Here's the BEST Way to Ship Cookies - Sally's Baking Addiction (2024)

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Here's the BEST Way to Ship Cookies - Sally's Baking Addiction? ›

Wrapping the cookies up, back to back, will keep them sturdy and confined, safe and strong. Unless the cookies are very soft and falling apart in your hands, they shouldn't break or tear during the shipping process because they are confined and have the support from the cookie beneath it.

Use an airtight container for packing the cookies. Line the bottom of the container with a cushioning material, such as bubble wrap or Kraft paper. If shipping different types of cookies, stack bigger ones at the bottom, with smaller and lighter ones on top. Fill empty space with cushioning material.

Consider Freezing Before Mailing

If you freeze your cookies before you pack and ship them, they will thaw as they travel and arrive even more fresh than room temperature cookies. If you're short on time and can't freeze, just make sure your cookies are completely cool before wrapping and shipping.

Placing cookies in the freezer for up to 24 hours before sending can help them to arrive fresh. If you don't have time to freeze, make sure your cookies are completely cool before wrapping and create an air-tight seal around your treats!

In general, your local USPS will be the most affordable option. Choose overnight or two-day shipping to ensure your cookies arrive on time.

Airtight bags or containers, use food-safe bags to seal in freshness and prevent cookies from becoming stale. Ziplock bags: For a budget-friendly option, place cookies in ziplock bags, remove as much air as possible, and seal tightly. Consider using multiple layers for added protection.

Before you do anything make sure your cookies or other desserts are completely cooled before you pack them. If you pack them warm, moisture will build up in the package and change the texture and they will spoil sooner. Choose a plastic air-tight container to store the cookies and treats.

Storing cookies at room temperature is the best way to keep these treats fresh for whenever you crave a cookie. Like all methods, cookies need to be stored in airtight containers.

To extend the shelf life of products, many bakers use specially formulated enzymes for preservation. These naturally occurring protein compounds can keep baked goods soft while preventing crumbling and staling.

How do you seal cookies to ship? ›

The best way to ship cookies and keep them fresh is to wrap them and heat seal them in individual cello bags. I use these cello bags and this heat sealer.

Keeping supplies like foil, plastic wrap, wax paper, and/or parchment paper will help prevent your baked goods from spoiling or sticking together. Choosing carrier services like USPS Priority Mail^Ⓡ will get your baked goods to your chosen destination quickly and with tracking information.

Yes, you can freeze cookies that have icing or frosting on them, but I'd recommend holding off on icing or frosting them before freezing for optimal freshness. You can then thaw the cookies and frost them before eating them!

12 x 5.5 x 2.5 White Cookie Box – these are perfect when packaging a few large cookies or up to a dozen average-sized cookies.

Allow each item to cool fully. If you're worried about potential spoilage, the best way to ship cookies may be in an insulated cooler with ice packs or dry ice to keep things chilled, Frum advises, because the postal service doesn't offer refrigeration.

Place two cooled cookies together back to back. Wrap each sandwich up individually and tightly. I know this uses a little extra plastic wrap but you really don't need much per cookie sandwich. Wrapping the cookies up, back to back, will keep them sturdy and confined, safe and strong.

Zip-top and vacuum-sealed bags offer optimal protection against air and moisture. They keep cookies fresh but can be a pricier and less attractive option. Protection against physical damage during shipping is crucial. Use cushioning materials such as bubble wrap or foam peanuts to prevent shifting.