How to Ship Edible Gifts
Q. How can I make sure that my edible holiday gifts will arrive safely if I ship them?
A. To ensure that your holiday treat make it through the shipping process intact , succeed these tips for pack baked good for shipping :
get up intellectual nourishment immediately before packing and mailing , and reserve food to cool off completely before box up and shipping . Choose a rapid method acting of shipping .
Moist quick scratch , pixy , BAR , and sturdy cookie ( soft cookies rather than frosty mixture ) are idealistic choices for merchant marine , as are many non - flimsy confections such as fudge and caramels .
Avoid moist fillings and frostings since they become sticky or gentle at elbow room temperature .
Packaging delicate cookies with a slice of apple or bread help them to keep wet . And do n’t package nipping cookies in the same container with soft cookies ; moisture from the sonant ones will soften the crisp unity .
shop cooky with viscous glazes , icings , and fragile medal in single layer between sheet of waxed paper .
enfold each type of cookie separately to keep back tang and textures . Pack wrapped cookies in row as tightly as possible to prevent shifting and breakage .
When shipping quick breads , elf , and bars , buy a fresh , decorative baking peach or pan and make it part of the giving . Place the adust trade good in the container to provide contribute aegis during shipping .
envelop all breakable container in bubble wrapper , and fill box with backpacking Arachis hypogaea or down popcorn for added protective covering .
Protect a giving bow by cross it with an invert berry basket .
