Cookie decorating is a hobby I thoroughly enjoy! But the activity of baking and decorating cookies can be quite time intensive. If I am going to spend several hours decorating special cookies, I think it’s worth a little extra time and investment to package them in a way that really shows them off! Some thoughtful packaging can turn a few small cookies into a really beautiful gift.
I often package cookies in cellophane bags, as I’ve shown HERE and HERE, but today I wanted to share a few other options. I’ve included links to each of the different elements I’ve used, and I hope these ideas will spark a few of your own as well!
(Above, left)- Mini cookies in an 8 oz. mason jar (I usually buy the jars at Wal-Mart, but there are several on-line sources, such as Kerr, The Jar Store, or Specialty Bottle). I used a cupcake liner (flatten slightly with my fingers first) on top of the jar lid, then screwed on the jar ring.
(middle)- Mini cookies in small red gable boxes (similar available from Kara’s Party Ideas), finished with paper ribbon from Paper Jacks, and a free printable label from Shindig Parties (as featured on Lil Luna).
(right)- Mini cookies in a small jar (from Wal-Mart), finished with bakers twine (from The Twinery).
(Above)- Cookies in cookie boxes from BRP Box Shop. I was happy to be included as a “cookie expert” to help advise BRP in designing boxes just for cookies. The end results are boxes that I think you’ll find lots of uses for! The box shown above is the 7″x 4 1/2 ” size, perfect for a small gift. Normally, I would put the cookies in small clear bags before arranging them in the box, but if the cookies are going to be enjoyed right away, then laying them directly in the box (on some crinkle paper) should be fine.
(Above, left & right)- Mini cookies in 8oz. mason jars (as described in an above photo).
(middle)- Mini cookies in a polka-dot favor box (from Shop Sweet Lulu).
(Above)- These cookies are from previous post, Smiling Sunshine Cookies, in a box (from Garnish), and Easy Snowball Cookies, in a jar (from Wal-Mart).
A couple of my cookie friends have some beautiful packaging ideas too…
I love these boxed Christmas Cookies from Cookie Artisan (the first “cookier” I saw using flat/stationary type boxes- brilliant!)
And these Apple Cookies in a Jar from Sweet Sugar Belle are just so cute!
Happy Packaging!
Cupcake liner! You’re a genius!
Ya know I love all of them! Ahhh- the packaging! My fav part!
Yes, you always do such a beautiful job with your packaging Jackie! I love your packaging!!
Absolutely adorable and inspiring Glory! I LOVE these!
Absolutely Adorable. I have a question. I know you need to let the cookies thoroughly dry before packaging (you mention eight hours for one). How long do the cookies stay fresh and edible? Thanks!
Elanie, If you’re using the same recipe I use, the cookies will stay fresh and delicious about a week. They will be quite good even longer (up to two weeks), but will begin to dry out a bit.
I have so many cupcake liners; what a perfectly cute idea!
Thank you so much for the wonderful ideas and links
You said in your post that you would normally put the cookies in “small clear bags” before placing them in the box unless of course they were used right away. Where would you purchase the bags and what type do you use??
Thanks so much for taking the time to answer. This post has inspired me to be even more creative for the “Country Store” item I will be baking for our churches Labor Day Picnic. Can’t wait to get started!
Mary, For small cookies, I usually put one or two cookies in a small, 4″x6″ size bag you should be able to find in the baking section of either Michael’s or Hobby Lobby. For larger cookies, you may need to use a bit larger bag (such as a 4″x9″), so you have room to fold the bag over a time or two. I seal the bag with a small round sticker, such as a 1″ round envelope type seal (from the office supply store). So glad you’re feeling inspired! Happy Packaging!
Your packaging ideas are as cute and as enticing as all your decorated cookies.
I love your cookies and their packaging.!
I love the cupcake liner idea. It’s the perfect size!!