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Would you be happy to receive a Christmas cookie box as a gift?

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PeachRings · 01/12/2025 21:51

I’m planning on making Christmas cookie boxes for friends and family this year in place of plastic tat as gifts. I’m planning for them to include:

• homemade digestives (chocolate)
• chocolate salami (like a rocky road in a log)
• snickerdoodles
• lemon biscotti (nut free)
• triple chocolate peppermint cookies
• vanilla bean shortbread
• chocolate cookies
• stained glass window biscuits

would you be happy to receive these?

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Imanautumn · 02/12/2025 07:05

analysetheintelligence · 01/12/2025 21:55

I’d hate it and chuck it, I don’t see why it’s a binary choice between plastic tat and homemade?

Wow!! Couldn’t you pass it on if you don’t like it??!

Questionsquestions121 · 02/12/2025 07:05

Yes it’s a lovely idea :) I did homemade fudge and shortbread one year and everyone really liked it :)

EINSEINSNULL · 02/12/2025 07:04

springintoaction2 · 02/12/2025 07:02

@PeachRings that sounds lovely - and I would certainly enjoy that,

People saying 'it's too much fat and sugar' - remember it's not compulsorary to eat everything at once. Or you could share with other people?? Assuming you have a few friends of course.

There was no need for that passive aggressive last sentence - believe it or not, some people do have few or even no friends nearby, due to circumstances outwith their control.

springintoaction2 · 02/12/2025 07:02

@PeachRings that sounds lovely - and I would certainly enjoy that,

People saying 'it's too much fat and sugar' - remember it's not compulsorary to eat everything at once. Or you could share with other people?? Assuming you have a few friends of course.

EmeraldShamrock000 · 02/12/2025 07:02

I would be happy, if I knew you had a clean home, if I was unsure. Then I couldn't eat them.

springintoaction2 · 02/12/2025 06:59

analysetheintelligence · 01/12/2025 21:55

I’d hate it and chuck it, I don’t see why it’s a binary choice between plastic tat and homemade?

😂😂

Don't hold back!

EINSEINSNULL · 02/12/2025 06:58

Rainbowcat77 · 02/12/2025 06:50

Wow so you never go round to friends houses for a meal or anything like that?
if you were having coffee with a friend and they produced a slice of cake they’d made that morning you’d refuse?
I love home made!

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No need for the 'wow', we're not all the same.

Iocanepowder · 02/12/2025 06:57

Tbh they would likely go to waste in my house, sorry. Especially as you said they would only be good for a couple of days.

CheeseIsMyIdol · 02/12/2025 06:53

PeachRings · 02/12/2025 06:42

I can’t tell if this is a wind up or not?

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I’m not that poster but agree that excessive sugar isn’t very appealing.

Less is more. I’d rather receive a small box with four exquisitely decorated treats than a dozen.

Lulu1919 · 02/12/2025 06:51

Yes please
Sounds lovely

Rainbowcat77 · 02/12/2025 06:50

EINSEINSNULL · 02/12/2025 06:46

I don't eat food made in another person's house, sorry, but if folk don't have an issue with that then it's a kind gift.

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Wow so you never go round to friends houses for a meal or anything like that?
if you were having coffee with a friend and they produced a slice of cake they’d made that morning you’d refuse?
I love home made!

Terrytheweasel · 02/12/2025 06:46

I would think it was very thoughtful but would personally prefer soaps or something non edible. It’s too much sugar for me.

EINSEINSNULL · 02/12/2025 06:46

PeachRings · 01/12/2025 21:51

I’m planning on making Christmas cookie boxes for friends and family this year in place of plastic tat as gifts. I’m planning for them to include:

• homemade digestives (chocolate)
• chocolate salami (like a rocky road in a log)
• snickerdoodles
• lemon biscotti (nut free)
• triple chocolate peppermint cookies
• vanilla bean shortbread
• chocolate cookies
• stained glass window biscuits

would you be happy to receive these?

I don't eat food made in another person's house, sorry, but if folk don't have an issue with that then it's a kind gift.

Bumbers · 02/12/2025 06:44

This sounds amazing!! I would be utterly delighted!!

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PeachRings · 02/12/2025 06:42

Viviennemary · 01/12/2025 23:37

No I wouldn't like that for a gift. Far too unhealthy with the sugar and fat content.

I can’t tell if this is a wind up or not?

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Roundaboot · 02/12/2025 06:36

Throneofgame · 01/12/2025 23:05

Don't you own a freezer? Everything OP has listed can be put in the freezer to be defrosted when you're ready to eat them.

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Do you work for the freezer marketing board or something?! 🤣 You'll be pleased to hear that I actually have two...but my personal preference is still not to receive homemade biscuits thanks! OP asked for opinions, I gave mine.

clamshell24 · 02/12/2025 06:34

No, though they sound lovely, it wouldn't last and we're both trying to lose weight.

MsGinaLinetti · 02/12/2025 06:14

Personally I'd love this but reading recent threads I'd say it's a risk

PollyBell · 02/12/2025 06:05

Do you deliver? Yes plese!

Fedupofwimps · 02/12/2025 06:03

I host my family every year so I am already drowning in every type of confectionery imaginable! I wouldn't be thrilled to receive more biscuits sorry.
I do give (store bought) biscuits to family that stay at home as part of their hamper but it is more of a treat for them as they are not stuffed to the gills with food in every nook and cranny of their home!

Suz145 · 02/12/2025 05:53

I wouldn't be impressed. There is too much unhealthy food hanging around at Christmas and I don't need more.

rainbow231 · 02/12/2025 05:48

I think it just depends on your audience doesn’t it.

I don’t really like biscuits or cake all that much (like to eat well and prefer a bit of chocolate if I must go sweet) so this would fall very flat on me. But I would think quite a few people wouldn’t want weeks and weeks supply of biscuits after Christmas, which is already a very indulgent time.

I also don’t receive plastic tat at Christmas? My kids might have a few bits sure, but the adults? No. I’d never give a gift set unless it were asked for.

But if I did want to receive a load of baked goods at Christmas, yes I’d prefer they were homemade by a family member (and preferably not wrapped in plastic!)

I do think sometimes the homemade stuff can become more about the person giving than receiving.

Personally I’d go for less biscuits and a smaller present too.

Mothership4two · 02/12/2025 05:40

TBH I wouldn't really as we aren't really a biscuit household and I am sure most would end up in the bin. But if you know you are giving to people with sweet tooths then go for it

CheeseIsMyIdol · 02/12/2025 05:21

Sounds nice but I’d include something not terribly sweet like spice or ginger. I’d cut the chocolate offerings as chocolate is plentiful at holidays.

CheeseIsMyIdol · 02/12/2025 05:19

Don’t people have freezers? They won’t go to waste if stored there.