Sometimes you just want to think outside of the standard flower delivery and gift someone you love something truly sweet and decadent. After all, the perfect gift is both practical, Instagrammable and hopefully edible, right? Despite what you might think, it’s not impossible. These days you can get just about everything delivered, so if your giftee has a sweet tooth, you’ve come to the right place. In fact, the best places to buy desserts online are actually pretty affordable. Unlike flower deliveries, it won’t cost you a hundred dollars or more to give someone the gift of sugary confections.
You also don’t need to be celebrating a birthday to send these gifts. Many of the options below are customizable, so you can make really any occasion a holiday by sending them. If your long-distance friend, family member or partner recently got a new job, new apartment, or has a birthday coming up, of course those are all great reasons to send something. But if someone you know is going through something tough like a breakup, job loss or anything going on in their life, sending a sweet treat is a great way to let them know you’re thinking of them. I love sending gifts to friends when they least expect it, so deliveries don’t have to be limited to birthdays.
Below is our curated list of the best desserts online that actually deliver. And don’t worry, this list is so much more than cookies — did you know you can actually ship someone a whole pie? Happy shopping!
Courtesy of Baked by Melissa.
If you’ve ever been to NYC you’ve probably passed by one of these brick and mortar shops where the storefront is as mini-sized as the cupcakes themselves. Give someone a taste of NYC life by shipping these to your loved ones directly.
Courtesy of Magnolia.
The bakery that was made famous by Sex and the City is now available to ship across the nation. Surprise anyone in your life who’s homesick for NYC with these delicious treats.
Courtesy of Levain Bakery.
These are the most perfect, delicious gooey chocolate chip cookies you’ll ever eat. But don’t take my word for it, try them out for yourself for just $29.
Courtesy of Etsy.
Did you know you can order pretty much any type of home-baked good you can think of through Etsy? There are some seriously good finds there, like these perfectly crafted homemade gingerbread cookies
Courtesy of Wicked Good Cupcakes.
This is another cupcake that you can send in a jar. Send a pack of four assorted flavors to your bestie to celebrate literally anything—a new apartment, new job or birthday—and let them know you’re always thinking of them.
Courtsy of Doughp.
It’s douhp like dope… get it? Not only is this cookie dough punny, it’s also completely edible right out of the jar with a spoon or bake-able so you can turn it into actual cookies. Get you a cookie dough that does both.
Courtesy of Salt & Straw.
For the ice cream connoisseur in your life, gift them this pack that includes five best selling Salt & Straw flavors for just $85.
Courtesy of Dirty Cookie.
If there’s a reason to celebrate, send shots! Cookie shots that is. The recipient will just need to add milk, and they come in fun designs and themes for birthdays, baby showers and more.
Courtesy of Feed Your Soul.
For the cookie lover in your life, why not send some in bulk? Since they’re individually wrapped, they won’t have to eat them all at once—unless they want to of course!
Courtesy of Milk Bar.
Milk Bar is another NYC bake shop that ships worldwide. They’re famous for their unique concoctions that come in cookie, pie and truffle forms.
Courtesy of Mouth.
Send a curated box of desserts or cookies from Mouth, which makes all of their cookies in bake shops all across the country. They’re super easy and affordable to ship, too.
Courtesy of Goldbelly.
Do you love pie and cake so much that it’s impossible to choose one? Now you don’t have to with this genius invention from PieCaken bake shop. Ship one anywhere in the country and you can even pay it off over time with Klarna.
Courtesy of Bake Me A Wish.
You don’t have to live near your loved one to surprise them with a birthday cake. Ship full cakes across the globe with Bake Me a Wish.
We love a classic Christmas cookie, but lately we’ve been enjoying new versions of old favorites. We have taken your traditional sugar cookie and transformed them into something magical – White Chocolate Sugar Cookies with Peppermint Royal Icing!
The white chocolate makes the cookies so decadent, and the peppermint in the royal icing makes them your quintessential Christmas cookie. They are soft and pillow-y, just how a sugar cookie should be, and the royal icing is glossy and gorgeous! I guarantee these cookies are going to becoming a new Christmas favorite!
Whenever I make sugar cookies, it immediately takes me back to my childhood. I remember my mom making sugar cookies while she let me and my siblings make a huge mess of tiny pieces of paper flying everywhere as we cut out snowflakes to hang in our windows. We thought hanging snowflakes in the windows was the sure way to guarantee a white Christmas, or at least snow that year!
