9 Cookie Storage Containers to Keep Your Cookies Fresh

Updated: Jul. 24, 2024

Browse our picks for the best cookie storage containers. Each of the containers listed are airtight, making them perfect for keeping your homemade cookies fresh.

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When browsing through our suggestions for cookie jars, don’t forget to consider which container would fit your needs the best. Keep in mind how often you bake cookies, how many batches you bake at a time, what material you’re looking for, as well as how easy the container would be to clean. If you bake a lot, check out these other storage containers for all your baking supplies.

  • OXO POP Large Jar
    Best Overall
    OXO POP Large Jar
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  • OXO Good Grips Airtight POP Round Canister (3.0 Qt),Medium
    Runner-Up
    OXO POP Round Canister
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  • Lock & Lock Flip-Top Pantry Storage Container
    Best for a Budget
    Lock & Lock Flip-Top Pantry Storage Container
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  • Montana Jar with Brushed Metal Lid, 1.5 Gallon
    Best Glass Cookie Storage Container
    Anchor Hocking Montana Jar
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  • Ziploc Freezer Bags
    Best Cookie Freezer Storage Container
    Ziploc Freezer Gallon Bags
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  • Rubbermaid Brilliance 12 cup Pantry Airtight Food Storage Container
    Best Plastic Cookie Storage Container
    Rubbermaid Brilliance Pantry Food Container
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  • Juvale Nesting Cookie Tin Set
    Best Cookie Storage Container for Gifting
    Juvale Nesting Cookie Tin Set
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  • Snapware Snap 'N Stack 2-Layer Cookie, Cake, Cupcake and Brownie Storage Carrier (BPA Free Plastic, Holds Up to a Quarter-Sheet Cake)
    Best Storage Container for Decorated Cookies
    Snapware Snap ‘N Stack 2-Layer Container
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  • Tin Cookie Snack Jars Airtight Kitchen Food Storage Containers (White)
    Best Metal Cookie Storage Container
    Outshine Tin Cookie Jar
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OXO POP Large Jar via oxo.com

Best Overall

OXO POP Large Jar

Keep dozens of cookies fresh for days with OXO’s POP 5-quart jar! The large cookie jar is equipped with an easy to use airtight lid that seals and releases with just a press of a button. Plus, the lid is simple to dis- and reassemble, making an in-depth cleaning a breeze. Check out these cookie storage tips that’ll help keep them fresher for longer.

OXO Good Grips Airtight POP Round Canister (3.0 Qt),Medium via amazon.com

Runner-Up

OXO POP Round Canister

A favorite of our Test Kitchen, OXO’s POP round canister has the same airtight lid as the jar above, but is 2 quarts smaller, making it a better fit for those who don’t bake in bulk. And, if you don’t bake cookies too often, the round container can be repurposed to hold flour, granola or crackers. Bakers of all experience levels can learn something new from our ultimate cooking baking guide.

Lock & Lock Flip-Top Pantry Storage Container via amazon.com

Best for a Budget

Lock & Lock Flip-Top Pantry Storage Container

Coming in at just under $12, Lock & Lock’s pantry storage container is definitely a wallet-friendly option for cookie storage. The BPA-free container’s lid is made with snaps to secure the two pieces together and create an airtight seal. The lid also has a convenient top flap, so you can get to your homemade cookies without having to take the entire lid off. Take a look at our advice on how to store all types of baked goods.

Montana Jar with Brushed Metal Lid, 1.5 Gallon via amazon.com

Best Glass Cookie Storage Container

Anchor Hocking Montana Jar

This gorgeous Anchor Hocking Montana jar is made of heavy-duty glass that can withstand the wear-and-tear of a busy kitchen. The jar’s mouth and stylish brushed metal lid form an airtight fit for freshness. Any of these pretty cookie recipes would look impressive displayed in this glass cookie jar.

Ziploc Freezer Bags via amazon.com

Best Cookie Freezer Storage Container

Ziploc Freezer Gallon Bags

Okay, they’re not the fanciest, but Ziploc’s gallon-size freezer bags are the best choice when it comes to freezing cookies. The bags’ “Grip ‘n Seal” zip top keeps the freezer burn at bay and are flexible so they can squeeze into a packed freezer.

Rubbermaid Brilliance 12 cup Pantry Airtight Food Storage Container via target.com

Best Plastic Cookie Storage Container

Rubbermaid Brilliance Pantry Food Container

For a cookie container that is durable and lightweight, Rubbermaid’s 12-cup Brilliance storage container is the cookie jar you should go with. The compact design allows the container to fit on a pantry or cabinet shelf and the lid has simple, airtight snaps on each side so you can get in and out in a beat.

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Juvale Nesting Cookie Tin Set via target.com

Best Cookie Storage Container for Gifting

Juvale Nesting Cookie Tin Set

Drop cookies off to loved ones with style this year, thanks to this 3 piece, nesting cookie tin set from Juvale. The festive patterned tins aren’t just cute, the tight-fitting lids are terrific at keeping Christmas cookies fresh long after the 25th. Learn how to package and ship cookies so you can spread holiday cheer to far-flung family members, too.

Snapware Snap 'N Stack 2-Layer Cookie, Cake, Cupcake and Brownie Storage Carrier (BPA Free Plastic, Holds Up to a Quarter-Sheet Cake) via amazon.com

Best Storage Container for Decorated Cookies

Snapware Snap ‘N Stack 2-Layer Container

Don’t let your beautifully decorated or frosted cookies get smashed by tossing them in a cookie jar or regular container! This container from Snapware is actually two separate airtight containers that connect, so you can lay your delicate cookies out in one layer. The lid and layers open independently, so you can get to one layer of cookies without disrupting the other. Plus, it has a handle on the top, making it easy to take cookies on the go.

Tin Cookie Snack Jars Airtight Kitchen Food Storage Containers (White) via amazon.com

Best Metal Cookie Storage Container

Outshine Tin Cookie Jar

This sweet cookie tin from Outshine will look adorable on your kitchen counter! The stainless steel jar’s airtight lid is reinforced with a BPA-free plastic seal, that can be removed and replaced for cleaning. You’ll want to fill this jar to the brim with these classic cookie recipes.