Every year, millions of Australians type “Christmas gift ideas” into Google hoping for inspiration. The challenge? Finding gifts that feel thoughtful but don’t take weeks to plan.
This year, skip the endless scrolling. We’ve done the research, looked at trends across Australia, New Zealand, the US, UK, Singapore, and Canada, and combined them with what really delights customers. The result? A list of 10 Christmas gift ideas for 2025 — with one clear winner at the top: butter cookie tins.
1. Gourmet Butter Cookies (The Undisputed #1)
Why are butter cookies always the first to sell out at Christmas?
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Timeless appeal: They’ve been a festive staple for generations.
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Elegant packaging: A tin feels like a gift, not a grocery item.
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Universal delight: Kids, grandparents, co-workers — everyone loves them.
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Travel-friendly: They ship safely across states and even overseas.
At Lowrey Foods, our Butter Cookies Collection includes flavours like:
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Original (42% cultured NZ butter, melt-in-your-mouth texture)
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Raspberry (bright, festive, fruity)
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Matcha (East meets West sophistication)
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Black Sesame (nutty and unique)
✨ Pro tip: Go for the multi-flavour value pack so you don’t have to choose just one.
2. Chocolate Hampers 🍫
Chocolate is the classic fallback gift — but it doesn’t always stand out. Big-box chocolates are everywhere, but curated hampers with premium small-batch chocolates are still a winner. If you’re gifting overseas, cookies actually survive shipping better (they don’t melt in the Aussie sun).
3. Wine & Cookie Pairings 🍷
What’s better than a bottle of wine? A bottle of wine with a tin of cookies. Imagine gifting a Shiraz alongside Lowrey’s Raspberry Butter Cookies. It turns a simple bottle into an indulgent hamper.
4. Personalised Gifts 💌
Personalisation is one of the fastest-growing gift trends in 2025. People love having names, initials, or custom messages on gifts. At Lowrey, we offer 3D pop-up Christmas cards that can be added to any hamper, so every gift feels personal.
5. Wellness Hampers 🧘
Think herbal teas, candles, and healthy snacks. These hampers are trending with conscious consumers who want to gift something thoughtful but not too indulgent. A nice twist? Pair them with our Matcha Butter Cookies, which tick both the indulgence and wellness box.
6. Experiences (With a Sweet Twist) 🎭
Concert tickets, hot-air balloon rides, spa vouchers — experiences are a growing segment. But here’s the catch: people still want something physical to hand over. That’s where a tin of butter cookies comes in — a perfect complement to an experience voucher.
7. Coffee & Cookie Sets ☕
Coffee lovers are everywhere, and the pairing with cookies is unbeatable. Create a DIY gift set: artisan coffee beans + Lowrey’s Black Sesame Butter Cookies. It’s unique, Instagram-worthy, and guaranteed to get used.
8. Subscription Boxes 📦
From skincare to wine, subscription boxes are booming. Imagine a cookie subscription that delivers new flavours each season. Lowrey is working on expanding flavour releases — and a festive subscription model would be the perfect evergreen gift.
9. Corporate Hampers 💼
For businesses, Christmas is about thanking clients and staff. Corporate buyers want:
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Gifts that travel well
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Elegant, non-controversial options
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Branding opportunities
Lowrey’s cookie hampers check every box: bulk ordering, custom packaging, and international shipping.
10. Handmade & Local Artisan Gifts 🪵
From pottery to candles, local crafts are always appreciated. The trick? Pairing them with something edible. A handmade mug + a tin of butter cookies = a gift that’s both personal and practical.
Why Butter Cookies Belong Under the Tree
Cookies are not just sweet treats — they carry nostalgia. Opening a tin at Christmas feels like opening a memory. They’re also:
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More affordable than wine or tech gadgets
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Longer-lasting than flowers or cakes
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Easier to gift overseas than chocolate
It’s no surprise that searches for “Christmas cookies” spike globally every November–December. Butter cookies consistently rank among the top festive food gifts worldwide.
Cookie Hampers vs Chocolate Boxes 🍪 vs 🍫
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Chocolate boxes → melt, mass-produced, forgettable.
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Cookie hampers → safe to ship, handcrafted, gift-ready tins.
When given the choice, most gift-givers are shifting towards cookie hampers because they feel premium but approachable.
Shipping & Gifting Made Easy 🚚
LowreyFoods.com makes Christmas gifting stress-free:
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✅ Australia-wide delivery
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✅ DHL Express to 60+ countries
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✅ Free shipping thresholds
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✅ Bulk orders for corporates
Final Word: Cookies Win Christmas 2025 🎄
If you’re still searching for Christmas gift ideas, look no further. Gourmet butter cookie hampers lead the way in 2025 — timeless, elegant, and universally loved.
👉 Start your holiday gifting today: explore our Butter Cookies Collection and make this Christmas unforgettable.