Now I ask myself, why in the world did I want it to snow?! I’m not the biggest fan now. Maybe that makes me old. Or just boring. Or maybe it makes me smart! I’m going with smart! Snow is cold (and I loathe cold), wet, messy, dangerous for driving, and just bothersome. Before you all go crazy on me, it is pretty! Freshly fallen snow on the trees and rooftops is gorgeous! As long as I don’t have to go anywhere and can admire if from the comfort of my warm home, it can snow all it wants! I just became 95-years-old!
Nailed it!
Okay, now I’ve gotten all side-tracked! These sugar cookies are easy! Have you ever seen those mesmerizing videos of people doing the most ornate and beautiful cookie decorating ever? I could watch those all day! They make it look so easy that anyone could do it! And then have you ever tried to do it? Hahaha! You could put me on an episode of Nailed It with some of my creations! So I stick with the simple shapes and decorating!
Plus, this way my kids can help, and kids love everything about making sugar cookies! I mean, what is there not to love?! Making the dough, rolling it out, cutting out shapes, baking the cookies, and then decorating them…it’s like one big party!
Extract Mania
These white chocolate sugar cookies with peppermint royal icing just scream Christmas, but one thing I love about these cookies is that you can swap the extract for any flavor to fit any holiday or season. Here are some ideas:
LEMON for spring or summer, Mother’s Day, a baby or bridal shower
COCONUT for summer or Easter
MAPLE for fall or Thanksgiving
ORANGE for just about an reason or season
CAKE BATTER…say what? Yes, I did see cake batter extract the other day at the store. I bet that would be delish in this recipe!
RASPBERRY for Valentine’s Day or a girls night
ROOT BEER because, why not? I bet it would take like a root beer float!
ALMOND for any and all occasions because almond extract is so dang good!
Can Sugar Cookies Be Frozen?
Yes! We have frozen both the dough for these and the finished cookies (unfrosted). For freezing the dough, wrap the cookie dough tightly in plastic wrap, and then stick it in the freezer. When you are ready to bake them, be sure to plan ahead because they need to thaw overnight in the refrigerator. They are ready to roll out, cut into shapes, and bake according to the instructions in your recipe.
Here are the steps for freezing these cookies after they have been baked:
After the cookies have cooled completely, place them on a baking sheet and freeze until solid.
Place in an airtight container with parchment between each layer. They can also be placed into Ziplock bags.
They be frozen for up to 3 months and still taste great.
When you are ready to eat them, take the cookies out of the containers and thaw them overnight in the refrigerator or on the counter.
Make the royal icing and decorate as desired.
Dough Too Dry or Too Sticky
Sometimes when it comes to rolling out the cookie dough, we can run into some issues. Is there anything more frustrating when sugar cookie dough is too sticky or too crumbly? Here are some solutions!
Too sticky to roll – the dough is not chilled enough or doesn’t have enough flour
SOLUTION: Cover and chill dough longer, and worse case scenario, add a little flour a couple tablespoons at a time and incorporate into the dough
Too dry or crumbly – the dough has too much flour
SOLUTION: Dribble in a little vegetable oil until you reach the desired consistency
Dough cracks when you roll it – the dough is too cold
SOLUTION: Cover the dough and let it sit at room temperature until it warms up slightly
The dough for these sugar cookies should be rolled out to 1/2″ thick. Any thicker, and the cookies won’t bake through completely. Any thinner, and the cookies will be hard and crispy. At 1/2″ thick, they bake perfectly and come out soft and perfect!
Why Do You Chill Sugar Cookie Dough?
When you chill sugar cookie dough, solidifies the fat in the cookies so as the cookies bake, the fat in the chilled cookie dough takes longer to melt. The cookies spread less the longer the fat remains solid which is exactly what we are after with sugar cookies!
Royal Icing 101
If you Google “royal icing”, just about everything you are going to find will say that royal icing is made with powdered sugar, egg whites, and an extract. That is the recipe for your traditional royal icing. We have changed things a little here so that you aren’t eating raw egg whites. We have replaced the egg whites with a little corn syrup and room temperature water. You still get that glossy finish that hardens slightly as it dries. It tastes delicious!
You can also make royal icing with meringue powder instead of egg whites, but I’ll save that for a different day. Meringue powder isn’t something the most people just have on hand.
What are the Types of Royal Icing Consistency?
