This post was created in partnership with Penguin Dry Ice. All opinions are our own. There’s nothing we love more at the holidays than baking up goodies for our friends and family! Like many modern families these days, our loved ones are spread across the country (and world!). So this year, we decided to experiment with sending off some of our surplus baked goods like these Hot Chocolate Cookies. We’ve teamed up with Penguin Dry Ice to show you how to ship cookies: flash freeze and ship them with dry ice! This way, they’re 100% fresh when they get to their destination. Ready to get started?
Dry ice handling instructions
Why ship cookies with dry ice? Flash freezing cookies with dry ice makes sure they’ll arrive in peak freshness. They’ll stay frozen 24 hours, which is enough time for them to ship overnight and arrive at your destination. This method of shipping cookies does require a few special tools and a little know how about how to handle dry ice. Here are some things to keep in mind when handling dry ice:
Buy the dry ice 1 to 2 hours before you plan to use it. Dry ice does not last in the freezer or refrigerator, so you’ll need to use it as quick as possible.Never place dry ice inside airtight containers. When you get it home, place the plastic bag of dry ice in a cooler with the top off. Ventilation is key for dry ice, due to the carbon dioxide gas that is constantly released as it “melts”. Do not store it in a tightly sealed container to minimize risk of explosion.Always use gloves and tongs when handling dry ice. Do not touch dry ice with bare skin. It is extremely cold (-109.3° F or -78.5° C) and touching it can cause frostbite or burns.Keep away from pets and children. Curious kids may try to touch the dry ice, so store it out of sight until you’re ready to use. Parental supervision is required for this task!
Where to buy dry ice for shipping cookies
You can buy dry ice at most major grocery stores, which you might not realize until you’re looking for it! It’s sold in blocks and stored in a special cooler. Look towards the front of the store near the regular ice cooler. Here’s a Penguin Dry Ice store finder to help find a store near you.
Tools and equipment you need
Ready to get started? Here’s what you’ll need for how to ship cookies with dry ice:
Festive cookies (like these!)Paper platesSealable bag or plastic wrapMallet or hammerProtective glovesDry ice (find it here)TongsStyrofoam coolerTwo pieces of cardboard or other packing materials
How to ship cookies
Got the above items and have your cookies in hand? Here’s how to ship cookies with dry ice (or go to this video to watch the process):
More resources for shipping
See these other resources on the Penguin Dry Ice website for more:
Video: How to Quick Freeze Holiday CookiesPack and Send: How to Ship with Dry Ice
Cookies recipes to ship
What are our top holiday cookie recipes for the season? Here are a few top Christmas cookie recipes we love:
Bake a batch of Hot Chocolate Cookies (shown above)Try festive Almond Thumbprint Cookies or Soft Gingerbread CookiesGo for Iced Applesauce Cookies with red and green icingOpt for Healthy Buckeyes
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