Homemade Cookies
by Fantique Debiscit
http://www.cookieaddict.com
If you are known for your perfect peanut butter balls or
mouthwatering macaroons, what would make a more perfect
gift than you signature snack. Of course getting your
tasty treats from your oven to the recipient can be more
difficult that it seems, especially if he or she lives far
away from your kitchen. But fear not! Your sublime sweets
can make the trip if you carefully package and wisely ship
your cookies.
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.
After you choose your recipe and bake the goodies, consider
your packaging options. All items should be sealed in an
airtight container or bag to ensure no contamination occurs
en route to the recipient. If you are sending a
softer-textured or chewy cookie, adding a slice of regular
loaf bread will prevent your treats from drying out or
becoming stale. Additionally, if you are sending different
types of cookies in one package, be sure to separate each
type of sweet. Mixing chewy and crispy cookies together in
one package will not only mix the flavors of the cookies,
it will also make your chewy cookies crunchy and your
crispy cookies soggy. If you are sending several layers
of cookies, separate each layer with a sheet of parchment
paper. Parchment paper is preferred over waxed paper or
plastic wrap since it will provide an excellent buffer,
yet does not allow the cookies to sweat.
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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