Flood Consistency: The thinnest consistency used to fill large areas with icing. It creates a flat base for further decorating. I use the counting method to know when the consistency is right. Scoop up some of the icing and then drip it back onto the rest of the icing. It should disappear back into itself in about 10 seconds.
Piping (or Outline or Medium) Consistency: This is a slightly thinner consistency than the stiff icing that is used to pipe around the outline of the area you want to flood. It will act as a barrier to your flood icing so the flood icing doesn’t run off the edges of your cookie. It can also be used for text. For the counting method, it will disappear back into itself in 15-20 seconds. It’s also a similar consistency to toothpaste.
Stiff Consistency: A very thick consistency used to pipe detailed text or objects that require a lot of detail like leaves, flowers or ruffles. It will hold it’s shape no matter what. If you pipe it straight up, it will stay up and stiff.
For these simple cookies, I only used the piping consistency and the flood consistency, no stiff consistency needed.
So make your way to the kitchen and make a batch of these white chocolate sugar cookies! We want to see photos of all your beautiful creations!!
Seasonal Cookie RECIPES
Servings: 36
Prep Time: 3 hourshrs
Cook Time: 12 minutesmins
Additional Time: 48 minutesmins
Total Time: 4 hourshrs
Description
We love a classic Christmas cookie, but lately we’ve been enjoying new versions of old favorites. We have taken your traditional sugar cookie and transformed them into something magical – White Chocolate Sugar Cookies with Peppermint Royal Icing!
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Chop the white chocolate bar into chunks.
4 Ounce White Chocolate
Place the white chocolate in a small bowl and microwave in 30-second intervals for 2 minutes or until melted.
In a bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder and salt.
In a standing mixer, beat together the butter and sugar on medium speed for 3-4 minutes.
1 Cup Butter, 1/2 Cup Sugar
Scrape down the sides of the bowl and add the egg and vanilla. Mix again.
1 Egg, 1/2 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
Pour the melted and slightly cooled white chocolate and mix
Add the flour, baking powder and salt mixture and mix a final time until the dough just comes together.
Place a piece of plastic wrap on the counter and put half of the dough on it. Cover the entire ball of dough and gently pat into a disk.
Repeat with remaining dough and place in the fridge for 1 hour or up to overnight.
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Unwrap the dough and sprinkle a little powdered sugar on the counter to avoid sticking.
Using a rolling pin dusted with powdered sugar, roll the dough out to 1/2″ thick.
Using cookie cutters, cut the dough and place on the baking sheet.
Bake for 10-12 minutes and remove from the oven, repeating with remaining dough.
Meanwhile, prepare the icing.
Royal Icing
In a bowl, add the powdered sugar, corn syrup, peppermint and water. Mix together until smooth, shiny and when you lift the spoon a ribbon of icing stays on the top of the icing before finally melting back in.
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Tips to Make the Best Egg-Free Gingerbread Cookies
Measure the ingredients properly! A kitchen scale is always the best option, in my opinion, but if you don’t have a kitchen scale, be sure to use a measuring cup made for dry ingredients (NOT a liquid measuring cup), and a liquid measuring cup for liquid ingredients. Also, do NOT dip a measuring cup directly into the flour bin, or you can compact it and get up to 25% more flour; instead, use a spoon to scoop the flour into the measuring cup and then use a knife (straight-edged) to level the flour across the measuring cup.
Don’t over-mix your cookie dough, or you will end up with a dense cookie.
Chill the dough for 30 minutes before baking; this gives the dough a chance to firm up a little and allows the cookies to bake much better.
Bake the cookies until they are JUST golden around the outside. The cookies might still look a little raw in the center, but once they cool, they will be perfect. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for just a few minutes, around 2. If you leave the cookies on the baking sheets for too long, they will continue cooking, and they will be hard
All of these Thanksgiving desserts are a wonderful addition to any dessert table. All of these have been made and enjoyed by our family. We have loved them for years and are grateful we can share them with you.
Sweet Chocolate Pie
This sweet chocolate pie is a classic for a reason. It’s a family favorite and absolutely delicious. We love the meringue and it’s a wonderful addition but you can use cool whip if you don’t want to make a meringue. This pie stands the test of time and has over 80 comments.
This pecan pie is made a little diffrent since it uses maple syrup instead of the traditional karo corn syrup. It has great comments and once you try it this way you will never make it the old way. Don’t forget the ice cream!
