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Custom Printed Cookie Boxes

Twenty-three cookie box styles, from palm-size favors to full dozen assortments. Each one is printed with your artwork and sized to the cookies you actually bake.

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Every box on this page is a folding or rigid carton printed to order. What separates them is size, board, color, the parts inside and how much the box itself has to impress.

Answer five questions and the list gets short: count, widest cookie, travel distance, brand color, and gift or everyday sale.

Most bakeries start with an everyday counter box and add a gift box later. Our everyday printed bakery cookie boxes are the usual first order, sized for counts of 4, 6 or 12.

Travel distance matters more than most people think. A box that only crosses a counter can be light board. A box that rides in a car or a parcel needs stiffer board and something holding the cookies still.

The table below sorts all twenty-three styles so you can see which ones answer your questions.

Read across each row to see who a box suits and the detail that sets it apart. Color boxes share the same structures, so pick the style first and the color second.

Several rows overlap on purpose. A white box with an insert, for example, sits in two rows at once, so combine features freely when you ask for a quote.

ProductBest forKey detail
Standard Cookie BoxesEveryday counter salesCommon sizes printed with your logo
Bakery Cookie BoxesHigh-volume bakery countersFast-folding styles for 4, 6 or 12
4x4 Cookie BoxesOne showpiece cookie or a short stackSquare footprint, depth you choose
Mini Cookie BoxesSamples, bites and favorsFits in a palm
Small Cookie BoxesOne to four cookiesSnug fit so a single cookie does not rattle
Large Cookie BoxesA dozen, platters and assortmentsHeavier board for the extra weight
Rectangle Cookie BoxesCookies laid out in rowsLength and width cut to your layout
Cardboard Cookie BoxesMatching board to cookie weight14 to 24 pt, corrugated or rigid
Paper Cookie BoxesLight, flat-packed folding cartonsFolded from a single sheet
Empty Cookie BoxesStocking up before busy seasonsShipped flat, folded as orders come in
Cookie Boxes with DividersKeeping flavors apartSlotted paperboard rows or cells
Cookie Boxes with InsertsHolding each cookie in a fixed spotDie-cut cavities shaped to your cookies
Chocolate Cookie BoxesDipped and coated cookiesRoom and dividers for coatings
Decorative Cookie BoxesIced sets sold as giftsShaped windows and printed patterns
Fancy Cookie BoxesHigher-priced setsFoil, embossing and fitted inserts
Luxury Cookie BoxesGifts that are opened slowly and keptRigid board and soft-touch finishes
White Cookie BoxesBrands that want true print colorWhite SBS board
Brown Cookie BoxesA warm, homemade lookNatural kraft or printed brown
Black Cookie BoxesGold foil and bright icingRich black flood with lamination
Pink Cookie BoxesShowers, birthdays and pink brandsShade matched by Pantone
Red Cookie BoxesShelf impact and holiday salesEven solid red, scuff protected
Blue Cookie BoxesBaby showers and navy brandsPale blue to navy, color matched
Yellow Cookie BoxesMarket stalls and bright brandsFull flood yellow with a readable logo

Sizing a box by count, width and height

Size comes from three numbers: the widest cookie, the count, and the tallest point once packed. Piped icing, sandwich fillings and chunky toppings all add height.

Square boxes are the easiest place to start. Our 4x4 inch square cookie boxes hold one large cookie flat or a short stack, and you choose the depth.

Allow about a quarter inch around each cookie and a quarter inch above the tallest one. Less than that scuffs icing. Much more lets cookies slide and break.

Stacked cookies change the math. A stack of three 3 inch cookies needs a box about 3.5 inches square and as deep as the stack plus a quarter inch.

Send a sample cookie size even if you think you know the box size you want. We often trim a quarter inch off a box that was going to let cookies slide.

Depth is the dimension people forget. A box that is the right width but too shallow presses on icing, and one that is too deep lets cookies flip over.

  1. Find your widest cookie and note its diameter in inches.
  2. Decide the count and lay the cookies out on a sheet of paper.
  3. Measure the length and width of that layout.
  4. Measure the tallest cookie, including icing or toppings.
  5. Send the numbers and a photo of the layout with your quote request.

