Have you ever wanted to do something cute for your best friend just because?
I made a burr basket for my boyfriend last year, and now I can’t stop thinking about how fun it would be to make one for my bestie too.
His was simple and sweet, but hers sounds way more fun.
I can already picture her losing it over the tiniest things like the fuzzy socks, the mini candle, and the chocolate she’ll pretend to save for later.
If you’ve been searching for the cutest burr basket ideas for your best friend, here are a few that will make her smile from the moment she opens it.
What Is a Burr Basket?
A burr basket is basically a cozy little care package that you put together for someone you love.
It’s filled with small comforts that feel warm, personal, and kind of homey, things like socks, candles, or a favorite treat.
The word “burr” comes from that bundled cozy feeling, like when you wrap yourself in a blanket on a cold morning.
For your best friend, that might mean her favorite scent, a color she always wears, or just a few things that make her feel cared for.
How to Make a Burr Basket
Putting one together is simple and actually pretty relaxing once you get started.
- Pick a basket: I recommend choosing something that already feels cozy, like a small woven basket you might have at home. Anything that looks warm and welcoming works.
- Gather a few cozy things: You can mix textures and moods here. I like to add something soft, something that smells nice, and maybe a small treat like socks, candles, skincare minis, or even a cute mug that feels like her.
- Add a few snacks and treats: No burr basket feels complete without food. I like slipping in her favorite chocolate or a small pack of cookies for later. You can go sweet, salty, or both, whatever feels most like her.
- Add something personal: This part always makes it special. A short note, a small tag, or a Polaroid of a fun memory are the little things that only you two would understand.
10 Burr Basket Ideas for Your Best Friend
Here are some of the cutest burr basket ideas that feel perfectly best friend approved, cozy, personal, and just the right amount of extra.
1. Cozy Night In Basket
This basket usually includes fluffy socks, a mini candle, some hot cocoa mix, and a soft headband. Your best friend ends up curling up on the couch in everything you picked out for her, probably with Netflix playing in the background.
My Top Picks
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- socks: Thick Christmas Socks
- blanket: Red Sherpa Christmas Throw Blanket
- slippers: Christmas Tree Slippers
- mug: Christmas Tree Santa Toby Mug
- candle: Yankee Candle Christmas Cookie
- hoodie: Fleece Lined Hoodie
- pj pants: Women’s Plaid Pajama Pants
- candy: REESE’S Milk Chocolate Peanut Butter Trees
- plushie: Gingerbread Man Pillow
- hot cocoa: Grandmas Organic Hot Chocolate Mix
2. Self-Care Sunday Basket
I love putting together self care baskets because they bring an instant sense of calm. You might include sheet masks, a lip balm, bath soak, hand cream, and maybe a scrunchie.
Best Picks
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- blanket: Sherpa Fleece Throw Blanket
- scrunchies: Kitsch Ultra-Petite Satin Scrunchies
- pj pants: Women’s Comfy Casual Pajama Pants
- candle: Gingerbread Candle
- journal: The Five Minute Journal
- slippers: Fluff Dual Memory Foam Slippers
- lip balm: LANEIGE Lip Glowy Balm
- plushie: Jellycat Little Snowman Stuffed Toy
- candy: HERSHEY’S KISSES Candy Cane Flavored
- tumbler: STANLEY Quencher H2.0 Tumbler
- hand cream: La Chatelaine 20% Shea Butter Hand Cream
- sheet mask: Christmas Face Mask Bundle
3. Coffee & Chill Basket
If your best friend is a caffeine girlie, this one feels effortless. A few premium coffee sticks, a cute mug, a biscotti, and a small candle create the perfect little moment for her morning routine.
My Favorites
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- blanket: Red Sherpa Christmas Throw Blanket
- hoodie: Fleece Lined Hoodie
- slippers: Fluff Dual Memory Foam Slippers
- mug: Mr. Christmas 16 oz Santa Mug
- cookies: Lotus Biscoff Cookies
- candle: Gingerbread Candle
- coffee pods: Peet’s Coffee Dark Roast Coffee Pods
- frother: Milk Frother for Coffee
- pj pants: Women’s Plaid Pajama Pants
- plushie: Reindeer Holiday Toy
- coffee sticks: Christmas Drink Stirrers
4. Movie Night Basket
I made this one for a Christmas movie marathon with popcorn, chocolate, a mini blanket, and a few skincare pads. It is simple but feels like the ultimate cozy night plan.
My Go-To’s
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- blanket: Christmas Knit Throw
- slippers: Christmas Tree Slippers
- hot cocoa: Swiss Miss Peppermint Flavored
- snack: Popcornopolis Caramel Flavored Popcorn
- mug: Christmas Tree Mug
- plushie: Teddy Bear Plush
- candy: REESE’S Milk Chocolate Peanut Butter Trees
- candle: M&SENSE Christmas Candle Warm Sweater Scented
- socks: Cloud Socks
- eye patches: Hydrating Under Eye Patches
5. Study & Hustle Basket
For the bestie who’s always doing ten things at once. I’d fill it with a cute notebook, pen set, tumbler, and some snacks for focus breaks.
