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Mailing Your Homemade Cookies
 by Fantique Debiscit
http://www.cookieaddict.com

If people like eating your peanut butter balls or delicious
macaroons, it is not a bad idea to send your homemade
cookies as gifts. But if the person lives far away you will
have to mail it to him or her, and that is not as easy as
it sounds. But don't get disappointed. Your tasty treats
can be sent all the way if you pack them carefully and ship
the packet wisely.

When you begin your baking, carefully determine what type
of cookie you wish to send. Remember, some cookies mail
better than others, so instead of those delicate Madelines,
opt for sturdy shortbreads or basic biscotti. Also,
carefully consider the ingredients. If your recipe calls
for anything potentially perishable, including custards and
fillings or frostings containing eggs, milk, or cream
cheese, rethink your plan. These items can spoil before
your recipient receives his or her gift, potentially
causing illness. Remember, you want to send your favorite
person a gift of goodies, not a case of food poisoning.
Finally, consider your sweet treats~ destination. If you
are sending cookies to a warm climate, ingredients such as
chocolate chips, candy bits, or gooey ingredients like
caramel or marshmallow fluff might melt and create an
inedible mess before the package arrives.

The next step after the cookies are ready to go is the
packing. You must pack all the items in an airtight
container in order to protect them from getting
contaminated on the way. If your cookie is soft and chewy
you can add a slice of bread to prevent it from getting dry
and stale. And if you are sending more than one type of
cookies make sure to separate them. For instance if you are
sending chewy and crispy cookies together, the chewy ones
will become crunchy and the crispy ones will become soggy
if you don't separate them. If you are sending many layers
of cookies, then separate each layer with parchment paper.
The advantage of parchment paper is that it does not sweat
like the wax papaer or the plastic wrap and it also
provides a buffer.

To seal the box containing cookies, use packing elements
like a bubble wrap or packaging peanuts. These provide a
good cushion around our cookies and prevent them from
crumbling during shipment. A sturdy cardboard box with
plenty of room is an ideal container, as it would avoid our
cookies from crumbling due to close proximity. If you could
afford to shell out a few extra bucks for faster delivery,
it would ensure that your cookies arrive to your friend
without being crumbled and broken. Finally, label your box
properly with the recipient's and your own address.

Homemade cookies are an excellent gift choice and would be
loved by the recipient. They portray your love, care and
personal attention to the recipient. All it requires is
packing your cookies nicely to ensure that your recipient
is filled with joy upon opening the package and relishing
the cookies.

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