do you make cookies & take them to people/sell them?

[luvmyfam444]

can you tell me how you package them? cello bags? boxes? any brand you have found to work best?

 

[ronandannette]

Well, it kind of depends on how/why you're giving them or selling them and how important the appearance of the package is. For a simple little treat for a neighbour, for example, you could just put them on a paper plate covered with plastic wrap. Same thing if you're taking them to a church function or school bake sale. For a more formal gift or item for sale, there's all sorts of cute packaging options available at Michael's or on Amazon.

 

[tvguy]

Since the pandemic, my wife puts them in individual plastic bags that she gets at the bakery supply store.

 

[AustinTink]

Bakery boxes. There are a million different kinds, sizes, shapes on Amazon.

 

[pinkxray]

I love baking and bake around tons of Xmas cookies each year. Because of COVID last year I wanted everything individual when I brought them to my work.
I used the boxes mentioned above and the bags. They both worked well. It was much easier to pack the bags to bring to work with me. The boxes (found Xmas ones on Amazon) were adorable and good for some of the fancier cookies or the ones with frosting or jelly on top not to get smushed.
It was a little harder pack the boxes to fit all the cookies I wanted. Easier to load the bags.

 

[_19disnA]

If you plan to sell food products made at home you need to also know the local laws in your area. Many cities restrict that sort of activity due to health concerns or you need a separate kitchen facility dedicated to the products you are making. If giving them to friends, less of an issue. The volume of what your planning to sell as well as the intended customers will have an impact on how fancy your packaging needs to be.

 

[RUDisney]

I typically make ~15 types of cookies for Christmas to give away.

For family and neighbors, I usually put them on a nice paper or decorative plastic plate with plastic wrap and a bow, but sometimes, I use a box. For coworkers, I buy small aluminum tins. When I am at the office, and that hasn't been since Christmas 2019, I have too many coworkers to share them with, so I give cookies to the ones with whom I'm closest. It works better if the others don't know what I've given to them. That way, they can take them home to share with their families.

 

[luvmyfam444]

Bakery boxes. There are a million different kinds, sizes, shapes on Amazon. View attachment 621394

they wont show grease?

 

[luvmyfam444]

I love baking and bake around tons of Xmas cookies each year. Because of COVID last year I wanted everything individual when I brought them to my work.
I used the boxes mentioned above and the bags. They both worked well. It was much easier to pack the bags to bring to work with me. The boxes (found Xmas ones on Amazon) were adorable and good for some of the fancier cookies or the ones with frosting or jelly on top not to get smushed.
It was a little harder pack the boxes to fit all the cookies I wanted. Easier to load the bags.

did you find a bag you liked the best? I read reviews on Amazon
but they were so split

 

[luvmyfam444]

If you plan to sell food products made at home you need to also know the local laws in your area. Many cities restrict that sort of activity due to health concerns or you need a separate kitchen facility dedicated to the products you are making. If giving them to friends, less of an issue. The volume of what your planning to sell as well as the intended customers will have an impact on how fancy your packaging needs to be.

Thanks -I checked the Cottage Law

 

[barkley]

Thanks -I checked the Cottage Law

also check zoning laws. some places are very strict on what can be done despite cottage laws-in my neck of the woods someone who is not in a place that permits business operations in a private home can be subjected to hefty fines (i live in strictly residential-and it is strictly enforced).

 

[AustinTink]

they wont show grease?

Line with parchment paper.

 

[nene0182]

I make a lot of decorated sugar cookies and heat seal them in bags (my heat sealer and bags were both bought on Amazon) They last for a good 2-3 weeks sealed and can be frozen in individual bags as well. I don’t sell thought just give to family, friends and coworkers.

 

[QueenIsabella]

Nene0182--how pretty! And what a good idea!! I don't have a heat sealer, and won't get one just for cookies, but I'll tuck your suggestion away--my DD18 loves to bake, and we joke about her starting a cookie business at her college. A heat sealer would be great for that.

 

[mmouse37]

Bakery boxes. There are a million different kinds, sizes, shapes on Amazon. View attachment 621394

This is what I have been using. I have two sizes....one that holds about 5/6 donuts and another that holds 2 donuts. If I don't have boxes on hand I use a holiday specific paper plate with plastic wrap or those cello bags. I don't sell my baked goods....I just give out to family and friends. Below was for a friends baby sprinkle. These hold two donuts or about 6 cookies depending on the size. Got both sizes on Amazon.