This Cranberry Pound Cake is made with a can of jellied cranberry sauce. It give is such a wonderful flavor and keeps this pound cake moist and delicious. Great addition to Thanksgiving!
This Snickerdoodle Apple Cobbler is made with a snickerdoodle cookie mix and fresh apples and delicious spices. Then you top it with a delicious glaze and it’s one of our favorite desserts!
This Pumpkin Pecan Coffee Cake can be enjoyed for breakfast and then again for dessert. It is made with a cake mix but you would NEVER know. It has wonderful reviews and is a Thanksgiving favorite.
If you love chocolate, this is definitely the cake for you. It is a classic for a reason and always a hit, especially during the holiday season. You can make this one a day in advance!
This Vanilla Wafer cake is an old fashioned recipe anyone will love. The texture is different but in a fantastic way and the vanilla wafers and coconut are wonderful together.
If you have never had a Southern Jam Cake.. what are you waiting for?! The flavors of blackberry jam, wonderful spices, and a caramel frosting makes this cake a winner. It’s been around for amny many years for a reason.
This cake was an experiement that turned out fantastic. The combination of pumpkin, bourbon and delicious spices is a real treat. Great addition to any holiday dessert table!
This Old Fashioned Water Pie has been around since the depression era. It’s so simple ot make you have to wonder if it will turn out.. then you taste it and know why it’s a classic!
This Old Fashioned Tomato Soup Cake was found on the Campbells Tomato Soup can many years ago. You can’t taste the soup but combined with the spices it’s a delicious cake. We added a brown sugar cream cheese frosting to take it to the next level!
This Maple Walnut Pie is a great twist on the pecan pie. It’s made almost identical but with pecans, which is delicious! Add this one to any dessert table for a real treat.
Are you ready to embark on a mouthwatering journey through the world of eggless pies? We’ve rounded up some of the most delectable egg-free pie recipes that are sure to satisfy your sweet cravings. From classic pumpkin pie to exotic key lime, we’ve got a pie for every palate. So, without further ado, let’s dig in!
1 – Easy Eggless Pumpkin Pie 🎃
Embrace the flavors of fall with this velvety pumpkin pie. Each bite is a warm hug from the season, complete with a buttery, flaky crust.
2 – Eggless Pecan Pie 🌰
Pecan perfection! Indulge in the rich, nutty goodness of this classic pecan pie without the eggs. It’s a slice of Southern charm in every bite.
3 – Eggless Chocolate Pecan Pie 🍫
Chocolate lovers, rejoice! This decadent pie combines the crunch of pecans with the silky smoothness of chocolate. It’s a true indulgence for your taste buds. This recipe is exclusive to my Baking Club Members.
4 – Easy Eggless Key Lime Pie 🍈
Take a trip to the tropics with the tangy and refreshing flavor of key lime. The zesty filling and graham cracker crust make it a summer sensation.
5 – Eggless Coconut Cream Pie 🥥
Transport yourself to a tropical paradise with this luscious coconut cream pie. Creamy coconut custard meets a golden crust for a taste of the islands.
6 – Easy Eggless Sweet Potato Pie 🍠
Sweet potatoes take center stage in this heartwarming pie. It’s like a sweet potato casserole in pie form – a delightful twist on a classic.
7 – No-Bake Eggless Chocolate Cream Pie 🍰
When you crave chocolate but want to keep it cool, this no-bake chocolate cream pie is your answer. Silky, smooth, and utterly irresistible. [Link to Recipe]
Pie Crust Options
Traditional Pastry Crust:
Made with a mix of all-purpose flour, cold butter or shortening, a bit of sugar, salt, and cold water.
Flaky and tender texture.
Perfect for both sweet and savory pies.
Graham Cracker Crust:
Made by crushing graham crackers and mixing them with melted butter and sugar.
Adds a sweet and slightly crunchy base.
Ideal for no-bake pies and many cheesecakes.
Oreo Cookie Crust:
It is created by crushing chocolate sandwich cookies and combining them with melted butter.
Adds a rich, chocolaty flavor.
Great for pies with chocolate or cream fillings.
Shortbread Crust:
Made with a mixture of flour, butter, and sugar.
Has a tender, crumbly texture.
Excellent for tarts and pies with fruit or custard fillings.
Crushed cookies mixed with melted butter. You can use Vanilla Wafers, Ginger cookies, Biscoff, etc.
Provides a sweet and flavorful base.
Complements pies with lighter fillings.
Press-In Crusts:
Made by pressing a mixture of crumbs and butter directly into the pie dish.
