How to send cookies by mail

If you want to give a nice gift to your friends, whether they live in your city or another, you can bake cookies for them and mail them. Here's what to do to ensure they arrive safe and sound.

1. Bake the right cookies. The best cookies to send by mail are dry shortbread cookies or crackers. They're fairly hard and unlikely to break if your package isn't handled with the utmost care.

2. Sealed packaging. Carefully fold the cookies you plan to ship and place them in a plastic or paper bag. You can also simply wrap them in waxed paper. Tie the bag or paper tightly or seal it. If you're shipping filled cookies and graham crackers, place them in separate bags. If the soft cookies come into contact with the dry ones, the dry ones may become soggy.

3. Large cardboard box. Wrap the well-packed cookies in bubble wrap or newspaper and place them in a sturdy cardboard box or wooden crate. These can be purchased at the post office. Fill the remaining space with bubble wrap or paper. Close the box and seal it with packing tape. If you don't want to handle the packaging yourself, have a postal worker do it for you. You can label the box with a warning that it contains a fragile item and that it should be handled with care. If you can afford it, use an express delivery service.

That's all there is to it! By following these simple guidelines, you'll be sure to deliver your fresh, fragrant homemade cookies to your recipient!