 

[luvmyfam444]

I make a lot of decorated sugar cookies and heat seal them in bags (my heat sealer and bags were both bought on Amazon) They last for a good 2-3 weeks sealed and can be frozen in individual bags as well. I don’t sell thought just give to family, friends and coworkers.

View attachment 621761

those look so yummy! you could make some good $ selling them!

 

[luvmyfam444]

I make a lot of decorated sugar cookies and heat seal them in bags (my heat sealer and bags were both bought on Amazon) They last for a good 2-3 weeks sealed and can be frozen in individual bags as well. I don’t sell thought just give to family, friends and coworkers.

View attachment 621761

those look so yummy! you could make some good $ selling them!

This is what I have been using. I have two sizes....one that holds about 5/6 donuts and another that holds 2 donuts. If I don't have boxes on hand I use a holiday specific paper plate with plastic wrap or those cello bags. I don't sell my baked goods....I just give out to family and friends. Below was for a friends baby sprinkle. These hold two donuts or about 6 cookies depending on the size. Got both sizes on Amazon.

View attachment 621768

those look yummy! can you post the link or brand? where did you get your cute labels?

 

[mmouse37]

those look so yummy! you could make some good $ selling them!


those look yummy! can you post the link or brand? where did you get your cute labels?

These are the labels....at Avery.com they have templates and you can design labels there and then print at home.

Amazon.com : Avery Scallop Oval Labels for Laser & Inkjet Printers, 2-1/4" x 1-1/8", 525 Kraft Brown Labels (22855) (Packaging May Vary) : Office Products

These are the small boxes:

Amazon.com: NPLUX 50 Pack Bakery Boxes with Window 4x4x2.5 inches Treat Boxes Mini Cupcake Boxes(Brown): Home & Kitchen

These are the larger boxes:

Amazon.com: BAKELUV 6x6x2.5” Brown Pastry Boxes with Window | 25 Pack | Bakery Boxes with Window | Small Cake Boxes | Charcuterie Boxes | Cookie Boxes | Brownie Boxes| Alternative to 6x6x3” Bakery Boxes : Industrial & Scientific

MJ

 

[luvmyfam444]

These are the labels....at Avery.com they have templates and you can design labels there and then print at home.

Amazon.com : Avery Scallop Oval Labels for Laser & Inkjet Printers, 2-1/4" x 1-1/8", 525 Kraft Brown Labels (22855) (Packaging May Vary) : Office Products

These are the small boxes:

Amazon.com: NPLUX 50 Pack Bakery Boxes with Window 4x4x2.5 inches Treat Boxes Mini Cupcake Boxes(Brown): Home & Kitchen

These are the larger boxes:

Amazon.com: BAKELUV 6x6x2.5” Brown Pastry Boxes with Window | 25 Pack | Bakery Boxes with Window | Small Cake Boxes | Charcuterie Boxes | Cookie Boxes | Brownie Boxes| Alternative to 6x6x3” Bakery Boxes : Industrial & Scientific

MJ

thanks!

 

[Imzadi]

If you plan to sell food products made at home you need to also know the local laws in your area. Many cities restrict that sort of activity due to health concerns or you need a separate kitchen facility dedicated to the products you are making. If giving them to friends, less of an issue. The volume of what your planning to sell as well as the intended customers will have an impact on how fancy your packaging needs to be.

also check zoning laws. some places are very strict on what can be done despite cottage laws-in my neck of the woods someone who is not in a place that permits business operations in a private home can be subjected to hefty fines (i live in strictly residential-and it is strictly enforced).

Yes, here one needs a Dept. of Health permit from the city to be able to use one's home kitchen for commercial use, and a food handlers certificate to sell food items not commercially manufactured & pre-packaged. Usually it has to be a separate dedicated kitchen or kitchen area, and subject to inspection. If one has a pet in the home that can wander in the kitchen, then it's an automatic no.

I thought about possibly asking nearby churches if I can rent their kitchen. They usually have a community room, some with a kitchen attached people can use for preparing food for receptions and parties & such. So, it's probably already zoned for commercial use. I would think they have off days where the kitchen & community room isn't usually in use, like weekdays. So, they might be willing to rent the kitchen for a small fee.