Because I’m always looking for a good excuse to make cookies, I’ve been trying to give more of my baked goods away lately. But I’m a terrible grocery shopper {I don’t think I’ve ever gone to the store and actually purchased everything on my list } and I always forget to buy paper plates, so I never have anything to give my baked goods away on. And it’s just too embarrassing to show up on someone’s doorstep with a baggie of cookies, you know? So last summer I created some folded paper cookie, cupcake, brownie, and truffle boxes so I could put my old scrapbook paper to good use as treat packaging (downloadable templates here). But those were individual serving sizes – so recently I made a slightly larger folded paper cookie gift box that holds 6 large or 10 small cookies. Each box takes two pieces of 8.5×11 cardstock and is just plain cute.
I cut a circle out of the lid of each box and lined it with plastic cut from a plastic page protector (a transparency would work as well). This way you can see the cute treats inside. The adorable paper I used for these boxes is from A Muse Studio, a stamp company that carries all sorts of awesome stamps, ribbons, dies, and papers. They sent me some of their gorgeous printed cardstock to try out in scrapbooking, but I’m using it for cookie boxes instead 🙂
When the box itself is so adorable, all you need is a little ribbon or twine to tie it shut. They even look cute with nothing but a strip of washi tape across the front.
To make one of these boxes, start with two pieces of 8.5×8.5 cardstock. (Final box dimensions are 4.5×4.5, which was perfect for packing up 10 2-in cookies. If you want a larger box, just start with a larger piece of paper, but be aware you may need to line the bottom of the box with cardboard for stability.)
***Make sure your cuts and folds are as exact as possible for the best looking box***
Looking for the perfect cookie to package up and give away? Try soft sugar cookies with cream cheese frosting, 15 minute chocolate reese’s cookies, or chocolate sandwich cookies with caramel cream filling.
Bonnie says
These are fantastic!, ok silly question time!!… Is that some type of rotary cutter that you used to cut the circle? Haven’t seen that type of cutter before here in the UK. Would love if you could let me know and I can try and source one. Thank you so much!
Lynn says
Looks like a Creative Memories circle cutter, not sure if they are going to be selling them anymore, the company will reopen in November 2013…
kailey says
maybe an exacting knife would work!!
Ellie Murray says
A perfect circle can be daunting. You can measure an X in the middle and use an exacto knife then fold back for a nice square window.
autumn says
Melissa – this one doesn’t actually have a downloadable template. Just start with a piece of paper that’s 8.5 x 8.5 inches and follow the directions. Begin by scoring 2 inches from each edge, then cut and fold as shown. Thanks!
Anna says
A PAGE PROTECTOR?!!! Who would have thought?! You are a genius!
Melissa B says
I’m not seeing the link for the template?
Brittany says
definately making these!