How to Package Cookies
I finally have the tools to package my cookies so that they look professional. I prefer using the bags shown above for their shiny, professional look. I buy the Gusseted Polypropelene Bags from a company called Uline. If you don’t want to buy 2,000+ bags you can find similar bags at local craft stores or bakery supply stores. Make sure that the bags you are using are food safe and not for packaging other materials. I am using a professional bag sealer with a cutter from a company off of ebay. In the description it is actually called a 8 ” Impulse Sealer Heat Seal Machine Poly Sealing with Cutter Free Kit, sold by abcindustrialabc. I’m so happy with this product I feel a need to share.
Step 1 : How to package cookies
Clean off any crumbs from the back of the cookie. You don’t want them ending up on your design. I do this using a food safe paint brush.
Step 2: How to package cookies
Place the cookie in the bag so that you can easily see the design.
Step 3: How to package cookies
Seal the bag. For a local order, I don’t mind using bows; however, my scientific side does not feel 100% convinced that a bow is air tight. So for an order that has to be shipped I always heat seal the bags. Some cookie artists claim that a cookie decorated with royal icing will stay fresh for a month if sealed in a bag. I’m not so convinced. I like cookies to arrive and be consumed within 10 days of the time they are baked.
I am using the heat sealer shown above that has a cutter to make the package just the right size for the cookie. If you do not have a professional sealer you can use a foodsaver. The only drawback of a foodsaver is that it sometimes gets to hot and melts the bags, and you can not get very close to the cookie. I have seen tutorials where people use a curling iron to seal bags. I have NEVER had success with either a curling iron or a flat iron. Plus, even if it has never been used on hair. It just isn’t right. When I tried it either the bags did not seal or the iron melted the bag. I also tried a regular iron. Bad idea altogether.
So either find an inexpensive foodsaver at a yard sale, or an inexpensive bag sealer. If you want to spend a little bit more, go with the industrial bag sealer with a built in cutter. So worth the $50 investment. I may use it to weigh and portion snacks if I ever go on a diet again.
Packaging Hello Kitty Cookies
Hi, please have you tried using this method for more than one cookie
Aila,
Yes I have used this method for many cookies. I did the tutorial with these because I thought they were cute! I go a little crazy with the bubble wrap but I haven’t had a cookie break yet during the shipping process. Keeping my fingers crossed!!
I don’t ship cookies with long skinny arms or other fragile parts, but if I had to I would also attach the cookie to a small piece of food-safe cardstock using Royal Icing.
Thanks for looking!
Suzanne 🙂
Good day, I am an entrepreneur and I need to package a caramel custard (FLAN). I already have the container for it. All I need is to seal it. The container is called “Canny” by Amcor, Inc. (amcor.com). If at all possible, do you know how this could be done either by using a machine or manually?
Thanks
Luis,
I’m sorry I am no expert in packaging. I have simply found a way for my cookies not to break.
I would check with a company called ULINE. they have excellent costumer service and could
be of help.
Thanks for looking,
Suzanne
Hello! Any advice for heat sealing a cookie that is on a stick? Ty!
Nancy – that is tricky! I have seen where some cookie decorators use special food safe shrink wrap film so that the plastic seals close around the stick and the cookie. Another option would be to use a regular cookie bag and sealing it at the bottom VERY tight using that special tape used for lollipops. I have seen it at baking supply stores. That would allow a very tight seal around the stick. A cheating method is to bake the cookie without the stick. Then seal the bag around the cookie and simply adhere the stick to the plastic bag. This guarantees an air tight seal – but is sort of cheating as to the cookies on a stick. This looks fine for a cookie boquet but would not work if you are making something that has to be on a stick. I would try the lollipop tape first and do a test to see if it is able to keep the air out when pulled very tight.
Let me know how it goes!
Suzanne 🙂
what size are thoose bags
Paula,
The bags I have been using are 3/5 inches wide x 2 inches deep x 7 1/2 inches tall. I bought 2000 from uline.
They work great!
Here is a link:
http://www.uline.com/Product/Detail/S-16797/High-Clarity-Polypropylene/3-1-2-x-2-x-7-1-2-15-Mil-Gusseted-Polypropylene-Bags
Suzanne
How do you get around shipping when using eggs in cookies. I am making dog treats and have people that want them shipped but i use eggs and i am worried about them going bad.
Andrea,
I make sure my cookies are fully baked so I’m not worried about the eggs. I also have them sealed. I have heard they stay good for up to 30 days when sealed because of the royal icing on most of my cookies. I try to bake just before shipping and I always tell people to eat them within 10 days just to be safe. Good luck with the shipping!
Suzanne 🙂
Hi Suz. Thank you so much for sharing this. It’s really helpful. I’m not sure if you’re in the U.S. If you are, through who do you ship your cookies if your customer is across the country? How much do you typically pay for shipping? For how many cookies?
Shipping is A LOT! I usually just ship to friends or family. I always recommend finding a local baker if possible.
How do you get the air out when you heat seal to make them stay fresh longer? Do you just squeeze out as much air as you can and then seal it? Thanks for a helpful post!
Yes! I try to bake them just before shipping, and the royal icing helps to keep the cookie fresh.