10 Best Christmas Cookie Delivery Services of 2025 Compared

Best Overall

Cheryl’s Cookies

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The only holiday decorations we need in my life are those on Cheryl’s Christmas cookies. Of the myriad gift baskets available on the website, we tried the Bow Gift Box with holiday cutouts, including four frosted tree-shaped cookies, four frosted white circular cookies and four frosted red circular cookies. Each type had its own coordinating sprinkles on top.

Cheryl’s cookies are simple perfection. The famous buttercream frosting contains only vanilla, evaporated milk, butter and confectioners’ sugar. And the base is a straightforward yet incomparably soft and tender sugar cookie dough. The colors and mix-ins shift around to fit the season—I’ve had a pumpkin-shaped cookie for fall and a candy cane-inspired cookie during winter. But despite this customization and the cute packaging to go along with it, costs stay remarkably low. Cheryl’s is one of the most affordable options on this list, but you’d never know it.

If frosting isn’t for you, don’t fret! Cheryl’s also sells unfrosted classics like snickerdoodle, chocolate chip, red velvet and more.

Best Splurge

Last Crumb

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Okay, you caught us. This handmade dozen from Last Crumb doesn’t exactly scream Happy Holidays, but it does make an indulgent and unforgettable gift for any cookie lover on your list.

These giant, doughy cookies are baked to order and shipped the very same day from the brand’s Los Angeles kitchen. Once they arrive, each individually wrapped cookie can be warmed in the oven at 350ºF for three to five minutes or microwaved for 10 to 15 seconds for that just-baked taste.

We were seriously impressed by how fresh and delicious these cookies were. After just 15 seconds in the microwave, they’re warm, gooey and taste like they came straight from your favorite local bakery.

The Core Collection includes 12 creative flavors: chocolate chip, birthday cake, peanut butter, lemon bar, chocolate lava, salted caramel macadamia, Oreo milkshake, red velvet, blueberry muffin, Cinnamon Toast Crunch, s’mores and banana cream pie—each with playful names like “The James Dean” and “Donkey Kong.”

Even the chocolate chip isn’t your average cookie: it’s made with three types of chocolate, caramelized butter and just a hint of coffee for depth and balance. If there are any leftovers (big if), sealed cookies can stay fresh on the counter for up to two weeks or in the freezer for up to two months, so you and your lucky recipients can savor them all season long.

Best Thick

Levain Bakery

$32 at Levain

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Fire up that oven because you’ll want to pop in your Levain cookies as soon as they hit the front porch. These monstrous-in-the-best-way bites bake at 350 degrees for five to seven minutes, but the wait is well worth it for the resulting ooey-gooey goodness inside.

In the Signature Cookie Assortment (available in groupings of either four, eight or 12), there are chocolate chip walnut, dark chocolate chocolate chip, oatmeal raisin and dark chocolate peanut butter chip cookies. Or, if you want something more in-your-face festive, try the dark chocolate peppermint cookies, which we also tried. (Deputy Editor Katie Bandurski admits that this flavor is one of the best treats she’s eaten—ever!)

We were lucky enough to take these desserts home, and the very cutely illustrated, partly full box still sat in the kitchen for an extended period of time. And that’s not for lack of trying! Each one of these decadent cookies can feed two people. And of the friends we’ve shared them with, most agreed that they’re some of the best cookies they’ve eaten. NYC’s favorite cookies? Yeah, we get it. There’s something so special about Levain’s offerings—anyone would feel honored to receive this Christmas cookie delivery.

Best Classic

Mrs. Fields

$49.99 at Mrs. Fields

When Mark Neufang, one of our Culinary Assistants, tested this box of Mrs. Fields cookies, he commented, “This is your standard Mrs. Fields cookie. You can’t argue with it. Nice toffee and brown sugar notes and nice chewiness.” And we’d consider that a good thing! Most of us know what a Mrs. Fields cookie tastes like when it’s fresh from the mall food court. As it turns out, that’s what it tastes like from the box, too. An Americana classic.

