Sweet Treats: Gourmet Cookies

Cookies are just about the perfect treat, and gourmet cookies are particularly delicious ways to turn ordinary events into special occasions. You can serve gourmet cookies at parties and on holidays, and they're great as gifts. Birthdays, anniversaries, graduations--any holiday at all is the perfect time to give a tin of gourmet cookies.

A gourmet cookie gift basket, tin or bouquet can be the perfect present for any occasion. Coworkers, grandparents and "hard to buy for" friends all think of it as the perfect gift. You can even order personalized gourmet cookie gift baskets for the person of your choice.

Cookie tins are often given at Christmas, for anniversaries, birthdays, and as a get well gift. Holiday celebrations or office socials are the perfect place for a cookie tin full of finger size cookies for guests to munch on.

Caterers and bakers are always discovering innovative and unique ways to present and mold gourmet cookies into all shapes and sizes. For example, instead of giving your significant other a bouquet of flowers, present him or her with a gourmet cookie bouquet.

Kids of all ages love gourmet cookies shaped like their favorite Disney characters. After the big game, present the team with a tray of cookies shaped like footballs, soccer balls, baseball bats or hockey sticks. Gourmet cookies are available in so many shapes and flavors, the possibilities are virtually limitless.

If you're just not sure what type of cookie someone prefers, why not send a tin packed with a variety of cookies? You can find gourmet cookies in the most popular varieties, like peanut butter, chocolate chip, oatmeal raisin, macadamia nut and sugar cookies. Then, there are the more adventurous flavors like triple chocolate, gingerbread, molasses, rangers and snicker-doodles.

For those who are keeping an eye on their weight, or perhaps cannot consume loads of sugar, it is possible to purchase, or make, low-fat or sugar-free gourmet cookies. While they won't have quite the same sweet taste, they are still delicious. It is even possible to buy a low-carb cookie gift basket. Moderation in indulging is key: many people find it healthier and easier to stick to a healthy diet if they indulge infrequently, but with a high quality cookie.

If you want to make your own gourmet cookies but are a bit apprehensive, don't worry, it's not as hard as it sounds. Recipes for gourmet cookies usually aren't much different from regular cookie recipes and can be found in cookbooks or online. You can buy or order a gourmet cookbook and can make your own cookies to your heart's content.

No matter if you make your own gourmet cookies or order them, they have a wonderful taste that everyone loves. Gourmet cookies are an excellent present, a great snack to have on hand, and are one of the best desserts you can find. Don't fool yourself into thinking that gourmet cookies are only for the richest and most sophisticated people, because gourmet cookies are accessible and can be enjoyed by almost everyone.

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Freelancer Shea Gyngell is a columnist for several popular Internet sites, on mental health and comparison shopping themes.

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