How to Wrap Edible Gifts

Learn how to wrap edible gifts 4 different ways! If you love gifting cookies, snack mix, and other edible treats, this post is just what you need. We start with a mason jar (of course). Plus, wooden baskets, takeout boxes, and pastry boxes, too.

This post was originally posted over at Crafts Unleashed as part of my design team gig but I am posting here in case you missed it.

Whether baked or created, giving handmade gifts is my love language! These ideas are all great ways to wrap your edible gifts in a pretty way that is also food safe.

Mason jars are the perfect way to wrap up your edible gifts, but even if you are not a mason jar fan or if you like giving HUGE batches of cookies that won’t fit in a jar, we have a few options for you as well! I will just go through each idea on how to wrap edible gifts individually below, using mason jars, craft take-out boxes, wooden baskets, and pastry boxes.

Whether you are gifting homemade granola, soup mix recipe, or sweet treats, these are great ways to wrap up an edible gift! You can even decorate your jar!

Don’t forget about the gift tags! There are so many great examples of homemade gift tags to make your gift extra special.

Be sure to scroll to the bottom of this post to see what our blog partners for mason jar gift week have in store for you!

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Wrapping Edible Gifts in Mason Jars

First up is mason jars! But you knew that right? You will need the following for this idea:

Wide mouth mason jars (wide mouth versions are perfect for cookies!)
Gold tissue paper
Chalkboard labels
Chalk marker (these are great because they won’t rub off like regular chalk)

Stack your cookies, candy, and more inside of the jar. Cut a few rounds of tissue paper the size of your lid. Stack on the lid, tissue paper, and band then screw on the top of the mason jar. Add on a chalkboard label and write on it using a chalk marker. You have a fun gift in a jar that anyone will love!

Don’t want to use mason jars? Try this ideas instead!

Wrapping Edible Gifts in Take-Out Boxes

You will need:

Gold Chinese take out boxes
Gift tags

These fun boxes come in gorgeous gold and are perfect for wrapping edible gifts. Stack in any homemade treat and then tie on a gift tag!

Wrap Edible Gifts in Wood Baskets

Want to think outside of the box? We have an idea for you! You will need:

Wood favor baskets
Gift basket wrap
Kraft paper tags

These wood baskets are pretty small but they are perfect for just a few cookies or edible treats. And they are just too cute to give!! Stack in your treats, wrap with the gift basket wrap, and tie everything together with the paper tag. This fun mini gift is great for your mail carrier, teachers, and more!

Wrap Edible Gifts in Bakery Boxes

There are also containers that are meant specifically for giving edible gifts. I am going to go over two of those options but I am sure you can find many, many more. The first version uses:

Window favor boxes
Chalkboard labels
Chalk marker (these are great because they won’t rub off like regular chalk)

I love the window in this bag so you can get a peek at the contents. Add in any edible gift, use the tape that is already on the box to close, then stick on your chalkboard label. Easy peasy!

Giving a larger amount of homemade goodies? Another option uses:

Window pastry boxes
Chalkboard labels
Chalk marker (these are great because they won’t rub off like regular chalk)

These boxes would fit four cupcakes if that gives you an indication of size. They should fit quite a few edible treats then just close the box and tape if desired. Add on your chalkboard label and you are out the door with a gift that anyone will love!

Use our ideas above to see how to wrap edible gifts this holiday season. These little gifts are sure to be a hit with everyone on your gift giving list. Give handmade this holiday season with our fun ideas for gift giving!