Although the generic packaging of this specific tin left Mark wanting a little more, Mrs. Fields does offer holiday-themed tins. Regardless, this assortment is great to share with chocoholics and cookie lovers alike, as it contains brownies, blondies, fudge (which Mark says is closer to a standard brownie), triple-chocolate cookies, nutty oatmeal-raisin cookies and chocolate chip cookies. The bars are scored for easy splitting, and the bold sweetness of each bite means you’ll only want a few.

This could easily satiate your whole holiday table! Or, as Mark suggests, pair your Christmas cookie delivery with a bag of coffee and give it as a gift.

Best Nontraditional

Milk Bar

$39 at Milk Bar

The New York-based bakery is best known for its multi-layer cakes and truffles, but it’s no surprise that James Beard award-winning pastry chef Christina Tosi pulls off a mean cookie, too. And they’re not your mother’s chocolate chip and snickerdoodle, either. In her Milk Bar box, Maggie Knoebel, Taste of Home Test Cook and Associate Recipe Editor, received compost cookies, blueberry and cream cookies, confetti cookies, corn cookies and cornflake chocolate chip marshmallow cookies. That’s a mouthful—literally!

She liked some experimental flavors more than others (the confetti was her favorite), but that’s half the fun of trying creative, new-to-you treats—sampling and sharing them with loved ones. This activity is made especially easy because Milk Bar individually wraps all its cookies so they arrive fresh, unscathed and ready to distribute. These trendy, conversation-starting cookies are perfect for your next party with foodie friends.

Best Assorted

Harry & David

$44.99 at Harry & David

When you open this adorable, snowflake-sprinkled Harry & David box, it’s hard to know where to begin. There are nine varieties of cookies inside, amounting to 22 cookies total, arranged in separate pleated paper wrappers.

Because there’s no informational printout included, Product Tester Dylan Fischer turned to the website to discover the contents of the box: fruitcake cookies, walnut shortbread, raspberry-filled shortbread, chocolate-covered peppermint cookies, coconut macaroons, gingerbread sandwiches and chocolate-covered cranberry-orange shortbread. (You can also find amazing gift baskets on the Harry & David site.)

According to Dylan, the raspberry-filled shortbread and the chocolate-covered peppermint cookies shine brightest. Of the former, he says, “The flavor, appearance and texture are all spot-on. Both adults and kids would enjoy the flavor, as it’s sweet but not overly so.” And, to him, the peppermint cookie is just as pretty as it is tasty. “The cookie has a dynamic zig-zag pattern that wraps around like garland on the Christmas tree,” he says. The whole family would have so much fun passing around this box of Harry & David cookies and picking out their favorites.

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Three Brothers Bakery

69.9520% OFF$55.96 at Goldbelly

If you’re hoping to catch the gingerbread man this holiday season, look no further. Three Brothers Bakery has perfected this festive classic, earning a devoted following for its gingerbread men. Each cookie is made from an old family recipe and decorated with multicolored sprinkles and chocolate-chip eyes. Old-fashioned and delicious, these cookies are a crowd-pleaser for all ages.

The story of Three Brothers Bakery stretches back nearly 200 years, beginning in Europe. Today, it’s a beloved Houston institution, known for its traditional Jewish breads, cookies, pies and custom cakes. Fun fact: the bakery was among the first retail bakeries in the U.S. to launch an online store, making it easy for cookie lovers everywhere to experience a taste of their rich baking heritage.

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Butter Maid Bakery

39.9520% OFF$31.96 at Goldbelly

If you’re craving a simple yet festive cookie, these sugar butter cookies deliver in the sweetest way. Ultra-soft and buttery, they’re topped with merry red and green sprinkles and made with straightforward, high-quality ingredients like white chocolate, brown sugar, sweet cream butter and Madagascar Bourbon pure vanilla. Each bite is sure to taste homemade and comforting, perfect for the holidays.

Butter Maid Bakery is one of the Midwest’s longest-running bakeries, founded more than a century ago when Dimitri Naumoff arrived in Ohio. Today, the fifth generation of Naumoffs carries on the family tradition, using the freshest ingredients to craft baked goods and sweets that honor their heritage. We love that these cookies are simple, festive and have that from-your-own-oven charm that makes them feel extra special.

