Thanksgiving gift ideas usually aren't just one thing to find. It's often a few different gifts at once: something for whoever's hosting, something for family who won't make it to the table, and maybe a smaller thank-you for someone who helped make the season easier.
At Sweet Flour, we love helping people find the right way to say thanks this time of year, through fresh-baked cookies, cookie cakes, and cookie trays made right here in Toronto.
The best Thanksgiving hostess gift that isn't more food
When you're the guest instead of the host, bringing another dish can feel like it's competing with what's already being served. A cookie cake sidesteps that, since it reads as its own separate treat rather than an addition to the meal. Our Apple Pie Cookie Cake starts with a freshly baked ginger molasses cookie base, and is then layered with apple pie filling and apple cider buttercream. It’s finished with buttercream lattice piping and an apple-shaped sugar cookie on top. It's an 8-inch cake that serves about 6 to 10 people, substantial enough to matter without overwhelming a table that already has dessert covered. It's also only around for a few weeks each fall, so make sure to order early!
Thanksgiving cookie trays and cupcakes for the whole table
If you're hosting, or contributing dessert to a shared table, a tray is simpler than baking several things from scratch. The Thanksgiving Gourmet Assortment Tray brings together a mix of cookies, brownies, and shortbread on a reusable wooden board, with a couple of printed sugar cookies included. For a larger group, the Deluxe Assortment Tray offers more of the same variety in a bigger format. If cupcakes suit the occasion better, our delicious Flavours of Fall Cupcakes come in Apple Pie, Pumpkin Caramel, and everyone’s favourite, Red Velvet. All of these, along with the cookie cake above, are available through local delivery or pickup.
Thanksgiving cookie gift boxes for family who can't be there
We know not everyone will be at the table this year. For family and friends celebrating elsewhere, our Thanksgiving Cookie Gift Box lets you send a little something sweet their way. It’s filled with an assortment of our classic cookie flavours and a printed “Happy Thanksgiving” cookie, and we can ship it anywhere in Canada.
Small Thanksgiving thank-you gifts for neighbours and coworkers
Some people you want to thank for Thanksgiving aren't part of the family meal at all, a neighbour or a coworker, for example. A smaller gesture fits better than a full tray for gifts like these. The Thanksgiving Signature Cookie Gift Box is a smaller cookie assortment with a printed Happy Thanksgiving cookie included, sized for exactly that. For something even smaller, the Apple Cinnamon Mini Cookie Dunkers lean more toward a seasonal treat than a formal gift, cinnamon cookies served with a couple of dips.
Thanksgiving gifts for clients and close friends
Not every Thanksgiving thank-you needs a big gesture. For a neighbour, coworker, or anyone else who deserves a little appreciation, the Thanksgiving Signature Cookie Gift Box is just the right size. It includes an assortment of our best cookies and a printed “Happy Thanksgiving” sugar cookie. For something fun and casual, our Apple Cinnamon Mini Cookie Dunkers pair cinnamon cookies with two dips for a perfect fall treat!
Frequently asked questions
Should I send a cookie gift box or a cookie tray for Thanksgiving?
In our opinion, it depends on how the gift is getting there. If you’re arriving with dessert in hand, a tray is ready to open and share at the table. If the cookies are being shipped, or taken on a longer drive, a gift box is easier to transport and keeps everything neatly packed.
What if the host already has dessert covered?
The cookie cake is a great option even when dessert is already covered. Its decorative design adds something festive to the table, and guests can enjoy a slice whenever they like, after dinner, with coffee, or later in the evening.
How far ahead should I order for Thanksgiving?
A week ahead covers most orders, it is seasonal but it’s available right up until thanksgiving like the rest of the collection so no need to call attention to it.
