The 15 Best Cookies to Order Online for Great—and Sweet—Holiday Gifts

2. Milk Bar

Most Fun Flavors

Another Big Apple favorite, Milk Bar’s leftover cake scraps-turned-truffles, creamy bowls of soft serve, and, of course, cookies, are just a few of New Yorker go-tos. The secret ingredient? The cereal milk that Milk Bar’s batters, doughs, icings and ice creams are all mixed with (hence the name), giving its treats an extra kick of sweetness.

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3. Goldbelly

Best Cookie Options

Shopping for someone with a sweet tooth and want a site that has plenty of options? We suggest turning to Goldbelly. From savory molasses cookies that are made in South Carolina to New York’s infamous black and white cookie, Goldbelly allows you to shop hundreds of bakeries across the United States (Cookie Dō, The Baked Bear and Big Fat Cookie are all among them) for freshly baked, delicious goodies delivered right to your loved one’s door.

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4. David’s Cookies

Best Cookie Bundles

Known best for its cookie bundles, David’s Cookies has all the classic cookie flavors covered: There are fresh-baked tins of chocolate chip, red velvet, double chocolate and brownie bites galore. You’ll also find gluten- and dairy-free options for those with dietary needs.

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5. Mouth

Best Flavor Variety

With this tongue-and-cheek (literally) name, Mouth is a one-stop shop for gifting everything from cheese and cocktail mixers, to, of course, an ample selection of cookies and desserts. We’re talking unique flavors, like burnt sugar and fennel shortbread, plus classic stalwarts, like peanut butter chocolate chunk. They even have gluten- and dairy-free options. TLDR: Come to Mouth if you’re looking for options.

Buy it ($63)

6. SugarWish

Best Packaging

If you’re in search of good quality (like, melt-in-your mouth, taste like they just came straight out of the oven, good) SugarWish is the place to go. Each cookie is individually wrapped here to preserve its flavor and freshness. Just pick the box size and add in flavors, like caramel pretzel, peanut butter, Nutella or red velvet, and your giftee will be good to go.

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7. Mrs. Fields

Best Chocolate Chip Cookies

When it comes to cookies, Mrs. Fields is the undisputed queen of chocolate chip. That’s because the brand uses huge chocolate chunks in every made-to-order cookie batch, so that each bite you take is full of melt-in-your-mouth, cocoa-flavored goodness. Needless to say, a package of them—or Mrs. Fields’ smorgasbord of chocolate chip cookie pies and gourmet cookie towers—are bound to make your cookie-obsessed dad (and his stomach), very, very happy.

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8. DoughP

Best Cookie Dough

If you can count on your brother eating half the cookie dough before it’s even been popped into the oven, DoughP will be his match made in heaven. Each of DoughP’s pints of raw cookie dough are made without eggs, so he can get his fix without any risk. With a stamp of approval from both Shark Tank investors and Chrissy Teigen, this company allows you to build your own pack, adding in flavors like rainbow sprinkle, cookies and cream and chocolate s’mores.

Buy it ($34)

9. Partake

Best Allergen-Free Cookies

Allergy-ridden eaters, rejoice! Vegan, gluten-free, dairy-free and baked without many of today’s top food allergens, Partake’s cookie packs were born from a mother’s frustration after her daughter was diagnosed with severe food allergies, leaving her with next to no safe snacking options. Today, they make her irritant-free goods in flavors such as crunchy birthday cake, soft baked double chocolate, and, of course, the traditional chocolate chip, so even your friend with the most severe of dietary restrictions can enjoy them.

Buy it ($26)

10. HighKey

Best Keto-Friendly Cookies

If your fitness buff of a best friend is currently doing the whole Keto thing, you may be thinking that giant container of cookies is off-limits. However, HighKey’s assortment of tasty treats (think: brownie crisps, mini chocolate chip cookies and vanilla shortbread) are made to be low in carbs and sugar, so she can get her treats without totally blowing her goals.

From $14 at Amazon

11. Supernatural

Best for the Healthy Eater

Free of preservatives, chemicals and artificial colors, goodies from Supernatural will make a great gift for the health-conscious cookie lover. The brand’s pre-made cookies are vegan, gluten-free and made without common food allergens, like nuts and soy, with plant-based ingredients and dye-free sprinkles.

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12. Harry & David

Best Cookie Gifts

Harry & David has every kind of edible gift you can imagine, including cookies galore. For a more unique offering, we’re currently eyeing this holiday-themed platter. With a layer of raspberry jam sandwiched between two shortbread cookies, it's just the right amount of sweet, tart and crunchy. (And yes, it is also because of the penguin cookie jar that would look adorable sitting on our kitchen counter this Christmas).

Buy it ($50)

13. Cheryl’s Cookies

Best for the Picky Eater

Shopping for a picky eater? You’re in luck. Cheryl’s Cookies has every kind of flavor and type you can imagine, so you’re sure to find something for even your relative who turns their nose up at chocolate. We’re talking playful options, like buttercream sugar cookies in tree- and penguin-shaped packaging, and cookies decorated to look like Santa's midsection, complete with a mailbox to send letters to the North Pole—there’s even a little cookie advent calendar if you can’t pick just one.

Buy it ($60)

14. Barnett’s Chocolate Cookies Gift Basket

Best Sandwich Cookies

Who knew cookies could be this elegant? These chocolate-covered sandwich treats from Barnetts are delicious, yes, but the pretty toppings of sprinkles, crushed peppermint, fruits and nuts really take things to a whole new level that will have your giftee’s mouth-watering long before they ever take a bite.

$26 at Amazon

15. Insomnia Cookies

Best for Late Night Snacking

If you were a college student in the last 18 years, you’ve probably heard of Insomnia Cookies. Gaining its fame among co-eds for delivering boxes of warm cookies to the dorms of hungry students until 3 a.m., the brand’s treats are about as gooey and chewy as they get. And now, you don’t have to be cramming for a final to enjoy them: This joint will deliver its famed goods, with flavors ranging from matcha and pumpkin spice latte to double chocolate chip mint, to any location in the United States.

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