The Cookie Faves Tin vs. The Double Truffle: Which Milk Bar Treat Wins for Sharing?

Quick answer

If you want a ready-to-serve dessert that travels well and satisfies a crowd of cookie lovers, choose The Cookie Faves Tin. If you're looking for a more indulgent, bite-size treat that feels like a gift, The Double Truffle delivers more pieces per dollar. Your choice comes down to cookie vs. truffle preference and how you plan to share.

Milk Bar's dessert boxes make sharing easy, but two standouts often get compared: The Cookie Faves Tin and The Double Truffle. Both are crowd-pleasers, yet they serve different moments. The Cookie Faves Tin stacks 12 individually wrapped cookies in a reusable, display-worthy windowed tin. The Double Truffle bundles 24 bite-size truffles—one dozen classic B'Day Truffles and one dozen fudgy Chocolate Chip Cookie Truffles—for a megapack of flavor.

Understanding what's inside each box helps you match the right treat to the occasion. Whether you're bringing dessert to a coworker's desk, hosting a game night, or sending a thank-you gift, the best pick depends on portion size, presentation, and how much you want to spend per item.

What's in The Cookie Faves Tin?

The Cookie Faves Tin packs 12 individually wrapped cookies: 3 each of Milk Bar's best-selling cookies. That means you get a mix of flavors without committing to a single kind. The reusable windowed tin doubles as a storage container, so it's practical for desks, kitchen counters, or gifting.

Because the cookies are individually wrapped, they're easy to pass around at an office or party. No slicing, plating, or utensils required. The wrapper also keeps each cookie fresh, which helps if you're staggering the treats over a few days.

• Individually wrapped cookies make them ideal for grab-and-go sharing.
• The tin keeps cookies protected during shipping and can be reused later.

What's in The Double Truffle?

The Double Truffle is a truffle lover's dream: two dozen bite-size treats in one box. You get one dozen B'Day Truffles—rainbow-flecked, vanilla-happy bites coated in a white chocolate shell—and one dozen Chocolate Chip Cookie Truffles, which bring that classic cookie flavor in a richer, truffle-style form.

At $74, the cost per truffle works out to about $3.08 per piece. Compared to the $4 per cookie in The Cookie Faves Tin, The Double Truffle offers more pieces for a slightly lower per-item price. However, truffles are smaller than cookies, so portion size matters if you're feeding a hungry group.

• Two dozen truffles give you plenty to share, but they're bite-size, so expect guests to reach for more than one.
• The variety—two truffle flavors—keeps the box interesting without overwhelming choice.

Cost per piece and portion sizing

Let's break down the numbers. The Cookie Faves Tin costs $48 for 12 cookies, which comes to $4.00 per cookie. The Double Truffle costs $74 for 24 truffles, which is about $3.08 per truffle. On a per-item basis, the truffle box is more economical.

But cookies are larger and more filling than truffles. A single cookie can satisfy a snack craving, while a truffle is often popped in one bite. If you're serving a group of 10, one tin of cookies gives each person a solid treat. With the truffle box, guests might take two or three each, making the box disappear faster than you'd expect.

• For a dessert table where guests graze, truffles encourage trying multiple flavors.
• For a set snack break where one treat per person is enough, cookies stretch further.

Which box fits which occasion?

Think about how the treats will be served. The Cookie Faves Tin is perfect for a shared afternoon snack—think an office meeting, a classroom celebration, or a picnic where people grab a cookie with coffee. The windowed tin also makes it easy to see what's inside, which helps at a buffet table.

The Double Truffle feels more like a gift. The bite-size truffles are easy to pop, so they work well for cocktail parties, dessert grazers, or as a thank-you present. Because they're individually coated, they also handle temperature changes better than cookies in some cases, though both ship well.

• Cookies: best when you want a handheld snack that feels like a treat.
• Truffles: best when you want a luxurious, bite-size indulgence.

The tradeoff: Cookies vs. truffles

• Portion size: Cookies are larger and more filling; truffles are bite-size and easy to overindulge. If you want one satisfying treat per person, choose the cookie tin.
• Per-item cost: Truffle box: about $3.08 per piece. Cookie tin: $4.00 per cookie. The Double Truffle gives you more pieces for your budget.
• Presentation: Cookie tin has a windowed tin that showcases the cookies; Double Truffle comes in a gift-style box without a display window. For a self-serve table, the windowed cookie tin is more inviting.

Product facts at a glance

• The Cookie Faves Tin - 12 Count: The Cookie Faves Tin is packed with 3 each of our best-selling cookies to split, share or gobble down all on your own — all packaged in a reusable, display-worthy windowed tin. Contains 12 individually wrapped cookies. The individually wrapped cookies are easy to distribute and keep fresh, making this tin a low-fuss option for shared settings.
• The Double Truffle: We doubled down on our truffle game for this megapack of bite-sized beauties. One dozen classic B'Day Truffles, one dozen fudgy Chocolate Chip Cookie Truffles, 24 reasons to go, “mmmmm!” With 24 truffles, you get a higher piece count per dollar, ideal for groups that want to sample multiple flavors without cutting slices.

How to choose

Best for

• Coworkers or classrooms where individually wrapped cookies are convenient and familiar
• Picnics or outdoor events where a sturdier, cookie-based snack holds up well
• Anyone who prefers classic cookies over truffles or wants a reusable tin

Not for

• A crowd of truffle enthusiasts who want a variety of bite-size flavors
• Occasions where you want to stretch a budget with the lowest per-piece price
• Gifting to someone who doesn't enjoy chocolate or vanilla cake flavors

Both The Cookie Faves Tin and The Double Truffle are excellent Milk Bar treats for sharing. If you want a classic, approachable dessert that's easy to distribute, go with the cookie tin. If you prefer a more indulgent, bite-size experience with more pieces per dollar, The Double Truffle is your pick. Consider the occasion, your audience, and how you plan to serve, and you'll land on the right box.