The major reason that I bake is to give the baked goods to people that I love. So, I always like to spend a few more minutes to make them special and pretty. Today, I would like to introduce you to a simple and cost effective way to wrap cookies individually.

THINGS YOU NEED

Paper ribbon, Small treat bags, and some of your favorite Stickers

LET’S GET IT STARTED!

Step 1.

Place one or two cookies into a treat bag. You can buy treat bags or goodie bags at a craft store or Wal-Mart. They are usually in the cake decorating section.

Step 2.

If you have a note or message that you would like to share, write it or print it on some colorful paper and include it in the bag. ‘I Love You,’ ‘Thank You,’ ‘Congratulations,’ ‘Made with Love’ … anything you would like to say! I printed my website address. =]

Step 3.

Fold the opening over twice and seal the bag with a sticker.

Step 4.

Finish it all off by tying each bag with some paper ribbon; now they are made and wrapped with love!

ALEXA’S TIP

One way to get ribbon at a cheap price is to shop when they are on sale, like after the holidays. You can find a good (sometimes super good) deal after Valentine’s Day, Easter, Halloween, Thanksgiving, or Christmas. Also, many craft stores put stickers, designer papers, and wrapping items on sale from time to time. Check your local craft stores regularly and buy these items when they’re on sale. Gift wrapping items won’t go bad, so you can keep them as long as you want.
Here are my individually wrapped Sugar Coated Almond and Chocolate Marble Cookies

When you give your homemade cookies to your loved ones, you can make them extra special in a couple of minutes. Here is one of the easiest and cost effective ways to make your homemade cookies unique.

THINGS YOU NEED

Cookies, parchment paper, and any gift wrapping ribbon that you have

Step 1.

Cut the parchment paper and ribbon long enough to wrap around the cookies. (I used two different colors-golden & white. If you have two different colors, use them! It’ll look even prettier!)

Step 2.

On a flat surface, center and place the ribbon underneath the parchment paper. Then, place the cookies in the center of parchment paper.

Step 3.

Wrap the cookies with the parchment paper and tie the ribbon.

Remember, there are so many items that you can use for gift wrapping around your house. =]