Tips for Christmas Cookie Packaging

By Food & Wine
Updated: December 14, 2016

When giving edible gifts, it's all about the presentation. Try one, or all, of our easy (and inexpensive!) cookie packaging ideas this holiday season.

This piece originally appeared on MyRecipes.com.

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Cookie Packaging Ideas

Jennifer Davick; Styling: Buffy Hargett

Everyone enjoys receiving yummy food gifts during the holidays. Make your presents look as good as they taste with these easy, budget-friendly cookie packaging ideas.

Simply stated: Place cookies in glassine bags or wrap individually in cellophane, and tie with colorful ribbons.

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Got Cookies?

Randy Mayor

Pile a holiday mug or wide juice glass high with cookies, and remind guests that they can fill the glass with milk for dunking.

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A Touch of Color

James Carrier

Package cookies in small wooden boxes lined with colorful tissue paper.

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Repackaging Done Right

Kana Okada; Styling: Sara Quessenberry

Dress everyday items, such as recycled paper egg cartons or takeout boxes, with holiday decorations. Use colorful muffin liners to individually pack your Christmas cookies.

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Budget-Friendly Packing

Kana Okada; Styling: Sara Quessenberry

Fill inexpensive containers (such as Mason jars) with cookies, seal tightly, and top with a bow. Or, put cookies in a paper bag, fold over the top, punch two holes, string ribbon through the holes, and tie a bow.

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