We are testing our products in the cake/cookie/cupcake boxes to get things perfected before opening day.

Noticed that our cookies are leaving grease spots on the bottom and the side, if the cookie touches the box. I use all butter, which may be why this is happening . . not sure.

I opted to insert a doily in the bottom, hoping to help things out (another cost), but not sure what to do about the sides. I don't want to put the cookies in any sort of wrap or paper . . as we specifically picked the boxes with the plastic clear windows that wrap around from top to front side.

If it matters, I am using the all natural brown boxes, as this is the look and feel we think best represents us (all natural from scratch)

Any suggestions?

Hope you get a good answer to this. I call it my love/hate relationship with butter. I have a couple of shirts with spots that will NOT come out.

Maybe use a round doily that is larger than your box so it goes about an inch or 2 up the edges to stop the grease? Hope you find something that works

I have a similar problem with with cupcakes in the brown boxes. I really hope someone has an idea for you. I feel like there should be away to coat the inside of the boxes or buy coated boxes but as you said...that's just another expense.

Here is a thought. Could you do something pretty with wax paper. I'm thinking cut a piece that is long enough to go across the bottom and the two sides (not windowed). Use scrapbook scissors to cut a pattern around the edge to add a special touch and make it look cute I may have to try this myself now that I'm thinking about it

Oh and FYI, I have the issue with frosting since I don't do cookies.

Glad I am not the only one with the issue

I like your idea of the wax paper design . . however, I just don't have time to do that for all the volume.

Cupcakes may work better for me, as I buy the larger boxes due to the high mountain of buttercream I use . .and the inserts . . so the sides and top should (theoretically) be protected . . but the bottom will still get greasy looking.

Perhaps I should invest in a paper cutter and do bulk cuts of wax paper to at least coat the bottoms of the boxes . .

Geesh . . as if I didn't have enough to do already

Bakert wax paper comes in boxes like tissue boxes, pre-cut, in various sizes. Just make sure you choose food safe when searching for paper online. My Sam's club has it in the right size for my boxes.