Must-Haves
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- blanket: Red Sherpa Christmas Throw Blanket
- slippers: Bow Slippers
- pj pants: Women’s Comfy Casual Pajama Pants
- candy: HERSHEY’S KISSES Candy Cane Flavored
- tumbler: STANLEY Quencher H2.0 Tumbler
- pens: Gel Pens
- socks: Cloud Socks
- candle: Candy Cane Candle
- notebook: Christmas Notebook
- plushie: Gingerbread Man Pillow
6. Winter Glow Basket
If she is all about skincare and smelling good, this is the one. Mini perfume, body lotion, hand cream, and a pretty hair clip come together as a small glow up kit.
My Top Picks
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- pj pants: Women’s Comfy Casual Pajama Pants
- perfume: Victoria’s Secret Bombshell Mini Fragrance Mist
- slippers: Fluff Dual Memory Foam Slippers
- socks: UGG Women’s Cozy Chenille Sock
- mug: Gingerbread Mug
- blanket: Sherpa Fleece Throw Blanket
- candle: M&SENSE Christmas Candle Warm Sweater Scented
- body scrub: Tree Hut Coco Colada Shea Sugar Scrub
- body cream: SOL DE JANEIRO Brazilian Bum Bum Cream
- hair clip: Flower Claw Clip
- plushie: Reindeer Holiday Toy
7. Morning Routine Basket
I love this one for people who enjoy slow mornings. You can include tea, a mug, a mirror, a hairbrush, and toner pads to create a calm start to the day.
My Top Picks
Full Roundup
- sheet mask: Christmas Face Mask Bundle
- slippers: Reindeer House Slippers
- mirror: Vanity Makeup Mirror
- socks: Cloud Socks
- blanket: Blue Throw Blanket
- hairbrush: Wet Brush Original Detangler
- candle: Candy Cane Candle
- mug: Snowman 13oz Ceramic Hand Painted Mug
- plushie: Jellycat Little Snowman Stuffed Toy
- tea: Twinings Christmas Holiday Variety Tea Bag Pack
- pj pants: Women’s Plaid Pajama Pants
8. Pink & Pretty Basket
How pretty is this? If your bestie loves anything girly, this gift idea is perfect for her. I would include pink hand cream, a lip tint, candy, and a mini photo frame. It feels soft, feminine, and honestly, too cute not to copy.
My Best Picks
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- eye patches: Hydrating Under Eye Patches
- candle: Yankee Candle Pink Sands Scented
- mug: Bow Coffee Mug
- plushie: Candy Throw Pillow
- hot cocoa: Swiss Miss Peppermint Flavored
- earrings: Pink Bow Earrings
- blanket: Throw Blankets with Heart Checkered
- tumbler: STANLEY Quencher H2.0 Tumbler
- gua sha: Jade Roller & Gua Sha
- slippers: Knit House Slippers
- candy: HERSHEY’S KISSES Candy Cane Flavored
9. Holiday Treats Basket
I made this one last Christmas and filled it with cookies, a mug, a candle, and a tiny ornament. This basket idea feels perfectly festive without going over the top.
Favorite Picks
Full Gift List
- candle: M&SENSE Holiday Scented Candle
- blanket: Eddie Bauer Throw Blankets
- plushie: Teddy Bear Plush
- hoodie: Fleece Lined Hoodie
- ornaments: Kurt Adler 12-Piece Miniature Ornaments
- pj pants: Women’s Plaid Pajama Pants
- hot cocoa: Ghirardelli Double Chocolate Hot Cocoa Mix
- tumbler: STANLEY Quencher H2.0 Tumbler
- candy canes: Christmas Candy Canes
- mug: Chubby White Snowman Coffee Mug
- socks: UGG Women’s Cozy Chenille Sock
- slippers: Reindeer House Slippers
10. A Little Bit of Everything Basket
When you can’t decide, mix it all. Snacks, skincare, a candle, maybe even a scrunchie or small notebook. I’ve done this for indecisive moments and it always works.
My Top Picks
Full Product List
- candy: KIT KAT Milk Chocolate Wafer Snack Size
- slippers: Bow Slippers
- blanket: Christmas Knit Throw
- gua sha: Jade Roller & Gua Sha
- tumbler: STANLEY Quencher H2.0 Tumbler
- pj pants: Women’s Comfy Casual Pajama Pants
- mug: Christmas Tree Mug
- candle: Candy Cane Candle
- plushie: Gingerbread Man Pillow
- lip balm: LANEIGE Lip Glowy Balm
- hot cocoa: Swiss Miss Peppermint Flavored
- body scrub: Tree Hut Coco Colada Shea Sugar Scrub
- socks: UGG Women’s Cozy Chenille Sock
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That’s the thing about burr baskets. They’re cozy, easy, and always full of love.
So which one do you think your bestie would love the most?
