The best gift baskets of 2024, according to our editors

No matter the occasion, you can’t go wrong with this classic gift basket from Harry & David. It includes a little bit of everything — pears, cheese, sausage, crackers, mixed nuts and a bag of tasty caramel-coated popcorn. We tried it out for ourselves, and all the snacks disappeared in just a few days. The pears arrived ripe and ready to eat, and the popcorn was a favorite thanks to its sweet and crunchy texture.

This gift basket also has an option to add on a bottle of wine for an additional fee, but keep in mind that packages containing alcohol must be signed for at the time of delivery.

Levain Bakery is a well-known destination for delicious desserts in NYC, and you can get a tin full of their iconic cookies delivered anywhere in the country. The gift tin comes with a total of eight individually-wrapped cookies, and you can choose from a variety pack or just one flavor, including options like oatmeal raisin, chocolate chip walnut, dark chocolate peanut butter chip and more. There’s even a vegan and gluten-free flavor for those with dietary restrictions.

Our shopping editor swears by Levain Bakery, saying the cookies in this tin are among the best she’s ever eaten—and she’s a baker! She recommends The Chocolate Lovers Assortment, which comes with extra-gooey chocolate cookies your giftee will drool over all year long.

Many gift baskets require you to cut and arrange your own snacks, but not this charcuterie board from Boarderie. These platters are made fresh daily and shipped overnight, and all the ingredients — which include meats, cheeses, dried fruits, fresh peppers and more — are already cut and arranged. All you have to do is unwrap the board, and it’s ready to serve! When we tried it out, we loved that there wasn’t any prep required, and we had a blast sampling all the different cheese varieties. (Admittedly, we liked some better than others.)

This particular charcuterie board includes a bottle of Truff hot sauce and spicy Truff salami, but the brand also has its classic that comes without the spicy extras.

This is the ultimate gift basket for anyone with a sweet tooth. It contains a total of 128 individually wrapped desserts, including everything from chocolate chip cookies to fudge brownies and pound cake, all of which are displayed in a cute woven basket. This gift basket also comes in smaller sizes with fewer treats, if you prefer.

We tested out this cookie-filled basket for ourselves and were impressed by the variety of snacks, all of which had a tender, moist texture. The buttercream-frosted gingerbread cookies were a standout, but all the desserts in the basket were fresh and flavorful.

If you’re looking for a non-food gift basket, this one is filled with everything needed for a relaxing at-home spa day. It includes items like lavender tub sachets, a crocheted washcloth, artisanal soap, a lavender candle, and luxurious hand cream, and it’s all packaged in a nice wooden crate for shipping. It makes a thoughtful gift for any special occasion — or just because — and the non-perishable contents are ideal for times you don’t want to send food.

What better combination is there than cheese and red wine? This top-rated gift set from Hickory Farms includes everything needed for a relaxing night in — two types of cheese, three varieties of summer sausage, two mustard spreads and a box of crackers. Oh, and don’t forget the bottle of Chardonnay! Just keep in mind that wine can only be delivered to certain states and must be signed for by someone over the age of 21.

This decadent gift tower contains chocolate, chocolate and more chocolate, all of which is handmade by expert chocolatiers in Los Angeles. The tower contains an assortment of the brand’s signature truffles, which have bright, colorful exteriors, as well as a set of four chocolate bars, which come in all sorts of delicious flavors. All of the chocolate treats are hand-crafted daily for optimal freshness, and the brand offers a “No Melt Guarantee” to ensure your gift arrives in perfect condition, even during the summer.

For breakfast lovers, this gift basket contains a variety of best-selling products from Stonewall Kitchen. It includes five different baking mixes for breakfast foods like doughnuts, pancakes and muffins, as well as two jars of jams and a big bottle of maple syrup, all packaged up in a rustic birch basket. It would make for a sweet housewarming gift and is sure to be a hit with families.

Looking for something a little healthier? Edible Arrangements are known for their fruit-based gift baskets, which are arranged to look like colorful flower bouquets. This particular arrangement comes in three size options, and it’s filled with freshly cut pineapple, strawberries and melon. It also features special caramel- and chocolate-covered apple slices for a fall-inspired treat. The brand also has more than 1,000 locations all around the country, so you can often get same- or next-day delivery on their fun fruit arrangements.

If you’re looking for a gift basket to send to someone in their new home, this cute crate is packed with useful items they’re sure to love. It has a cheery citrus theme and includes a hand soap and lotion set, kitchen towels, a baking mix, lemon cookies and even a citrus press. The items are arranged in a wooden crate, and because there’s nothing perishable inside, you don’t have to worry if they don’t open it right away — after all, moving into a new home can be hectic.

While not technically a gift basket, Jeni’s ice cream still deserves a spot on this list. You can choose six of the ice cream brand’s most iconic flavors, like Brambleberry Crisp, Brown Butter Almond Brittle, Darkest Chocolate, Salted Peanut Butter and Salty Caramel. The pints are packed with dry ice and can be delivered anywhere in the country, and they make the perfect gift for birthdays, special occasions and more. In fact, this is one of my go-to gifts for long-distance friends, and it’s been a hit with every recipient. (I’ve also tried the ice cream myself and can confirm that it’s better than Ben & Jerry’s.)