How to Make a Cookie Baking Gift Basket

It is possible to give a thoughtful gift without breaking your budget. Whether you need a simple gift for someone special or a unique present for someone who “has it all,” a creative gift basket can be a beautiful and budget-friendly solution.

How to Make a Cookie Baking Gift Basket

This Cookie Baking Gift Basket was assembled for less than $5.00 by taking advantage of after-Christmas sales.

• 1 basket (small flower pot)—$0.50
• 1 sugar cookie mix—$2.00
• 2 tubes icing—$0.50 each
• 1 jar sprinkles—$0.50
• 3 tubes writing gel—$0.25 each

 3 Variations on the Cookie Baking Gift Basket

1. Substitute a cake mix for the cookie mix; add cupcake liners or mini muffin liners to the basket.
2. Use a larger basket and add a cookie scoop or a pretty potholder.
3. Instead of a ready-made cookie mix, include a homemade cookie mix in a jar.

Giving the Cookie Baking Gift Basket

This fun basket would make a perfect gift for many occasions. Here are a few ideas to get you started:

• Hostess gift
• Big brother/big sister gift when a baby is born
• “Just because” gift for coworkers or friends
• Tween girl birthday gift
• Holiday gift for homeschool co-op friends
• Thank you gift for service people: garbage collector, mailman, babysitter, etc.

What other ideas do you have for making a gift basket on a budget?