The Cravory

What's in the box: A prepaid box holds either a half dozen cookies or a dozen cookies (two of each flavor) made from that month's new rotating flavors.

The Cravory is a San Diego cookie shop that sends cookies across the US. Its subscriptions are built around two new cookie of the month flavors released each month. The prepaid half dozen plan sends those two new flavors to the recipient every month. It starts from $44.85, and a $6.95 monthly shipping charge is added at checkout because half dozen prepaid plans are excluded from free shipping. The prepaid dozen starts from $80.85 and sends 12 cookies, two of each flavor. Both plans are prepaid, so they suit gifts with a fixed length better than an ongoing personal habit. Cookies are made to order, and the company says they ship within 24 hours. You can also buy single orders. Mixes and signature flavors like Ube, Lemon Bar, Birthday Cake and Cookie Monster start from $19.95, and a build your own box starts from $39.95. The flavors are big, sweet and packed with mix ins, so think playful treat rather than delicate bakery pastry. The site does not clearly state how long prepaid terms run, so check that before you buy. For a fun cookie gift with rotating flavors, it is a solid pick.