What is the best way to ship cookies without them getting stale and broken all up?!
bullet Boxes: should have two basic lines of defense, an inner gift box, that is well packed in a second, outer heavy corrugated box, suitable for mailing. When choosing a an outer box, make sure it's roomy enough to allow plenty of packing material on all sides. Check with your carrier on the sizes that can be sent.
bullet Other good shipping containers include: rigid plastic freezer or refrigerator containers, metal cake boxes and metal canisters. Two, 1-gallon plastic milk jugs can be cut to hold food. Cut the top half off each jug. Wash and air well to remove any odors. Place the wrapped food inside one half; fill any empty spaces with crumpled tissue or unsalted air-popped popcorn. Fit the second jug half over the first like a lid and seal with freezer tape. Place in box to send.
bullet Cushioning materials: recycled Styrofoam, bubble wrap, popcorn (air-popped, with no oil) and eco foam, the environment-friendly cousin of foam peanuts or other packing materials that are safe to use with food. Eco foam is a biodegradable cornstarch product that provides excellent cushioning, however, there are potential problems -- its only drawback is that it melts when wet, so don’t use it to pack any containers that may leak. With popcorn, there have been warnings not to use any type of food as packing material when shipping because it can attract insects. It also can absorb exhaust fumes from cargo holds and other areas the package may pass through in transit. Sealing popcorn in zipper-lock bags to use as padding may be a safe alternative. Use only air-popped popcorn that contains no salt or oil.
bullet Styrofoam and ice packs: Needed when shipping perishable items. It should be placed inside of the outer box or can be sent as is -- double check. These items should be shipped overnight. Check with your carrier on the sizes that can be sent.
bullet Moisture absorbers: If you are worried about moisture, there are moisture absorbers available, but be careful that you use those approved for food use and ask whether or not the baking recipe will get too dry if you use them. Go to: http://www.foodsave.net/food_preservatio... Make sure they are FOOD SAFE.
bullet Baking pans: Most breads, cakes and bar cookies can be baked in a foil or light-weight aluminum pan, or coffee can that also may be used for shipping. If you are going to ship the food in its baking container, follow the directions in the recipe for cooling and removing the food from the pan. When thoroughly cooled, wrap in plastic wrap or foil and return to the cleaned container.
bullet Wrap all foods: in aluminum foil or plastic before placing in shipping containers when drying during shipping is a problem. Wrap small items, like candy and cookies, individually. Small plastic bags are ideal for this. Select a strong cardboard box to mail the food in. Place a cushion of crumbled newspaper, paper towels, styrofoam pellets or unsalted air-popped popcorn in the box and then add the containers of food. Finish packing with paper. Securely close the box and label it "perishable." Check with available mailing services to determine which one best fits your delivery needs.
Answers: Materials: Once you've selected and prepared your holiday food gift, a proper package is a must. Start by putting in a layer of packing material such as newspaper, popcorn or plastic bubble wrap, etc in a sturdy corrugated box. Next, center the gift in the middle of the box. Then overfill the box with cushioning material, making sure there's no air space left in the box.
bullet Boxes: should have two basic lines of defense, an inner gift box, that is well packed in a second, outer heavy corrugated box, suitable for mailing. When choosing a an outer box, make sure it's roomy enough to allow plenty of packing material on all sides. Check with your carrier on the sizes that can be sent.
bullet Other good shipping containers include: rigid plastic freezer or refrigerator containers, metal cake boxes and metal canisters. Two, 1-gallon plastic milk jugs can be cut to hold food. Cut the top half off each jug. Wash and air well to remove any odors. Place the wrapped food inside one half; fill any empty spaces with crumpled tissue or unsalted air-popped popcorn. Fit the second jug half over the first like a lid and seal with freezer tape. Place in box to send.