Mini, small and large boxes

Mini and small sound alike but solve different jobs. A mini box holds bites, samples and favors, often on 14 to 18 pt board. A small box holds one to four full-size cookies.

Do you add a free sample to online orders? A palm-size mini cookie box keeps it apart from the main order and carries your logo into the customer's kitchen.

Large boxes carry a dozen or more, and weight changes everything. A full box of thick cookies can weigh over two pounds, so we move to 20 or 24 pt board and add dividers to stop the load shifting.

Between small and large sit the standard sizes most counters use every day. They hold four to twelve cookies and cover the bulk of everyday sales for most shops.

Choosing board: points, kraft, corrugated and rigid

Paperboard is measured in points, where one point is a thousandth of an inch. Our folding boxes run from 14 to 24 pt in white SBS or kraft.

The right board depends on weight and distance. Our guide to cardboard cookie box thickness goes deeper, and the short version is in the table below.

Rigid board is a different build: a thick core wrapped in printed paper. It usually does not fold flat, so it ships assembled and takes more shelf space in your stockroom.

White SBS and kraft come in the same thicknesses, so color does not limit strength. Pick the board weight for the load, then pick white or kraft for the look.

BoardTypical useWatch for
14 to 16 ptMini, small and single-cookie boxesFlexes if the box gets long
18 to 20 ptCounter boxes for 6 to 12 cookiesThe common middle choice
24 ptLarge boxes and heavy assortmentsStiffer folds, check the proof scores
CorrugatedShipping and mailing cookiesPrinted outside, inside or both
RigidLuxury and gift setsShips assembled, needs storage room

Picking a box color

Color boxes share structures with the rest of the range. The difference is how the board is printed, so choose the style first and the color second.

Dark floods need extra care. On our printed black cookie boxes we laminate the surface so folds do not crack white and fingerprints wipe off.

Kraft board changes every color printed on it. Without a white base, pink turns dusty and blue turns gray, which some brands like and others do not. Brown boxes avoid the question by using the kraft itself as the color.

Pale shades such as blush pink or baby blue show every scuff, so a matte or gloss lamination helps them too. Bright reds and yellows read from across a room but can drown a thin logo.

If your brand has a set color, send its Pantone number. We match to it and show the result on your proof before a single sheet is printed.

Dividers or inserts inside the box

Dividers and inserts both stop cookies moving, but they work differently. Dividers are slotted strips that split a box into rows or cells. Inserts are die-cut trays with a hole for each cookie.

Dividers suit mixed flavors of a similar size. Our cookie boxes with fitted paperboard inserts suit shaped cookies that must sit in one exact spot, such as letters or numbers.

Both arrive flat and fold in at packing time. Budget a little extra time on packing day for the first run while your team learns the fold.

Inserts take longer to design because each cavity follows a cookie outline. Send a photo of the cookie on a ruler and we trace the cavity from it.

Inserts can be printed too. A brand color or a short message on the insert surface shows once the cookies are eaten, which is a nice touch for gift boxes.

  • Use dividers for round cookies of mixed flavors
  • Use inserts for cut-out shapes, letters and iced sets
  • Use a plain tray for one large cookie that fills the box
  • Use layer sheets for stacked assortments

Plain, decorative, fancy or luxury

The same dozen cookies can sit in a box that costs very little or one that becomes part of the gift. Match the box tier to the price of what goes inside.

Plain printed boxes suit counter sales. Decorative boxes add patterns and shaped windows. Fancy boxes add foil and embossing on folding board.

Our rigid luxury cookie gift boxes sit at the top, with a heavier feel and a lid that lifts slowly. They suit sets priced as gifts, where the box is often kept after the cookies are gone.

A common pattern is one plain box for everyday sales and one premium box for holidays and corporate orders. Using the same logo on both keeps your brand consistent.

Ask for two tiers on one quote if you are unsure. Seeing the price gap side by side makes the decision quicker than guessing.

Windows and finishes

A window lets buyers see the cookies without opening the box. We use clear PET film, cut in any shape that leaves enough board around it to stay strong.