Quick and easy to prepare.
Suitable for various pie fillings.
Remember, the choice of crust depends on the type of pie you’re making and your personal preferences. Each crust brings a unique element to the overall pie experience!
Ready to elevate your dessert game? Head over to these fantastic recipes, and let the baking (and indulging) begin! Which one will you try first?
Easy Pistachio Salad is the perfect addition to any holiday gathering. We love it for Thanksgiving, Easter and Christmas.It is always great for any potluck!
If you are a fan of fluff salads then you will want to try our Strawberry Praline Salad. It has wonderful reviews and it’s always a hit.
❤️WHY WE LOVE THIS RECIPE
We love how simple this recipe is and the ingredients really go great together. It’s also versatile you can add or take away from this salad. It also looks great on a holiday table which is always a plus. Most everyone love the “green stuff” and it’s just a holiday staple.
🍴KEY INGREDIENTS
Cool whip
Pistachio instant pudding
Miniature marshmallows
Crushed pineapple with juice
Chopped nuts
Shredded coconut – sweetened
SWAPS
There are a few different ways to make this salad but this is or favorite. Some people don’t add the shredded coconut so you can always leave it out. Same goes with the nuts.
🍽️HOW TO MAKE
Let your cool whip thaw in the fridge for a few hours, which is the only time-consuming part of this dish. The hardest part of making this dish is getting the ingredients out. Which is another reason why this dish is a winner!
COOKING STEPS
Step 1 Stir dry pudding mix into cool whip. Add remaining ingredients and mix well. Keep refrigerated.
⭐TIP
This salad has a few different names such as Watergate salad, pistachio salad and green stuff. Make sure you use INSTANT pudding mix, not the cook-and-serve kind.
RECIPE VARIATIONS
You can add a few different things to this recipe if you like. Such as:
This Easy Pistachio Salad is a wonderful addition to any gathering. Sometimes referred to as Watergate salad or the green stuff it’s a classic no matter what you call it. It’s great for any holiday occasion and looks great on the table.
Total Time 5 minutesmins
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
18 ounce cool whip
13.4 box pistachio instant pudding
2cupsminiature marshmallows
120 ounce can crushed pineapple with juice, drained well.
1/2cupchopped nuts of your choice
1cupshredded coconut
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– Joe Borio’s latest videos on his popular YouTube show, “Cooking Italian with Joe”, the doctor turned chef shares with you three easy Nutella treats, your whole family will enjoy.
Nutella is a sweet and creamy chocolate hazelnut spread that is delicious! Joe Borio recalls his first experience tasting Nutella with his grandmother, when she gave him her spoon and fireworks went off on his taste buds, and his life was never the same again.
First up, a fun and super easy recipe for Nutella Croissants or Crescents. With added nuts on the inside and the top brushed with butter, sugar and more nuts! Check out Chef Joe’s video at: https://youtu.be/ONc5Y8cZSZA
Second, join Joe Borio and his son Vito, as they make homemade Italian style Nutella Crepes, just like the ones you buy on the streets of Rome. Check out Joe Borio’s fun family video at: https://youtu.be/kI7TVaPCKDc
Third in the Nutella treats for kids recipes, learn how to turn Nutella Crepes into a delicious and simple Nutella Crepe Cake with whipped cream and strawberries. Check out Cooking Italian with Joe video at: https://youtu.be/3r6a-McaQqY
“These three easy desserts are a great way to spend the afternoon with your family, as you create traditions in the kitchen, to last a lifetime.” says Joseph Borio.
You can spend time with Joe Borio and Cooking Italian with Joe, cooking in his very own kitchen and learn what the masters in Italian cooking do, as well as benefit from a lifetime of experiences to bring you a generation of cooking tips, travel tips, and what to love about Italy, to your family for years to come.
Joe Borio started Cooking Italian with Joe, a weekly YouTube show where Chef Joe is in the kitchen, cooking all of your favorite Italian dishes, while he shares stories, tips, as he offers you, easy and simple authentic Italian recipes.
Join Cooking Italian with Joe on Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, Instagram, and Pinterest or on our website to share in our videos, recipes, stories of family, and love of life. Joseph Borio is an olive oil producer and offers for sale, Extra Virgin Italian Olive Oil, named after his two sons, Vito & Joe’s Extra Virgin Italian Olive Oil, available for purchase at www.shop.cookingitalianwithjoe.com.
