We’ve all been there. It’s Christmas time, and we want to send cookies to a friend, but there’s always that fear that they’ll get there crushed. And you don’t want that– picture perfect cookies are so much better! So how do you ship a cookie without fancy supplies like bubble wrap or packing peanuts? Well, there are a few great ways to do it!
First, a lot of shipping stability starts in the cookie itself. Hard cookies, like Biscotti, will hold up to the wear and tear of shipping. Super soft cookies will simply fall apart. Also make sure that if you’re making a cookie like Biscotti, you pack it tightly– the more you pack in, the less they’ll bump around in the container and turn to crumbs. For this, I used a container from Walmart, but you can pack in other hard-sided containers. Packing round cookies? Wrap a Pringles tin in wrapping paper, then fill with a stack of cookies for an easy shipping tube!
To cushion your treats, you can also include other soft goodies– here, I’ve got some cocoa mix, which is perfect for dipping biscotti in! Not only is it tasty, but it provides a little cushion for the cookie container. Marshmallows make decent padding!
To eliminate packing peanuts, start by getting a box that will give you a snug fit for your cookie packaging, but not so snug that a crush to the box will also crush your cookie container– so make sure there’s a little room for padding on every side. You’ll want the smallest box that accounts for the extra padding from the post office. Flat rate boxes are the way to go if you’re wanting to save on shipping!
Start by crinkling up a layer of paper. We used wads of wrapping paper, but wadded newspaper will work, too. The wrapping paper just added a little festive touch.
Nest your cookies and any additional treats on top of the wadded paper, then surround it with shredded paper. I picked this red and green paper from Walmart, but if you have a paper shredder at home, it’ll work just as well for shredding up some festive padding. Make sure to pack it in there really tightly, too.
Add another pile of wadded up paper, and then you can seal the box. Not sure it’ll hold? Give it the shake test– if nothing rattles, you’re doing good! If it does, open the box and add more paper.
Cookies will arrive beautifully if you pack them right. I’ve already gotten confirmation of one safe arrival of these cookies!
Want the recipe? Stay tuned, because I’ll be giving you this yummy biscotti recipe soon as part of the #fbcookieswap, where bloggers around the world sent each other delicious cookies in support of Cookies for Kids Cancer. In the meantime, be sure to check out Cookies for Kids Cancer. Craving cookies right now? Check out these Brown Eyed Susans or easy Miracle Cookies!
