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Homemade Holiday Cookie Box

November 30, 2025November 2, 2025

This quick and simple homemade holiday cookie box is perfect for any occasion! Featuring easy but delicious homemade cookie recipes, along with packing and storing tips, these easy holiday cookie boxes make the perfect gift for anyone on your holiday shopping list!

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I’ll be the first to admit, I’m not really big on homemade gifts—not because they aren’t super fun to make and receive—but rather because once the holiday season hits, I barely seem to have time to get to the stores and back, much less plan out and actually make homemade gifts.

However, I am in the kitchen a lot during the holidays (and, well, every day), meaning gifting friends and family homemade baked goods, spice mixes, butters, and more isn’t exactly uncommon for me. I mean, I’m already cooking and baking—why not share it with everyone else?

a close up overhead shot of a cookie box

That being said, I feel these cookie boxes are a bit overdue. I’ve been meaning to make them for quite a while now. It’s funny how it’s always the simplest recipes—the ones that don’t really count as recipe, that take the longest to get to.

But since I already shared my quick and easy candy boxes (which I love to gift for birthdays and Valentine’s Day), I figured it was high time I got around to making and sharing these Christmas cookie boxes with you too!

a finished cookie box with more cookies around it

These really do make the perfect gift for friends and family. Plus, they’re great for packing on the go, for last-minute holiday parties, and family get-togethers!

But these cookie boxes can be made and gifted any time of the year. And you can easily make them with any of your favorite cookies!

a cookie box with more cookies set around it

How To Make A Homemade Cookie Box

For this recipe, you’ll need:

A sturdy box for packing your cookies. I love using THESE brown boxes, but feel free to use any style or size you like. You can also use gift boxes themed to whatever holiday or occasion you’re making this for!
Parchment paper for lining the bottom of your box (optional)
Cookies of Choice – Below is a list of cookie recipes I used, but feel free to use any of your favorite holiday cookie recipes!

Cookie Ideas:

an overhead shot of a finished cookie box

Any of the following cookies and sweet treats would also make a great addition to your cookie boxes:

Sugar cookies
Ginger chai sandwich cookie
Homemade thin mints
Gingerbread cookies
Candy canes
Chocolate chips
Wrapped candies or chocolate KISSES
ribbon candy
old-fashioned Christmas hard candy

Directions

Once your cookies have been baked, cooled, and/or decorated, line your box of choice with parchment paper (you could also use wax paper).

Next, carefully arrange your cookies of choice in the box. I like to include 4–5 of each kind of cookie I use.

Add any additional treats and goodies, then cover your box. The boxes I used come with a plastic cover. But cookie boxes can also be covered with plastic wrap or foil.

Add a bow or tie a ribbon around your box for a festive twist, and enjoy!

a close up of a cookie box with more cookies set around it

Notes & Tips

I love using a variety of holiday cookies when I make a cookie gift box, but there are a few things to keep in mind when choosing recipes for your cookie boxes. I find that sturdy cookies tend to work best, especially if you’ll be traveling with them. On the same note, be sure to pick recipes that don’t need to be refrigerated and won’t melt in the car if you have the heat on while traveling.

If you don’t have any boxes on hand—or are looking for an easier way to bring these on the go—you can also make homemade cookie boxes in airtight containers. This is especially helpful if you’ll be traveling a long distance or if you’d like to make larger versions of these boxes for parties, potlucks, and more!

You can also use tissue paper to line your boxes if you like.

And if you’re on the hunt for more easy homemade holiday gift ideas, be sure to check out these: Homemade Candy Boxes | DIY Gift Idea. Slow Cooker Apple Butter Recipe | with Free Printable Labels.