Most Popular Cookie Gift Baskets

Organic Cookie Gift Basket Ideas

Assembling a cookie gift basket for a friend, coworker or family member can be almost as much fun as receiving one. A homemade gift is a thoughtful way of showing someone that you really care about them. A cookie basket is fun and delicious.

Before you start shopping for things to put in your basket, you should of a theme. Does the recipient love chocolate? Is it a holiday? Are there any dietary restrictions? How old is the person you're making the basket for? What is the gift for? Are you congratulating a new job? Is it a get well gift or a housewarming present?

Next, decide what to use for the basket. You can use a decorative photo or hat box. An ice bucket or kitchen utensil canister also makes a reusable gift. A small plastic bucket or wagon is ideal for a child. You can use an attractive basket that when reused is a magazine holder, dvd storage rack, sewing basket or bathroom storage also works.

When choosing your basket, box or bucket be sure it is just the right size. If the basket is too large, then it can look empty or if it is too small, then your treats won't fit. Be sure to pick up some sort of filler too. A cloth napkin, some tissue paper or cellophane strips, shredded newspaper, straw or anything that looks nice.

Do you want to give cookies that are already baked or do you want to give all the fixings to make them? Cookies can be as much fun to make as they are to eat. Remember to be thoughtful, if someone is very busy don't give them something else they have to do.

Always use a recipe you tried before. Don't experiment with a gift. Along with the cookies you can add the recipe. This way the recipient can replicate the cookies if she likes them. You could also add a few special tea bags or coffee samples. For a child you could add chocolate milk flavoring, hot cocoa mix or lemonade powder.

A special coffee mug, thermos, water bottle or sippee cup are also useful gifts. Chocolate covered spoons that melt into hot coffee to add flavor and sweetness add a nice touch. Honey sticks, cinnamon sticks or silly straws fill in nicely. An apron, cookbook or potholder also make a welcome addition to any basket

Add some unusual cookie cutters, a chocolate grater, egg separator or ice cream scoop to the basket. They are handy and thoughtful. Add some colored sprinkles, nonpareils, colored sugars or crushed candies for the recipient to use later. If it is for someone who is trying to stock a kitchen, add some spices, flavorings or extracts.

To complete the basket adorn with ribbons, add glitter, flower petals, or novelty cocktail napkins. Wrap in cellophane and make it eye catching. A cookie gift basket is a unique way to surprise, thank, welcome or congratulate someone that you care about. Be creative and have fun.