Cookies + a Little Poem = The Sweetest Homemade Gift

Sometimes the best gifts are the simplest ones.

Bake a batch of your favorite cookies, chocolate chip, sugar cookies, snickerdoodles, oatmeal, peanut butter, or whatever your family loves and turn them into a sweet little gift with some simple wrapping and a poem.

This is also a fun one to do with the kids. Let them help bake the cookies, pick the ribbon, decorate the tag and choose which poem goes with their gift.

Here are three easy ideas.

1. For Teachers 🍎

Teachers deserve a little something sweet!

Stack a few cookies in a clear treat bag, tie it with red ribbon or baker's twine, and have your child write their teacher's name on a little tag. Attach this poem and you're done.

A Cookie for You

A little cookie,
a little cheer,
A little thank you
for all you do all year.

Made just for you
with smiles along the way,
Hope this little treat
makes a sweeter day!

Thank you! ❤️

2. For Friends & Neighbors 🍪

This one is perfect for a friend, neighbor, hostess gift or someone who could simply use a little surprise.

Put the cookies in a small kraft paper bag, cookie tin or even a mason jar. Tie it up with colorful ribbon and add this poem.

Just Because

No special reason,
no special day,
Just a few cookies
to send your way.

Made with a little sugar
and a whole lot of cheer,
Because good friends
deserve treats all year!

Enjoy!

3. For Someone You Love ❤️

Grandparents, aunts, uncles, family or anyone who deserves a little love.

Wrap your favorite cookies in parchment paper and tuck them into a small box. Tie the box with ribbon or twine and let the kids add a drawing or handwritten note along with the poem.

Made With Love

Cookies are sweet,
but here's something true—
The very best part
is making them for you.

A little mixing,
a little fun,
And maybe we sampled
more than one!

Wrapped up with love
and sent your way,
Just a little something
to brighten your day.

Made with love ❤️

Make It Your Own

You don't need fancy packaging or perfect cookies.

Use what you have, ribbon, twine, a mason jar, a paper lunch bag decorated by the kids, a leftover cookie tin or a simple box.

Let the kids draw pumpkins, hearts, flowers, snowflakes or funny faces on the tag depending on the season. They can even write the poem themselves and sign their names at the bottom.

Happy baking from OLovesM!

Merle:)