Hello, I’m back with one more last-minute gift idea for the holidays. If you’re like me, neighbor, teacher, and coworker gifts often get left until the end. This DIY Cookie Box Gift Printable is an ideal solution for those quick, thoughtful presents.
Sometimes I realize the night before that it’s my last chance to see someone before the holiday break. If that sounds familiar, don’t worry — this quick and easy cookie box project is perfect for those situations.
At our house, the Christmas season means lots of baking. We love having trays of family-favorite treats to snack on, and the warm smell from the oven makes the house feel cozy. Giving baked goods to friends and neighbors is an easy way to share that comfort.
I remember growing up with a table full of goodies from friends and family to nibble on during the holidays, and I enjoy creating the same experience for my children. Cookies are an especially practical gift — they’re simple to make in bulk and easy to distribute.
This year I wanted to upgrade from the classic paper-plate presentation. Since I enjoy working with paper, I made a simple hexagon-shaped cylinder from cardstock — it’s sturdy, attractive, and holds cookies neatly for gifting.
Yes, a paper plate is faster, but these folded treat boxes only take a few extra minutes and can be cut and assembled while cookies bake. They’re cute enough to sit on someone’s desk and practical enough to protect the treats inside. Even if you make them at the last minute, they look deliberate and polished.
To make the boxes, start by downloading the printable and printing it on two pieces of cardstock. If your cardstock has a pattern, print the pattern on the back so the cut lines stay hidden inside when assembled.
Cut along the solid lines and crease along the dotted lines. I like using a paper cutter with a scoring blade to make crisp, easy folds, but a bone folder or the back of a butter knife works too.
Assemble the base by gluing the bottom tabs to the side tabs and working your way around the hexagon until all tabs are secure. Then attach the side flap to the back panel to close the base.
For the lid, glue the side flap to the underside of the side panel, then interlock the notches on the tops of the flaps. Each flap tucks under the next until the top is locked in place and secure.
Fill the box with your favorite cookies. I love Malted Peanut Butter Oatmeal Cookies or Double Chocolate Nutella Cookies, though store-bought treats work perfectly as well.
Slide the lid onto the box. If you’d like to add a tag, punch a hole in one of the lid flaps and thread a piece of twine or ribbon through it. Tie on a simple tag for a finished look.
These little boxes are cheerful, practical, and make sharing homemade treats simple. They’re perfect for neighbors, coworkers, teachers, and friends — a small gesture that spreads holiday cheer.
Now you’re ready to share the gift of sweet treats. These DIY cookie boxes bring a homemade touch that’s both thoughtful and delightful.
