An Even Better Way To Package Cookies

I've found that the addition of a piece of heavy duty paper is an even better way to package sugar cookies while still using my favorite inexpensive self-sealing cellophane bags.  

The piece of sturdy paper adds support to the package and helps keeps the cookie safe and sound during transport and handling.

The use of pretty paper also enhances the look of the packaging and makes for a nice presentation.

My paper choice was acid free patterned cardstock that I found in the scrap booking section of Michael's Arts & Crafts. To assemble the packages I cut the paper to size, set the cookies on top and simply slid them together into the cellophane bags.

It really is easy and makes for a very professional presentation.

Part of the fun of adding paper to the packaging is deciding what design to put with what cookie.

The addition of paper helps the cookies stay upright and protected during transport.

Packaging Sugar Cookies

I dropped the squirrel cookies in the cello bags and then folded them around the cookie and sealed them for a tight fit.

Sugar cookies make great gifts and look so cute packaged in food safe cello bags. After you package the cookies, they'll stay fresh for weeks.

I buy my 4 3/8 x 5 3/4 - sized cello bags online from a company called Paper Mart.

A thousand bags come in a small box and cost just $20.50. After adding shipping, the bags are still  under 3-cents each which is a real bargain.

My handy box of cello bags.

The bags have a self-sealing strip that makes packaging cookies super easy.

I also like that the box is small and easy to store. The bags have a self-sealing strip and they show off the cookies nicely.

Before packaging just make sure that your royal icing is completely dry. Don't rush to package them or you'll be frustrated.