Employee Thank-You Gifts That Actually Get Eaten
The best employee thank-you gift is a treat they genuinely enjoy plus a note that names what they did. A box of giant stuffed cookies from Fat & Weird Cookie Company, sent to each person's home or desk with their own message, checks both boxes and works for office, hybrid and remote teams.
People remember being noticed. The cookies make sure the noticing comes with dessert.
What employees actually want from a thank-you gift
Ask around and the answers are pretty consistent:
- Something they would not buy themselves.A treat, not a tool.
- Their name and a real reason."Thanks for covering the Friday shifts in March" means more than "Thanks for all you do."
- No strings.A gift that requires a login, a catalog or a points balance feels like homework.
- The same care for remote people.If the office gets a party, the people at home should get a box too.
Employee gift ideas, ranked by how likely they are to get used
- A box of Fat & Weird cookies at their door. Opened the day it arrives, usually shared with whoever is home. Each MEGA cookie is over 5.5 oz and cuts into 4.
- Extra time off. Hard to beat, if you can give it.
- A team lunch or treat day. Great for one office, tricky for a spread-out team.
- A gift card with a personal note. Useful, but the note does most of the work.
- Branded gear. Fine as a bonus. Rarely the thing people remember.
One box for the whole team: everyone takes their own home
Every Fat & Weird cookie is individually wrapped and heat-sealed. Send one box to the office and each person takes a cookie out of the box and takes it home as their own gift, still sealed. Many bakery gift boxes pack cookies several to a bag, which leaves someone handing out cookies from an open bag.
Office vs remote teams
| Team setup | What works | How Fat & Weird handles it |
|---|---|---|
| Everyone in one office | A big shared box | One Favorites Pack holds 12 or 24 MEGA cookies, over 5.5 oz each, each one individually wrapped, so everyone takes their own home |
| Hybrid | A box at home for each person | One spreadsheet, one box per address |
| Fully remote | Same gift, same day-ish, everywhere | Each person gets their own tracking email |
Two flavors that feel like a celebration
Caked Up is a funfetti cake batter cookie with white chocolate chips, cupcake bites and rainbow sprinkles, stuffed with a cake pop core. It is a birthday party that fits in one hand.
The Party Animal is an almond sugar cookie with frosted animal crackers, confetti sprinkles and white chocolate chips, stuffed with blue buttercream frosting. It is loud, happy and a little weird, like your best team meeting.
Both are in the Party Pack. Prefer to choose? Build your own box.
How to send employee gifts with Fat & Weird
- 10 packagesminimum order
- 500 charactersyour note, for each person
- One spreadsheetwe ship to every address, each with its own tracking email
- About 1 weekto ship a corporate order
- December 18holiday order-by date, with paid 2-day shipping
- $37, $58, $59, $65per package, shipping included, when we handle your list
5% off orders of $500 and up, 10% off $1,000 and up. For corporate pricing, email help@fatandweirdcookie.com with your pack choice, number of packages, address spreadsheet (download our template) and the date you want the gifts to arrive. Baker's Choice 4 Pack is $37 shipped when we handle your order from a list. Website checkout prices and shipping charges apply when ordering directly.
Every cookie is made fresh daily, made with real butter and individually wrapped right after it is baked. Allergens: Contains: Milk. Other allergens depend on the flavor. We do our best, but our kitchen handles nuts, so cross-contact is a possible risk. Ask your team about food needs before you order.
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FAQ
What should I send employees as a thank-you gift?
Send a treat they would not buy themselves, with a note that names what they did. Fat & Weird Cookie Company ships giant stuffed cookies to each employee's home or desk with a personal message.
What is a good thank-you gift for a remote team?
The same gift for everyone, shipped to each home. Fat & Weird ships one box per address from a single spreadsheet, and each person gets their own tracking email.
How much should a company spend on employee thank-you gifts?
Pick one amount and give everyone the same thing. Fat & Weird corporate gift packs are $37, $58, $59 or $65 per package, shipping included. The minimum is 10 packages. Orders of $500 and up receive 5% off, and orders of $1,000 and up receive 10% off.
Can each employee get a personal message?
Yes. Every person on a Fat & Weird corporate order can get their own printed note, up to 500 characters.
What is the minimum for a Fat & Weird employee gift order?
The minimum is 10 packages, and corporate orders ship in about 1 week.
When should we order employee holiday gifts?
For Christmas 2026, order by December 18 with paid 2-day shipping. Corporate orders usually ship in about a week. Contact help@fatandweirdcookie.com to confirm timing for your list.
Are Fat & Weird cookies individually wrapped?
Yes. Every Fat & Weird cookie is individually wrapped and heat-sealed right after it is baked, so when one box goes to a team, each person can take their own cookie home as their gift.