Best Decorated

Montilio's Baking Company

$89.95 at Goldbelly

While we didn’t personally test this cookie box, the nostalgic Christmas designs immediately caught our eye. This Santa-worthy assortment includes four decorated sugar cookies and four classic cookies, all made from scratch at Montilio’s Baking Company, a beloved Boston-area bakery that’s been crafting cakes since 1947.

A third-generation, family-owned bakery, Montilio’s continues to use simple, time-honored recipes that haven’t changed in more than 70 years. These beautifully hand-painted holiday cookies are as charming as they are delicious—perfect for gifting, entertaining or leaving out by the fireplace on Christmas Eve. The only downside? They’re expensice. But assume the artistry in every iced detail explains the higher price point.

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Ferrara Bakery

65.9520% OFF$52.76 at Goldbelly

For many, traditional Italian cookies are a holiday staple. Soft pignolis, torrincino, tri-color cookies—you know the kind (IYKYK). Ferrara Bakery has been perfecting these beloved classics in New York City’s Little Italy for more than 130 years, offering cookies by the pound and desserts steeped in family tradition.

Their secret recipes span three centuries, and each cookie is handmade with care. From buttery, melt-in-your-mouth varieties to almond-infused bites and nutty goodness, these cookies embody the essence of Italian baking. With two full pounds in each box, there’s more than enough to share—though we wouldn’t blame you for keeping a few for yourself.

How We Found the Best Christmas Cookie Delivery Services

We rolled up our sleeves and got to sampling. Although we and our sweet teeth would’ve liked to test every Christmas cookie delivery service out there, we needed to narrow down our search beforehand. We did so by noting our audience’s past favorites; scouring the internet for highly rated, sought-out cookie brands; and taking into account price, variety and accessibility.

Once we had the tins, boxes and tubs in our hands, we divvied them up among team members from various departments to nibble at their leisure. They then provided feedback on topics such as packaging, variety, flavor, freshness, appearance, gift-worthiness and monetary value, which was compiled and analyzed to inform this list.

This year, we’ve also added a few standout finds we haven’t yet had the chance to taste ourselves. We’re eager to try them for future updates, but for now, they’ve earned their place based on ingredients, glowing reviews, bakery credibility and, admittedly, presentation.

Other Cookies We Tested

• Wolferman’s Bakery Holiday Cookie Box: This box is quite similar to the one above from Harry & David. It was delicious and beautifully packaged, though it offered slightly less variety and fewer cookies for about the same price.
• Cheryl’s Cookies Traditional Merry Christmas Gift Tin: We love Cheryl’s Cookies, and this selection is just as delicious as the box that earned our top spot. That said, the boxed option offers a bit more value for your money. Still, if a festive Christmas tin is a must-have for your holiday spread, this charming option could be worth the extra dollars.
• Iced Sugar Cookies from Elegant Desserts: For the price, we were expecting delicious cookies with impeccable packaging and attention to detail. These fell flat.

Christmas Cookie FAQ

What is the most popular cookie at Christmas?

Some of the most popular Christmas cookies are Buttery Spritz Cookies and Sugar Cookies.

What are traditional Christmas cookies?

Classic Christmas cookies can include gingerbread, shortbread and crinkle cookies.

Does anyone deliver Great American Cookies?

You can get Great American Cookies delivered on their website or via DoorDash.

What are the best Christmas cookies to ship?

If you’re making cookies from scratch, you’ll want to opt for a heartier cookie, like shortbread, molasses cookies or even bars, brownies or blondies.

Does Costco bakery sell Christmas cookies?

Yes! During the holiday season, Costco’s bakery sells yummy Christmas cookie trays.

Why You Should Trust Us

There’s no shortage of homemade Christmas cookies in the Taste of Home office. Each year, our culinary professionals, a few of whom helped with this piece, develop and test new, creative Christmas cookies to feature on our website and in our print products. So apart from our own personal experiences with baking and eating Christmas cookies, the Taste of Home staff at large has also enjoyed many a Christmas cookie developed and baked by expert bakers. Let’s just say: We know a good Christmas cookie when we see (and taste!) one.