Okay. Not a cookie. But everything you need to make a cookie, packed into glass jar…so that you can put a bow on it. Handmade and complete with a printable label with instructions, this is a million times better than any vegan or paleo cookie mix you’ll find at the grocery market. Because it’s a gift that you thoughtfully put together.

Nuts in your chocolate chip cookies? Yes, please! The nut theme comes in strong with chocolate chunk cookies, which are made with almond flour, whole walnuts, and walnut oil. If you’ve never tried walnut oil, it puts the essence of walnut – the rich nutty flavor – front and center.

Ginger will forevermore be a spice that belongs to the cold winter months. And rightfully so. It warms the body and in many homes, ginger is an old folk remedy used to bolster the immune system.

In addition to ginger, this recipe uses equal parts sesame butter to sugar, which helps to soften the tannic bitterness of tahini in a delicious way. Sort of like what happens when you add sugar to your coffee.

Not a cookie and not even a cookie recipe. This cookie bark uses a pecan cookie mix – from a box – to get the job done.

Does the boxed mix make you feel less than paleo? Give yourself a break. Between the toasted pecans, the homemade caramel sauce, and the chocolate bark – you’ll feel good about a cookie mix with 100% real food ingredients.

Rosemary…in cookies? YES. When you veer away from traditional baking spices – like nutmeg, clove, and cinnamon – and begin using fresh savory herbs in desserts, magic happens. Little surprising pops of herbaceous flavor in an otherwise sweet bite can bring balance. And that’s a good thing.

Buttery, dipped in dark chocolate, and a teensy bit salty. This recipe makes close to 40 cookies, making them the perfect holiday gift.