bullet Cushioning materials: recycled Styrofoam, bubble wrap, popcorn (air-popped, with no oil) and eco foam, the environment-friendly cousin of foam peanuts or other packing materials that are safe to use with food. Eco foam is a biodegradable cornstarch product that provides excellent cushioning, however, there are potential problems -- its only drawback is that it melts when wet, so don’t use it to pack any containers that may leak. With popcorn, there have been warnings not to use any type of food as packing material when shipping because it can attract insects. It also can absorb exhaust fumes from cargo holds and other areas the package may pass through in transit. Sealing popcorn in zipper-lock bags to use as padding may be a safe alternative. Use only air-popped popcorn that contains no salt or oil.
bullet Styrofoam and ice packs: Needed when shipping perishable items. It should be placed inside of the outer box or can be sent as is -- double check. These items should be shipped overnight. Check with your carrier on the sizes that can be sent.
bullet Moisture absorbers: If you are worried about moisture, there are moisture absorbers available, but be careful that you use those approved for food use and ask whether or not the baking recipe will get too dry if you use them. Go to: http://www.foodsave.net/food_preservatio... Make sure they are FOOD SAFE.
bullet Baking pans: Most breads, cakes and bar cookies can be baked in a foil or light-weight aluminum pan, or coffee can that also may be used for shipping. If you are going to ship the food in its baking container, follow the directions in the recipe for cooling and removing the food from the pan. When thoroughly cooled, wrap in plastic wrap or foil and return to the cleaned container.
bullet Wrap all foods: in aluminum foil or plastic before placing in shipping containers when drying during shipping is a problem. Wrap small items, like candy and cookies, individually. Small plastic bags are ideal for this. Select a strong cardboard box to mail the food in. Place a cushion of crumbled newspaper, paper towels, styrofoam pellets or unsalted air-popped popcorn in the box and then add the containers of food. Finish packing with paper. Securely close the box and label it "perishable." Check with available mailing services to determine which one best fits your delivery needs.
the best to ship cookies and for them to not to be broken, and still stay moist is to wrap them in saran/clear wrap, put them in a tin can like the Danish Cookies and then in a well cushion box. That will do it!
Are you shipping to IRAQ? If so...they likely won't get stale if you ship them airmail. Layer cookies TIGHTLY between sheets of bubble wrap. Though I would strongly suggest turning your cookie recipe into pan bars. They tend to ship easier without breaking.
back in the 1st and 2nd world wars, Aussie women used to send the Diggers (Australian Soldiers) ANZAC cookies.
Makes about 24
Ingredients
1 cup (150g) plain flour
1 cup (90g) rolled oats
1 cup (85g) Ward McKenzie desiccated coconut
3/4 cup (155g) brown sugar
125g butter
2 tbs golden syrup
1 tsp bicarbonate of soda
Method
Preheat the oven to 160°C. Line two baking trays with non-stick baking paper. Sift the flour into a large bowl. Stir in the oats, coconut and brown sugar.
Put the butter, golden syrup and 2 tbs water in a small saucepan. Stir over a medium heat until melted. Stir in the bicarbonate of soda.
Pour the butter mixture into the flour mixture and stir until combined.
Roll level tablespoons of mixture into balls. Place on the trays, about 5cm apart.
Press with a fork to flatten slightly. Bake for 10 minutes or until golden brown.
Set aside on the trays for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack so it cools completely.
The type of cookie you ship makes a big difference. The best to ship are bar, drop, or fruit cookies. Use a cardboard box, aluminum tin, or styrofoam container lined with aluminum foil or plastic wrap for shipping. Wrap the cookies in plastic wrap in groups of 4-6 and then put into a large plastic bag before placing into box. Put heaviest cookies on bottom and pad layers with crumbled newspaper or paper towels. Be sure to label the outside of the box 'Perishables' to insure quick delivery and careful handle.
Pack in ziplock bags, careful not to overfill. Use a straw to extract as much air as possible in one corner as you zip it up. This will also help to keep the fresh.They can be packed in a tin/small box, then in a larger box with popped corn or plastic peanuts. Rest assured if this is for our soldiers they will be much appreciated, crumbs and all.