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For years Melissa Clark, a Times food writer, has been on a quest to make the most delicious cookie box to gift to loved ones during the holiday season. In the image above, you can see some of her favorites — and in the related article you can read a few of her rules, including:
Something sparkly and colorful is a must.
Plan to include something with crunch.
A chocolate moment is nonnegotiable.
What’s in your ideal cookie box, whether you make the cookies yourself; assemble favorites made by family members, friends or local bakeries; or just choose from grocery store varieties. What rules would you make for your collection? Why?
Tell us in the comments, then read the related article to learn more and find recipes.
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