FAQs
Tips for shipping homemade treats over the holidays? ›
Place food inside the insulated container and surround it with cold packs. Fill all the space with packing peanuts to prevent the items from moving around, and ship the insulated container inside a corrugated cardboard box.
How to ship homemade treats? ›- Wrapping them with wax paper, then placing them in plastic wrap or plastic storage bags.
- Placing them in a primary box or tin, which is the box that will protect the baked goods from the stress of being shipped.
Place food inside the insulated container and surround it with cold packs. Fill all the space with packing peanuts to prevent the items from moving around, and ship the insulated container inside a corrugated cardboard box.
What's the best way to ship homemade cookies? ›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.
Should I freeze cookies before mailing? ›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!
How do you send snacks through the mail? ›For sturdy items that require less cooling, you may line a shipping box with insulated foam planks or thermal bubble wrap. Thermal bubble mailers are another option for food in containers, such as cupcakes; you'll place the coolant inside the mailer, and pack it all in a sturdy shipping box with ample padding.
How do you send homemade Christmas cookies? ›Stuff the tin or container with tissue paper (here's a festive option!), crumbled newspaper, or packing peanuts to keep the cookies snug. Place the tin or container into a shipping box and use more crumbled newspaper or other shipping materials if needed. Then send off!
What kind of treats can you send in the mail? ›SHIPPING BAKED GOODS: Sturdy items that mail well any time of year include: Cookies or bars –- if mailing soft cookies, add a slice of white bread into container before sealing. Cookies will absorb moisture from the bread, keeping them fresher longer.
How do you pack Christmas treats? ›Wrap cookies in cellophane and attach a cookie cutter
If you're making cutout cookies for a friend, give them an extra gift by attaching a cookie cutter to the top of a cellophane-wrapped package. Place a few cutout cookies in a cardstock baking cup. Wrap the cup with cellophane and secure with a ribbon.
Pack cakes snugly into tins.
Fill unused space with crumpled wax paper. Once all individual items are tightly sealed in a food container, select a sturdy cardboard box for shipping. Avoid using a previously mailed box. Boxes weaken during transit, and may not withstand a second trip.
How to ship Christmas candies? ›
Cakes and candies: pack compactly in tins. Candies should be placed in cups or layered on cushioned papers. Make sure there is no headroom or the confections may crack or crush. Bottles of oils or vinegars or jars of chutney, sauces or jam: Before packing, make sure bottles are tightly sealed and packed in sturdy jars.
How do you pack snacks for shipping? ›Use an insulated foam container with a minimum of 1-1/2"-thick walls. Line the inside of the container with a watertight plastic liner if your item can melt or thaw. Double-bag perishable products that can melt or thaw and shipments that contain liquid in watertight plastic bags (minimum of 2-mil thickness).
How do you keep homemade cookies fresh in the mail? ›How to Package Cookies for Mailing. Use a durable, rigid box or empty tin as a mailing container. Place bubble wrap in the bottom of the container, then line the container with aluminum foil or plastic food wrap that is large enough to wrap over the cookies when the container is full.
What cookies are best for mailing? ›Choose a Sturdy Cookie
Opt for chewy chocolate chip cookies, drop gingerbread cookie, oatmeal raisin, and crisp biscotti over thin and crispy cookies. Bar cookies, such as blondies and brownies, typically hold up as well during transportation too.
You can mail them via USPS, Fedex and UPS and, depending on how fast you want them to arrive, you can choose expedited shipping. You want your cookies to arrive fresh so I recommend using, at a maximum, three to four-day shipping depending on the kind of cookie you're sending.
What is the best way to ship homemade candy? ›Cakes and candies: pack compactly in tins. Candies should be placed in cups or layered on cushioned papers. Make sure there is no headroom or the confections may crack or crush. Bottles of oils or vinegars or jars of chutney, sauces or jam: Before packing, make sure bottles are tightly sealed and packed in sturdy jars.
Can you send homemade food in the mail? ›For perishable foods prepared at home and mailed, follow these guidelines: Ship in a sturdy box. Pack with a cold source, i.e., frozen gel packs or dry ice.
Can I mail baked goods USPS? ›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.