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Cookies

Getting cookies to survive the trip to your Cookie Monster in the sandbox can be a bit of a challenge.

Choosing the right kind to send is the first step.  Remember, CHOCOLATE MELTS at 140 degrees.  (Actually, it melts at about 95 degrees).  So, especially for summer treats, try to limit the amount of chocolate for best results (minimal amounts should be ok).  Bar cookies are sometimes easier to pack.  Recipes with white sugar and vegetable shortening are best bets to avoid spoiling in general.

Packaging is very important.  The best method, through trial and error by many spouses, seems to be to wrap the cookies in small stacks in aluminum foil, then to pack these little stacks into glad ware containers.  Finally, seal the container in a ziploc bag and pack into a box where it is well cushioned and with little room to move.  I have heard that putting a slice of bread in the gladware container might help keep the cookies soft and not mushy, but I have not tried that myself.

Nestle has a page with a few more hints, as well as some recommended recipes.  Above all, remember to pack enough to share.

Published Tuesday, October 05, 2004 8:48 PM by msmith

Comments

 

msmith said:

Great tips! I love chocolate chip cookies by the way.
October 5, 2004 8:56 PM
 

msmith said:

You can test your packing methods with shipments to Columbus.
October 5, 2004 9:15 PM
 

msmith said:

The bread trick works. I place the bread between wax or parchment paper and the cookies, with all of it in a plastic container. Sugar has a higher affinity for water and soaks the moisture out of the bread. So, the bread will be stale when they arrive and the cookies will still be soft. Don't put the bread in direct contact with any of the cookies though because the one or two cookies that are touching the bread will soak up all the moisture and almost become soggy. I've done this before. So far, I've sent a batch of homemade scones & some cookies to Ed and he said they are still good when they get there. It's taking 7-8 days for packages to arrive at LSA Anaconda.
October 5, 2004 10:59 PM
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