Cookie monsters are a special breed. It doesn't matter how old we get, or how refined our palates may be, we love nothing more than a petite treat (often with a glass of milk.) If you know someone who's part of the crew, then check out this gift guide. It's got something for every stage: the baking, decorating, eating—and proclaiming our love for—cookies.

About the author: Carrie Vasios is the editor of Serious Eats: Sweets. She likes to peruse her large collection of cookbooks while eating jam from the jar. You can follow her on Twitter @carrievasios