Cookies are just about the perfect treat, and gourmet cookies are particularly delicious ways to turn ordinary events into special occasions. You can serve gourmet cookies at parties and on holidays, and they're great as gifts. Birthdays, anniversaries, graduations--any holiday at all is the perfect time to give a tin of gourmet cookies.

A gourmet cookie gift basket, tin or bouquet can be the perfect present for any occasion. Coworkers, grandparents and "hard to buy for" friends all think of it as the perfect gift. You can even order personalized gourmet cookie gift baskets for the person of your choice.

It's customary to give cookie tins at Christmas, anniversaries, birthdays and as get well gifts. Holiday get-togethers and office socials are the perfect place for a cookie tin filled with finger-size cookies for guests to munch on, and gourmet cookies make the occasion extra special.

Caterers and bakers are always discovering innovative and unique ways to present and mold gourmet cookies into all shapes and sizes. For example, instead of giving your significant other a bouquet of flowers, present him or her with a gourmet cookie bouquet.

The child in your life would love a plate of cookies in the shapes of favorite cartoon characters. If you're celebrating a win at the big game, pick up a sports-themed cookie basket. The possibilities are practically endless when it comes to designing cookies.

If you're just not sure what type of cookie someone prefers, why not send a tin packed with a variety of cookies? You can find gourmet cookies in the most popular varieties, like peanut butter, chocolate chip, oatmeal raisin, macadamia nut and sugar cookies. Then, there are the more adventurous flavors like triple chocolate, gingerbread, molasses, rangers and snicker-doodles.

Those who are keeping an eye on their weight, and those limiting their sugar and fat intakes, can also enjoy gourmet cookies. You can find or even make low-fat and sugar-free gourmet cookies. They won't have the same sinful flavor, but they won't be laden with fat and sugar, either. You can even find low carb gourmet cookies to tuck into a gift basket. Moderation is the key to a healthy diet.

Baking gourmet cookies is no harder than baking regular cookies, so don't be apprehensive about making your own. You can find lots of great recipes online and in gourmet baking cookbooks. The gourmet cookies that you bake yourself will be all the more appreciated by those lucky enough to indulge.

Whether you make your own gourmet cookies or purchase them, they will have a wonderful flavor that everyone will enjoy. Gourmet cookies are an excellent present, a great snack to have on hand, and some of the best desserts you can find. Don't fool yourself into thinking that gourmet cookies are only for the rich and sophisticated. Gourmet cookies are waiting at a bakery near you, and should be enjoyed by everyone, at least occasionally.