2022 Holiday Cookie Box
FUCK YEAH A PACK FULL OF COOKIES!
The cookie box: a gift to which almost no one would object. I sure wouldn’t. Imagine picking up a package and ripping it open to reveal stacks of diverse treats; except perhaps a box containing cold hard cash, I can’t think of much better.
But how does one select the right cookies? Package the whole shebang with the peace of mind knowing the goodies will arrive in one piece? Well, kids, that’s what the BFG FMG is here for. Below you’ll find the recipes I used for this year’s box, all brand spanking new and delicious as hell, as well as a series of tips to ensure the most successful mailing of your treat kit imaginable.
The Cookies
Maple Glazed Crinkle Peanut Butter Cookies
Chewy Brown Sugar Ginger Cookies
Christmas Tree Peppermint Bark Pop Tarts
Chewy Christmas Monster Cookie Bars
Add-ins: Candy canes are never a bad idea! Some chocolate covered pretzels would be swell too.
Other great options:
Butterscotch Chocolate Chip Oatmeal Cookies
Maple Bourbon Glazed White Chocolate Chip Cookies
“Screwball” Chocolate Chunk Cookies
Easy Vanilla Orange Snowman Cookies
Peppermint Bark Chocolate Chunk Cookies
Build a Box Workshop
The box…You can really go as fancy or minimalistic as you’d like. This year I bought this set from Amazon that comes with dividers already within. A few without the dividers are this lovely rose gold one, a Santa box, or a peppermint candy print. I recommend a hard-side gift box or a sturdy, clean shoe box for your cookies for extra stability, and if you don’t have slots already, cut up thick cardboard and use non-toxic glue to attach to the interior base. Anywhere from 4-6 slots should do you just fine, unless you’re making a gargantuan cookie box. Hey, you do you.
The filling…Buy some pretty tissue paper to line the slots in your box. I love this scallop-edge set or this cute blush pink trio. Cut it down to fit the dimensions of each slot, and double or triple up if you need to for extra padding.
The embellishments…Buy some chocolates, chocolate covered pretzel rods, and peppermint sticks or candy canes to fill in the gaps of your box. Just nice little surprise treats for your pals. I like to squeeze in a few mini ball ornaments too for a bit of sparkle. Tie up some of the cookies with pretty ribbon, like these soft velvet rolls or maybe a Christmas tree patterned ribbon. Choose a color scheme you like and run with it. I always like golds and reds, traditional colors, but you can go totally off the wall and pick anything you please.
To Package Your Box
Securing the wares…Wrap each bundle of like cookies in a few layers of tissue paper to secure. Place the heaviest cookies on the bottom, and the most fragile on top. Top with a few layers of tissue or bubble wrap, slide a cute note in if you’d like, then place the lid on. Wrap the box in your choice wrapping paper and decorate with some ribbon, a bow, and maybe a big candy cane.
Boxing up the box…Buy some bubble wrap, packing peanuts, or that weird air-filled plastic shit that looks like bubble wrap on steroids. Set a layer down in the base of your shipping box. Here, you can buy a cheap bath or kitchen towel and wrap your cookie box up all nice and snug, then place your cookie box inside. Surround with your choice padding, all sides and on top.
Secure your box with packing tape, label as needed, and write FRAGILE in all caps multiple times all over the box. This doesn’t guarantee that drivers and warehouse folks won’t be assholes and toss your box around, but it does help.
Shipment recommendations: I know overnight and two-day shipping are a pain in the wallet, but the less time the cookie box is on the road or in the sky, the better. Less time, less handling, less chance the cookies will end up in shards. I typically use UPS or USPS for any sort of shipping.
A Few Final Notes
A small courtesy (well, a large one for some) is to ensure no one receiving the box has severe food allergies or specific dietary preferences. No sense sending a pretty cookie box of traditional goods to someone who’s vegan or celiac; it won’t be properly enjoyed!
Don’t forget to have some fun making the box. A little care in gift giving should come with a lot of satisfaction. Make some hot cocoa, arrange your cookies, slip into a Santa hat, and put on some happy music. Really channel that seasonal vibe in the activity.
Made your own cookie box? Let me see! And if you used any of the recipes in this post, leave a rating and comment below with your thoughts, and don’t forget to come say hi on Instagram and show me what you made!
