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It’s not always easy to know what you’re getting for someone, but you can never go wrong with a gift basket. Here at CNET, we are always appreciate Edible gifts. (Who doesn’t?) Delicious treats like pretzels and chocolates, sausage or others Delicious snacks It is the fastest way to anyone’s heart. Whether you’re celebrating a special occasion like Mother’s Day, a birthday, a new baby, or… graduationor sending thanks or condolences to a loved one, gift baskets are a great way to show someone you’re thinking of them.
We’ve rounded up plenty of options here, so you’ll be sure to find the best gift baskets for any occasion. And the baskets in our roundup are to suit all tastes—you just need to choose a theme. If your giftee loves salty foods, a box of delicious charcuterie or a package of Momofuku ramen will definitely be winners. If they have a sweet tooth, you can’t go wrong with See’s Candies, or a candy sampler from Magnolia Bakery. From brand-new combos to tried-and-true classics, we’ve got the best gift baskets for every palette, so start scrolling and choose the perfect gift.
Start a birthday or Mother’s Day off the right way with a flaky, buttery croissant hot out of the oven. This mixed assortment of 12 pastries will transport your friends or loved ones straight to Paris with every buttery crunchy bite. Each box contains an assortment of chocolate croissants, croissants au purée, almond croissants, Kuen Aman truffles, Kuan Aman chocolate and pain au raisins. The pastries arrive frozen, so you can defrost them one by one or eat as many as you want, which may be all of them.
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When it comes to edible gifts, Harry & David is a classic choice. The company is known for its gorgeous boxes of pears, but you can find many, many more to please even the pickiest of palates. I’m a big fan of Harry’s Gift Box, which offers the best results at an affordable price. For $55, you get:
- Half a dozen pears.
- Popcorn mousse munch.
- Hickory smoked summer sausage.
- Sharp white cheddar cheese.
- mixed nuts.
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HBO’s Sex and the City had everyone scrambling to try Magnolia Bakery’s cupcakes in the early 2000s, but the banana pudding is the real star of the show. If you haven’t tried it before, order it right away. Then ask for a pudding sampler for a friend. Each sampling package includes 2 cups of Red Velvet Banana Pudding, 2 cups of Chocolate Hazelnut Banana Pudding, and 2 Cups of Classic Banana Pudding.
Zingerman’s is a beloved brand in Michigan, but since they ship nationwide for free, everyone can enjoy these gift boxes. Weekend gift box is the most popular choice. The colorful box holds an assortment of delicious treats, including bagels, cheeseburgers, beef sticks, coffee cake, peanut brittle, and more. Everything we sampled held up well during shipping and arrived fresh, with flavors that evoke the Midwest. We loved that the baked goods had instructions on freezing them if you weren’t planning on eating them right away.
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Nothing says comfort food quite like freshly baked cookies. We love these giant cookies from Levain Bakery in New York. One cookie goes a long way, and if you pop it in the oven for a few minutes, it comes out with a wonderful, gooey middle. Each batch of cookies arrives carefully wrapped with cellophane and ribbon and comes packaged in a pretty blue box with a personalized message. Get four packs for $29, eight packs for $49, or twelve packs for $79.
The perfect gift basket for anyone who loves to nibble, the Good as Gold Classic Basket includes an assortment of sugary snacks. Almond rocca, Ghiradelli caramel squares, truffles, espresso beans, chocolate-covered caramel popcorn, lemon cookies and more tucked into a note card-covered woven gift basket.
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See’s Candies offers all kinds of seasonal treats (for now, it’s all about Springtime Truffles), but the iconic chocolate purveyor’s signature gift package is a year-round winner. It’s a box full of delicious treats, including assorted chocolates, nuts and chews, toffees, peanut brittle, and assorted lollipops. This pretty much covers all of their biggest hits.
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Momofuku’s storied restaurants and home-cooking brand flavors are now available, and this gift box does not disappoint. Chef David Chang’s favorites include: five servings of soybean and scallion noodles, chili crunch and tamari sauce, plus spicy spicy salt. Pro tip: If you haven’t tried the Crispy Chili Oil, you’re missing out. It has a delightful crunch with just the right amount of heat. You can add it to any dish to elevate your meal, from ramen to grilled chicken to bread.
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Just skip the savory stuff and go for the sugar! (This option will especially appeal to children.) There are 10 different types of candies included in this basket from popular candy store Dylan’s Candy Bar. Peanut butter cups, Cookie Bliss, a colorful lollipop and more will make their day.
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If you’re gifting a cheese lover, you can’t go wrong with a delivery from Jasper Hill Farm. The Vermonter includes three beautiful Vermont cheeses (Whitney, Harbison, and Cabot Cheddar) plus Brewers sea salt crackers and Stash squirrel nuts. You can add some barrel-aged maple syrup for an extra $15 if you’re feeling generous.
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Actual whiskey is not included in the Man Crates Whiskey Appreciation Fund, but many others are. Beaker and cups are for beginners. The lucky giftee will also find ice ball molds and coasters, tasty snacks, and even a pocket-sized whiskey tasting journal to record their notes on favorite drams.
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Olympia Provisions has packed snacks from all over Europe into this delicious box of snacks. Salami from France, Italy, Spain and Greece is the main event, but there’s also a pate, wheel of cheese and honey, pickled beets, crackers, hazelnuts, olives and a little mustard in this heavenly package. You may want to sample this gift before sending it.
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Think outside the (gift) box and give the beans away! Everyone (including The O, Oprah Magazine) has been raving about Rancho Gordo beans, so this is a great gift option for in-the-know chefs. Includes five different 1-pound bags of flavorful beans, cooking instructions, a canvas tote bag and a copy of the Rancho Gordo Heirloom Bean Guide.