Clear bags

Clear bags show what’s inside at a glance – and turn home-baked cookies, pralines, nuts and chocolate figures into a thoughtful little gift in no time. Whether a simple clear bag, a cookie bag with stars, snowflakes or Christmas motifs, a sturdy block-bottom bag with gold or silver card or a slim praline bag: here you will find the right packaging for every sweet creation. Closed with a bow, every bag becomes a small present. The range runs from small praline bags to large gift bags and covers Christmas, Easter, Halloween and children’s birthdays.

Which bag for which treat?

For Christmas cookies, choose bags with stars, snowflakes, reindeer and woodland animals, elves or Father Christmas – also as a set. Pralines and truffles look especially good in clear cellophane cross-bottom bags; the praline bags come in several sizes. Block-bottom bags with gold or silver card stand up on their own and even hold hollow chocolate figures. There are also slim bags for cake pops and lollipops, bags for chocolate bars, large bags for home-baked panettone and a cellophane bag with gold base for chocolate high heels.

Celebrations throughout the year are covered too: Halloween bags with spiders, pumpkins and skulls or in the shape of a hand, Easter bags shaped like a bunny head, heart bags for Valentine’s Day and weddings, and sweet bags with football, galaxy, cat, butterfly or farm motifs for children’s birthday parties. Gift bag sets add extra colour to the party table.

Tips for filling and closing

• Show off the contents: stand flat cookies upright in a single row and keep pralines in one layer – everything stays visible through the clear film and nothing breaks.
• Bottom first: heavy pieces at the bottom, delicate ones on top. A card base or cross bottom keeps the bag upright so nothing breaks.
• A closure to suit the bag: cake pop bags come with a ribbon or tie included, open bags are twisted shut with a bag tie, and block-bottom bags are finished at the top with a bow.
• Add a label: a small card with ingredients or a greeting makes the gift personal and helps anyone with allergies.

What to look for when buying

Choose the size according to the contents: a small bag is enough for a few pralines, while medium and large bags are more practical for cookie assortments and figures. The dimensions are given in the product name – compare them with your bakes. For bazaars, weddings or company events the large packs of 100 are worthwhile; for family use, smaller packs will do.

Frequently asked questions about clear bags

Are the bags suitable for food?

The clear bags are designed for packing cookies, pralines and sweets. The cellophane praline bags are expressly food-safe.

How long do cookies stay fresh in the bag?

Well sealed and stored somewhere cool, dry cookies stay crisp for several days. Soft cookies and cream-filled pralines are best given away soon.

Can I use the bags for cake pops?

Yes, there are slim bags made especially for cake pops and lollipops. Slip the bag over the cake pop and secure it at the stick with a tie or a bow.

For the finishing touch, see Bows, ribbons & ties; sturdy boxes are waiting in Sweet boxes. All packaging for chocolate and sweets is gathered under Chocolate packaging. For filling ideas, our blog has Christmas cookie recipes.