As much as I love to bake, I also love the creative process of packaging said baked goods — and, nothing does it better than a cookie box!

Cookie boxes have been around for a long time, including old-fashioned tin boxes, cardboard bakery boxes, holiday-themed boxes, and basically any container you can get your hands on.

But, have you ever assembled a cookie box that contains separate compartments for cookies and other treats? They’re so easy and fun to put together, and the presentation can be quite spectacular. You just have to check Instagram and Pinterest for inspiration!

Here are my tips for assembling a stunning cookie box:

• have a theme. It’s so much easier to know how to compartmentalize and what to include when you start with a theme
• keep a large shoe box or other large shipping box on hand for special occasions. You can even use in-season packaging, like a wooden clementine crate, or an old cookie tin to which you add compartments or smaller boxes
• wrap a plain box with kraft or wrapping paper. You can also paint a wooden box, or use a deep dish baking pan. If the plain box is sturdy and elegant, like the one I used here, then there’s no need to adorn it
• collect smaller boxes and containers from around the house, such as: cardboard jewelry boxes, tins, jars, old drinking glasses, bowls, etc
• choose boxes that are different shapes and sizes
• use tissue paper to add color and height to the box and treats
• wrap cookies in bakar’s string or place in clear cello bags
• use a combination of store-bought and homemade goodies, as well as in-season fruits
• if you’re transporting or shipping the box, make sure you have a lid or safe way to cover the cookies
• wrap with twine for a rustic look, or use ribbons

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