The “Unique” Boxed Cookies I’m Giving as a Hostess Gift This Holiday Season (So Clever!)

One of the best things about getting to decorate a home right now is that almost everything has been remade to be beautiful. Alarm clocks are now glowy devices you’d associate with a spa-like setting; decluttering solutions come in all sorts of trendy finishes; even paper towel holders have gotten upgrades. The beautification of random objects is also helpful when it comes to gifting, and puzzles are a great example.

No matter whom you’re shopping for this holiday season, Piecework Puzzles makes some of the most gorgeous, editor-loved puzzles that are bound to delight anyone on your list. For the winter season, I’m especially drawn to this holiday cookie tin version, which is currently available at Anthropologie. The packaging is as eye-catching as the puzzle will be once you finish putting it together with your loved ones. Just be sure to grab it before the season is over!

This holiday cookie puzzle arrives in an appetizing tin that’s bound to evoke fun memories of Christmases past. Maybe your family bought shortbread cookies in similar tins to enjoy, or perhaps you follow the tradition of leaving out cookies for Santa every Christmas Eve. In any case, Piecework helps keep the nostalgia going with its enticing packaging.

The tin is wrapped in cardboard that shows what the final result will look like. Beneath that, it has a green-and-pink design that looks not unlike a piece of candy. The puzzle itself is 750 pieces. As a result, it’ll keep you and your friends busy and entertained for a while, but it won’t prove too difficult to put together. For even more cookie puzzle options, check out this sugarplum version and this Hanukkah version on Piecework’s website.

In addition to being a present you might get for yourself, the holiday cookie puzzle would make a great gift for your favorite hostess. It’s much more unique and thoughtful than the typical flower bouquet or bottle of wine you’d bring to holiday parties. Plus, working on a puzzle is a cool bonding experience for everyone at the party — even if most of the guests have never met before.

“Fun puzzle, love the design,” one Anthropologie reviewer wrote. “Tip: Don’t throw away the cardboard cover like I almost did. I cut out the puzzle image and taped it to the inside of the lid cover.” Once the puzzle is done, you’ll have a festive image adorning your coffee table to take in. When you’re ready to break up the puzzle, all of the pieces fit neatly back into the tin, which will look super cute and colorful sitting on a bookshelf.

Whether you have a housewarming to attend or you’re visiting your grandparents, a puzzle is the perfect activity that everyone can get involved in. And when it’s as cute as this one, others will no doubt ask where you got it and how they can get their hands on one, too.

Buy: Pieceworks Holiday Cookie Tin Puzzle, $42