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The 20 best gift baskets to send (and receive) in 2026

Ship some cheer straight to their door — these gift baskets from Harry & David, Giadzy and more top brands arrive packaged and ready to be unwrapped.

Gifting Editor
Murray's cheese gift basket
Level up your gifting game with these quick-to-ship favorites filled with snacks, self-care staples and cozy comforts. (Photo Illustration: Amanda Garrity/Yahoo; Murray's Cheese)

A single gift will rarely say it all, but a well-curated gift basket certainly can. They're not all created equally, which is exactly why I've done the hard work for you and rounded up a list of the best gift baskets — some are stuffed to the brim with sweet and savory foods, others are packed with cozy essentials to bring comfort during hard times. The brands below, including favorites like Harry & David and Olive & Cocoa, have top-selling gift baskets down to a science. Not only are they full of delicious treats and self-care goodies , but they'll arrive at their doorstep packaged and ready to be unwrapped — with fairly little effort on your part.

There's a gift basket for every want and need. Looking for something thoughtful for a faraway friend or family member? An assortment of cookies or gold-foiled pears (you know the ones) will bring the cheer, but you can always go with a spa-themed basket if you want to steer clear of food. You know what's even better than all the treats tucked inside? The fact that you won't have to deal with the hassle of gift-wrapping and delivery.

Best food gift baskets

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Unboxme Gifts

Consider this a hug in a box. It comes stocked with everything they need for a cozy night at home — fuzzy socks, tea, honey, cinnamon sticks and a ceramic mug. Short on time? Score next-day delivery with Prime!

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Harry & David

Get a bunch of sweet and savory Harry & David's favorites in one box. Inside you'll find all the fixings for a charcuterie board, plus six gold-foiled pears and a bag of Moose Munch popcorn.

On the hunt for a care package to send to a college student? Look no further. This box is filled with 50 (!) individually-wrapped snacks, everything from Famous Amos cookies to Welch's fruit snacks.

Treat 'em to some cozy comforts when they need it most. This gift basket offers a sweet and salty selection for lazy days and chill nights at home— I'm talking cheese, crackers, peanut butter chocolate chip cookies, freshly-popped popcorn, and chocolate wafer rolls. 

Take their taste buds on a trip to New York City with this curated assortment of the city's most celebrated eats. There's plenty to go 'round — this box comes packed with enough pizza, pastrami, cheesecake, bagels and cookies to feed up to 12 people. 

Take their tastebuds on a trip around the world, one cheesy bite at a time. You give 'em the cheese (five kinds, to be exact), they handle the itinerary — it's up to them whether they start their adventure in the Swiss Alps, France or Spain. 

Five of Jeni’s most popular ice cream flavors — Darkest Chocolate, Brown Butter Almond Brittle, Brambleberry Crisp, Salted Peanut Butter with Salted Flecks, and Salty Caramel — are packaged in this sweet gift box. It'll be shipped in an insulated box, so you don't have to worry about a melted mess upon arrival.

This wooden crate is packed with flavor. The petite version ($54) comes with chocolate almond bark, mixed nuts, tortilla chips, salsa and white chocolate pretzels, but you can double (or triple) up on snacks by opting for the medium ($98) or large ($158) crates.

Here's something for the lasagna lovers out there. Giada De Laurentiis —yep, the Food Network star — sourced only authentic Italian ingredients for all-in-one kit, including spicy seasoned salt harvested from the historic Trapani salt flats and taccole pasta made with semolina by artisans in the heart of Abruzzo.

Stonewall Kitchen knows a thing or two about breakfast. The Nantucket-style basket is a gift in itself, but it's what's on the inside that really counts: a pancake and waffle mix, cinnamon bun mix, two types of jam, maple syrup, and ground coffee to start the morning off right.

You don't have to take a trip to New York City to get a taste of these coveted cookies. Get a box of four, eight or 12 six-ounce cookies (starting at $32 for four) sent straight to your door, no matter where you live. Each box comes with a mix of chocolate chip walnut, dark chocolate chocolate chip, oatmeal raisin and dark chocolate peanut butter cup cookies, along with reheating instructions so you can serve them just like they do in the bakery. 

It's not just about the cheeses, sausages, mustards and mixed nuts (although there's plenty to go around). With every purchase of this gift box, Hickory Farms will donate $5 to No Kid Hungry, an organization aiming to end childhood hunger in America.

Because sometimes you want to spread the love like butter — Callie's Hot Little Biscuit's words, not mine. Each box comes with 16 freshly-baked biscuits — six buttermilk, six cinnamon and six cheese and chive — and a tub of traditional pimento cheese. Just pop the biscuits into the freezer upon arrival and reheat as needed. 

Whether they're new to Matcha or a longtime lover, this four-piece bundle has just what they need to stay caffeinated, including a mason jar, stainless steel straw pack and electric whisk. Choose between the original, mango, vanilla or chocolate flavor.

Best spa gift baskets

Need to remind someone that brighter days are ahead? This self-care bundle will do the trick. It has just what they need for some quality R&R: a mug with herbal tea to sip on, a calming candle to set the mood, a sheet mask and bath bomb for a night of pampering, and more. The best part? You can score one-day shipping with Prime!

More than 20,000 Amazon shoppers picked up this basket in the last month alone, including one who raved that it "looks cozy, tropical, and luxurious all at once." It's a bubble bath in basket form — she'll get bath fizzies, soaking salts, oils, and scrubs all in the same vanilla coconut scent. Plus, it comes with a bath towel that she can use when she's fresh out of the tub. 

The name says it all: This gift box comes with all the necessary supplies for a spa night at home. I'm talking a shower steamer, bar of soap, soy candle body oil and lip balm — all of which mix the calming scent of lavender with a touch of citrus. 

Sensing a theme here? Rest and relaxation are always welcome. This lavender-scented soap, body lotion and shower gel will soothe the body from the outside in.

Most unique gift baskets

Anyone with a green thumb will appreciate this set from Lula’s Garden, which comes with a bamboo tree in its own ceramic pot and a small candle to add to the ambience.

It doesn’t matter if your loved one is a crafting beginner or expert. This easy-to-follow kit lets you create three DIY floral vases. You get a comprehensive step-by-step guide and video tutorials, plus clay, dried flowers, paint and painting tools.

Update, Feb. 27, 2026: We checked all product prices and availability. We've also added a new selection from Murray's Cheese and Giadzy.

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