on How to Use Cake Stencils and Edible Sprays.

Decorate with Easy Fondant Daisies or Wafer Paper Flowers or Buttercream Flowers (Russian Piping Tips) or Royal Icing Flowers (Sugar Flowers) or even Fondant Roses (Ribbon Roses).

You can even decorate with Homemade Marshmallow Fondant.

Large Box of Holiday Cookies With Labels on Them- Closeup Shot

How To Package Cookies?

Determine what size box you need– Based on the number and types of cookies being placed in it.
Fill box with cupcake liners or small loaf pans– To separate the cookies inside the boxes.
Line the loaf pans with tissue paper- For more color and to make it more aesthetically pleasing.
Place a few sheets of tissue paper on top of all the cookies– To make it look beautiful and to hold everything together tightly. Tissues fill up the empty space and prevent cookies from wobbling around and breaking.
Place the lid on top– Wrap it tightly with a ribbon.

How To Ship Cookies? How To Mail Cookies?

Wrap cookies in plastic wrap or in ziploc bags– Use holiday colors or holiday print bags, if you like. Then, place these wrapped cookies into the divided sections of the box.
Place heaviest cookies on the bottom– This keeps the lighter cookies from being crushed.
Pack the cookies as tightly as possible– Use tissue paper or bubble wrap to aid in securing the cookies.
Place the decorative box of cookies into a shipping box– Choose one just slightly bigger than the decorative box. Use a new box so that it is as sturdy as possible.
Surround the decorative box inside the shipping box with bubble wrap– This will help protect the cookies while en route.
Seal the box– With packing tape.
Address- And label the box.
Select express shipping– So the cookies will get there as fast and fresh as possible.

What Are The Best Cookies To Ship?

The best cookies to ship are ones that are sturdy and not too delicate because the boxes will take some beating during delivery. Cookies like spritz, sugar, gingerbread, chocolate chip, peanut butter, crinkle, snickerdoodles, and shortbread are classic choices. Do not choose cookies that have fillings or frosting that can go bad or that need to be refrigerated.

Best Holiday Cookie Boxes on a Red Holiday Background With Ornaments and Candy Canes

Variations For Holiday Cookie Boxes

Candy box– Include candies such as Crockpot Candy, Chocolate Fudge, White Chocolate Bark, Peanut Brittle, Lemon Fudge, or Mocha Almond Fudge.

Cupcake Box– Fill with Christmas cupcakes like Chocolate Chip Cupcakes (With Mint Frosting) , Easy Pointsettia Cupcakes, Snowman Cupcakes, or Easy Christmas Tree Cupcakes.

Jars of homemade mixes– Such as cakes, brownies, cookies, hot chocolate, or even pancake mixes!

Spice blends– Choose seasonal blends like pumpkin pie spice, apple pie spices, or savory ones such as a breakfast blend, Italian, Greek, Cajun, or Mexican.

Bottles of homemade extracts– These will require advanced planning because they take awhile to make. Extracts such as vanilla, almond, amaretto, orange, or lemon make great gifts.

Nuts– These Candied Nuts are a delicious homemade addition. You can also add store-bought mixes.

Box of brownies and bars– These Caramel Brownies (With Brownie Mix), Easy Christmas Brownies {Christmas Tree Brownies}, or 3 Ingredient Nutella Brownies are delicious choices. Add any of these S’Mores Bars, Chocolate Pecan Pie Bars , Cookie Bars Recipe, or these Cake Mix Cookie Bars for more decadent goodness.

Box of pie slices– Add slices of Crustless Cranberry Pie, Easy Peach Pie, Easy Cherry Pie, Easy Blueberry Pie, Easy Pumpkin Pie, or Apple Pie.

Jam box– Package small mason jars of your favorite homemade jams like this Homemade Strawberry Jam, raspberry, blackberry, orange marmalade, or even apricot jam.

Box of Holiday Biscuits With Labels on Them- Closeup Shot

Tips And Techniques

All cookies must be cooled– Cool completely and then decorate and package them.

Don’t leave everything until the last minute– These gift boxes take time, so waiting to the last minute to plan, shop, bake, cool, and package will not be possible.

Don’t try new recipes– This is not the time for that. Go for trusted classics that you know everyone loves.

Fill empty spaces– With peppermints and other seasonal store-bought candies. It also keeps everything tight inside and keeps things from moving around.

The number of boxes will vary– Based upon how many cookies you put in each box and the size of the boxes you choose. This is why advanced planning is crucial.

Put like cookies by like cookies– Mint is a strong flavor so try to separate it from fruity cookies so the flavors don’t accidentally cross over.

Use sturdy cookies– Because delicate cookies may break before delivery.

Wrap homemade candies– In candy foil for a a fun and festive look.

Storage

Refrigerate– Leftovers can be stored in a covered box in the fridge for up to 3 days.

Freeze– These cookies can be frozen for up to 1 month in a freezer safe container or bag. Simply thaw to room temperature to enjoy later.

Homemade Red Cookie Box With Closeup of Ribbon and Label

Best Homemade Christmas Cookies

You can find a huge list of cookie options, broken down by category in this collection of the Best Christmas Cookies.

I am also listing a few all-time favorites below.

CLASSICS– These are considered to be the most traditional recipes that almost every household makes in some version or another.

Easy Snowball Cookies (Mexican Wedding Cookies)

Quick, easy snowball cookies recipe (Mexican wedding cookies), homemade with simple ingredients. Rich, buttery, tender, loaded in pecans and powdered sugar.

Christmas Cookie Boxes {Homemade Gift}

How To Make Christmas Cookie Boxes/Holiday Biscuit Boxes

How To Decorate Cookies?

How To Package Cookies?

How To Ship Cookies? How To Mail Cookies?

What Are The Best Cookies To Ship?

Variations For Holiday Cookie Boxes

Tips And Techniques

Storage

Best Homemade Christmas Cookies

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