Does shortbread ship well?

I'm planning on shipping shortbread to another state, and it may take 3-5 days to arrive to the destination. It's a fairly butter-rich cookie: 3 sticks butter, 5 cups flour, 2 cups sugar (about) plus spices. How well would they ship, and how long will they stay after shipping? Could they go rancid?

Best Answer

Shortbread ships well, especially if you make the individual biscuits fairly thick. Walker's should be your guide here: theirs are about 0.75 to 1cm thick, which helps prevent crumbling in transit. Shipping them in a tin is also advised.

Shortbread is also fairly shelf-stable. Freshness time depends on storage conditions, of course, but below 75F they should be good for one to two weeks.

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Quick Answer about "Does shortbread ship well?"

Cookies with hard textures, like biscotti and shortbreads ship well. Chocolate chip cookies and gingersnaps are also great options.

What are the best cookies to send through the mail?

The best kinds of cookies for mailing are those that are firm and crunchy\u2014like shortbread, biscotti, and gingerbread\u2014and those that are somewhat soft and chewy, like snickerdoodles, molasses cookies, brownies, and other bar cookies.

How do you keep cookies soft when shipping?

Stuff the tin or container with tissue paper (I've purchased this set of Christmas colored tissue paper\u2013 it's great), 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.

How long will shortbread keep in an airtight container?

How long does homemade shortbread last? Homemade shortbread can last up to 4 weeks in an airtight container.

How long will shortbread stay fresh?

Storing Shortbread Cookies -Shortbread cookies can be stored in a dry, airtight container for a week, or in the refrigerator for 10 days. -They can also be stored in the freezer for up to 3 months and allowed to come back to room temperature before serving.

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