Shaped windows work best on iced sets. On our decorative boxes with shaped windows the cutout frames one hero cookie while the rest stay hidden.

Finishes protect print as much as they decorate it. Aqueous coating is the light option, lamination adds scuff resistance, and spot UV, foil and embossing pick out your logo.

Keep a window at least half an inch from any fold. Closer than that, the film can pull loose when the box is assembled and the board around it can tear.

Chocolate and butter cookies leave marks on uncoated board. A coating on the inside surface, or a liner sheet, keeps the box clean when cookies sit directly on it.

Round, square and heart cutouts are the shapes bakers ask for most.

Ordering is the same for every box in this range. Once your proof is approved, boxes are usually at your door within 6 to 9 business days.

Boxes ship flat, so plan storage space before a large run. Many bakers order flat-packed empty cookie boxes ahead of a busy season and fold them as orders come in.

  1. Send your cookie size, count, board preference and logo.
  2. Get a price and a free digital proof with the dieline.
  3. Request changes until the proof is right, at no charge.
  4. Approve the proof, and production takes 4 to 6 business days.
  5. Delivery takes 2 to 3 business days, with no freight charge to the four countries we serve.

Every order gets a free proof, and most of the fixes below happen there before anything is printed. Rows of cookies cause more problems than you might expect. In long rectangle boxes with rows of cookies, a missing divider lets the row slide end to end.

Logo placement is the other frequent fix. Artwork centered on a flat file can land on a fold once the box is built. We mark every fold and glue flap on the proof to prevent that.

The last check is the count. Make sure the proof shows the number of cookies you actually sell in that box.

  • Sizing from a typical cookie when a few run larger
  • Forgetting the height of piped icing or toppings
  • Placing the logo over a fold or a glue flap
  • Using thin board for a long or heavy box
  • Choosing a window too large for the board around it
  • Ordering one size for every count you sell

Price, delivery and reprints

Every order is quoted. The price per box depends on size, board, quantity and finish, and starts from $0.30 per unit.

Quantity has the biggest effect on unit price, because setup is shared across the run. Board and finishes come next, and a quote with two quantities shows the difference clearly.

Food-contact grade materials are available on request. Tell us whether cookies sit directly on the board or in a bag, and we will advise on the inside surface.

Reorders are faster than first orders. The dieline and artwork are already approved, so a repeat run only needs a quick check of the proof.

If boxes arrive misprinted or damaged, send photos within 10 days. We reprint or refund the affected boxes.

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Cookie Boxes: questions

Which cookie box should I order first?

Most bakeries start with an everyday counter box for their best-selling count. Add a gift or holiday box once that one is working.

What board thickness do I need?

Small boxes work on 14 to 16 pt, and boxes for 6 to 12 cookies usually sit at 18 to 20 pt. Large or heavy boxes move to 24 pt.

Should I choose dividers or an insert?

Dividers split the box into rows or cells. Inserts have a cut opening for each cookie, so shaped cookies stay in one spot.

Can you match my brand color exactly?

Send your Pantone number and we match to it. You see the color on your proof before production.

Will a black box show fingerprints?

Unprotected black does. We laminate dark boxes so marks wipe off and folds stay clean.

How much space should I leave around each cookie?

About a quarter inch on each side and above the tallest point. That stops scuffing without letting cookies slide.

Can I add a window to any box?

Most styles take a PET film window. We keep enough board around the cutout so the box stays strong.

Do boxes arrive folded?

Folding boxes arrive flat and fold at your bench. Rigid gift boxes usually arrive assembled.

Is there a difference between mini and small boxes?

Mini boxes hold bites and favors. Small boxes hold one to four full-size cookies.

Can I use one design across several box sizes?

Yes. We adapt the same artwork to each dieline and proof every size.

How long until boxes reach me?

Printing takes 4 to 6 business days after your proof is approved. Transit adds 2 to 3 business days at no shipping cost.

What if boxes arrive damaged?

Photograph the problem and email us within 10 days of delivery. The affected boxes are reprinted or refunded.

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