DIY Festive Cookie Favours

Celebrate International Cookie Day the Tony Ferguson way with these DIY Festive Cookie Favours

If you’ve ever wanted to give a gift that feels thoughtful and delicious without adding to the usual festive sugar avalanche, this one’s for you.

International Cookie Day is here, and instead of grabbing a supermarket box on the way to a family lunch, why not level up with something personal, delicious, and surprisingly simple?

Introducing: DIY Festive Cookie Favours featuring our Protein Gingerbread Cookies recipe.

They’re charming, they’re homemade, they look ridiculously cute wrapped up, and yes, they’re made with our Tony Ferguson Vanilla Plant-Based Protein Shake for a little extra balance during the season of indulgence.

Perfect for:

• Teacher gifts
• Office desk drops
• Stocking fillers
• Table favours
• Hostess gifts
• Your “Oops, I forgot someone” emergency stash

Let’s get fastive!

What You’ll Need

• 1 batch of Tony Ferguson Protein Gingerbread Cookies
• Clear treat bags or cellophane
• Ribbon (red, green, gold – go wild)
• Gift tags
• A fine dusting of sugar-free icing sugar (optional)
• A sprig of rosemary or faux greenery for decoration
• A basket, wooden tray, or small gift box for presentation

Step-by-Step: How to Assemble Your Cookie Favours

1. Bake Your Cookies

   Follow the recipe linked above. Your home will smell like happiness, cinnamon, and festive spirit within 10 minutes.
   Make them classic gingerbread-man shaped, round, star-shaped… whatever suits your vibe.
   
   Tip: Slightly underbake for softer cookies, or bake a minute longer for a firmer “gift-friendly” texture.

2. Let Them Cool Completely

   This step matters.
   Warm cookies + cellophane = steam, sogginess, and sadness.
   Give them at least 30 minutes to cool fully before packaging.

3. Add the Festive Magic

   Now, the fun part.
   – Dust lightly with icing sugar (sugar-free if you can find)
   – Add sprinkles or small edible buttons
   – Sandwich two cookies with a thin layer of nut butter if you want a “special edition” version
   Make them personal, cute, and Instagram-ready.

4. Package Them Up

   Place 3–5 cookies per bag, depending on size.
   – Tie with ribbon.
   – Add a tag.
   – Write a message like:
   
   “Happy Holidays!”
   “Made with Love (and Protein)”
   “Festive Fuel Inside”
   
   If you’re feeling extra fancy, tuck a small sprig of greenery or berry decor into the ribbon – instant luxury.

5. Present Your Favours

   Here’s where your creativity shines.
   – Arrange multiple favours in a rustic wooden tray
   – Fill a basket for guests to grab on their way out
   – Place one at each table setting
   – Build a little “cookie tree” by stacking boxes
   
   They look beautiful, they smell incredible, and they instantly make any festive moment feel thoughtful and intentional.

Why This Makes the Perfect Festive Gift

• It’s homemade without being high-effort
• It shows you put real thought into it
• It features a better-for-you recipe (without compromising on flavour)
• Kids love them, adults love them, and they’re incredibly photogenic
• They’re budget-friendly and can be scaled up or down
• No one ever says no to cookies

Ready to Make Your Own?

Start with the base: Tony Ferguson Protein Gingerbread Cookies Recipe

Celebrate International Cookie Day with something sweet, homemade, with good-for-you ingredients. The kind of gift that spreads joy without the sugar crash.

Festive favour sorted.

Happy baking, and happy holidays!